Not necessarily. Washington case law uses the “following car”doctrine, which states that in the absence of an emergency or unusual condition, the following driver is prima facie negligent if he runs into the car ahead. However, when the forward car’s action is not reasonably anticipated, such as a sudden stop where none is to be […]
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Car Accidents are the Leading Cause of Childhood Deaths
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), nearly two children are killed each day in car accidents. In fact, , “passenger vehicle occupants accounted for the majority of motor vehicle crash deaths for all age groups of children.” Many of these deaths could have been prevented if a car seat was used correctly. […]
Read MoreWhat Should You do if You See an Intoxicated Driver?
Here is good advice from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) from their web site at wwww.madd.org: First, stay as far away from the other vehicle as possible. Second, do not try to pass the vehicle or signal the driver to pull over. Doing so could result in a collision. Third, take notice of the license […]
Read MoreIf an accident wasn’t your fault do you still need an attorney?
In this new video Attorney Ninamaria Fuller discusses why parties involved in automobile accidents need legal representation even if the accident was not their fault.
Read MoreHow can post accident PTSD affect you?
In this video Attorney Leonor Fuller discusses Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, and the potential for someone injured to suffer from PTSD after a personal injury or car accident. She also talks about the importance of seeking medical help for PTSD symptoms.
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