Accidents Caused by Drunk & Drugged Drivers
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Washington’s Crime Victims Compensation Fund
If you’re dealing with injuries from a motor vehicle collision, we know you’re all too familiar with the stress it brings, not the least of which is figuring out what insurance coverage there is and…
Providing Alcohol to Minors In Washington Will Get You Into Trouble
In Washington State, it is illegal for an adult to provide alcohol to minors. It is also illegal for a property owner to provide a place for them to drink. The statute provides: (1) It…
Adler Giersch is a Proud Sponsor of the 2015 Walk Like MADD
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) held their Annual “Walk Like MADD” on October 10, 2015 at Green Lake Park (Seattle). MADD’s work in our community on the messages of “designated driver,” “take a taxi” and…
Alarming Increase in Traffic Fatalities Involving Marijuana Use
The legalization of marijuana is an idea that is gaining momentum in the United States. But there may be a dark side to pot becoming more commonplace, an insurance in marijuana traffic fatalities. A recent…
Drunk Driving Deaths Up for the First Time in Six Years
As we head into the holiday season and New Year, it is more important than ever to keep drunk drivers off the road. Recent data that was just released indicates that 10,322 people were killed…
Sobriety Checkpoints Work
The idea of sobriety checkpoints are a controversial issue here in Washington State, despite the fact that they seem to work. According to the Centers for Disease Control and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration,…
2013 Walk Like MADD/MADD Dash Washington a Huge Success
The third annual Walk Like MADD/MADD Dash on Sunday, September 15th was a huge success. This year registered participants nearly double to 480. Total funds raised for the event went above and beyond MADD’s $50,000…
Adler Giersch Participates in 2013 Walk Like MADD/MADD Dash
Adler ♦ Giersch, ps was a proud sponsor and participating team of the 3rd Annual Walk Like MADD/MADD Dash event on September 15, 2013 at the Magnuson Park in Seattle. As personal injury attorneys, we…
Boating Under the Influence Laws Toughened Up
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Summer on the waters of Washington State means getting boats out of dry dock, picturesque white sails dotting the horizon, and flotillas of vessels grouped together to celebrate our spectacular weather. However, as of July…
Washington’s Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking Continues the Fight
I had the distinct privilege and honor to attend the monthly meeting of Washington’s Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking (RUaD) this last Friday in Olympia. A special guest was State Rep Roger Goodman and he…
