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State Legislature Increases Mandatory Arbitration Limits to $100,000
After several unsuccessful attempts, the Washington state legislature recently passed a bill increasing the state’s mandatory arbitration limits from $50,000.00 to $100,000.00. What exactly is mandatory arbitration, you may ask, and why should I care?…
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…
Distracted Walking Increases Risk of Injury to Pedestrians
In previous posts, we discussed the growing concern and safety issues caused by distracted driving.[1] There is another danger related to increased use cell phones and other mobile electronic devices: distracted walking.[2] According to the…
Pedestrian Safety Facts
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 4,378 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle collision nationwide, with another 69,000 pedestrians injured in 2008. This averages out to one motor vehicle collision-related pedestrian death every…
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…
Child Pedestrians and School Zone Safety
Labor Day is upon us and school will soon be back in session, which means increased child pedestrian and bicycle activity and traffic congestion in school zones. With more than half of those pedestrians and…
Pedestrian Injuries and Deaths: Some Statistics and Safety Tips
Walking. It’s a great way to get and stay in shape. It helps ease traffic woes by reducing the number of vehicles on the road. And with today’s gas prices, walking can help stretch those…
