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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…
Pedestrians at Higher Risk During Left Turns
A 2013 study released by Oregon State University reveals that about 4 – 9% of the time, drivers making a “permitted” left turn do not look to see whether there are any pedestrians in their…
Lights, Camera, Action — Dash Cameras On the Rise
Did you happen to see footage of the meteorite that entered Earth’s atmosphere several months ago? Did you ever wonder why most of the video footage of the event originated from ordinary citizens in the…
Helmet laws linked to fewer child deaths
According to a new study, state laws requiring children and teenagers to wear helmets are effective in reducing the number of deaths related to incidents involving bicycles and cars. Researchers analyzing the number of bicycle…
Motorcycle Deaths on the Rise
According to a recent report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), an estimated 5,000 motorcyclists lost their lives on U.S. roads in 2012. This figure is near an all-time high and represents a…
Recent Survey Results on Distracted Driving
The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released survey results on April 5, 2013 showing that Americans continue to use electronic devices while driving, despite laws and evidence that such distracted…
Fatalities Involving Teen Drivers Decreased Between 2008-2011
A national safety study released in April 2013 reported that teen driver-related fatalities have dropped by almost 50% over the last six years. The number of teen passengers killed in crashes involving teen drivers fell…
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…
Big Considerations are Needed When Driving Micro Cars
For me, watching motorists drive in some European cities can be amazing and frightening at the same time. Drivers are not only darting in and out of narrow streets, but they do so in heavy…
