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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a diagnosis frequently made for patients who have survived a serious traumatic event, but it is also a diagnosis that is greatly misunderstood. While PTSD has been commonly associated with…
Bicycle Crashes and Injury Statistics
Recently, I was out for a nice, leisurely evening bicycle ride with my wife, our 9 year old nephew and our 12 year old niece. We were all having a nice time until the kids…
Bicycle Safety Tips For Your Child
Bicycle friendly cities like Seattle see die-hard cyclists that proudly brave the wind and rain in the dark days of winter. With summer finally here, though, the cyclists hitting the street increases dramatically, as does…
Distracted Driving in All Ages
Who are the most distracted drivers? You might be surprised. According to a recent poll, college educated and higher income drivers scored highest in almost every category of “distracted” driving. Poll statistics indicate ninety-three percent…
Traffic Citation and Personal Injury
If I am in an accident and the other driver gets a traffic citation, can I use that as evidence if I sue? If you have ever caused a collision or been injured in a…
Settling Your Motor Vehicle Property Damage Claim After A Collision
Under the Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA), your automobile insurance company must settle your vehicle property damage claim in good faith. Your insurer must: make a good faith effort to communicate with the repair facility…
Teen Drivers: Stats and Tips
There are few things in life more exciting for teen drivers, and more unnerving for parents than receiving the license to drive. This important rite of passage marks the first big step toward adulthood and…
Vehicle Recall Notices & Technical Service Bulletins
Chances are, if you own a car or have watched the news lately, you are familiar with vehicle recall notices issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for vehicle defects that can potentially…
Court Extends “Equitable Fee Sharing Rule”
Two cases1 recently decided by the Washington State Supreme Court clarified an existing rule which requires insurance companies who provide Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits to pay a fair share of legal costs incurred by…
Vehicle Safety Recommendations from the National Research Council
A recent report released by the National Research Council’s Transportation Research Board concluded the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) acted appropriately in discontinuing its investigation of unintended acceleration claims with Toyota vehicles. The report…
