A common question asked, particularly as tax season arises, is whether a settlement from a car accident is considered taxable income. In many types of lawsuits, such as breach of contract cases, discrimination and employment cases, an award may be considered income. If a person receives a large sum of money due to a…
When a personal injury lawsuit is filed, both sides have the right to a deposition, or the ability to have their attorney question the other attorney’s client under oath. The purpose is to allow both sides to be fully prepared with all the known information before a trial commences. There’s no need to be…
Trucking accidents differ from other auto collisions in several ways. There are unique laws and rules which can apply to a trucking collision, as well as a few common questions that will likely come up. Knowing the basics about trucking accidents can help prepare you for worst-case scenarios. What’s the most common cause of…
Think you know what distracted driving is? Think again. The statistics are starker than many people realize, and the definition of distracted driving encompasses everything from eating behind the wheel to having a fussy baby in the backseat. You know that it’s not safe to text and drive, and that even talking hands-free can…
Time is money in many professions, not the least of which is the trucking industry. Drivers are pressured, whether it’s directly from their employer or unspoken, to meet tight deadlines. The pressure is increasing as tighter regulations make it more difficult for drivers to make the time they once could. While most drivers and…
Nothing is more important than the safety of our children. Yet, according to the National SAFE KIDS Campaign four out of five car seats are not used properly. Here are some staggering statistics about the lack of proper child passenger safety measures: Since 2001, there have been approximately 227,000 children 14 years old and…
If you or someone you know has experienced head trauma in a car accident, some health effects may be lurking undetected, under the surface. While you may have been in what seems like just a minor fender bender, even that can lead to an excessive force on your brain that may bring on serious…
Most states have laws against texting and driving, but the laws are certainly wide-ranging when you look at how people are punished from one state to another. Alaska is known as the Last Frontier, home to independent spirits who prefer to be left alone from an over-meddling government. However, the least densely populated of…
You’ve probably heard the term “expert witness” on TV dramas, but these experts actually play a very real and important role in personal injury cases. Also known as a judicial expert or professional witness, this figure doesn’t actually “witness” a crime. Instead, they’re considered to have expertise and key knowledge about a particular subject…
New research on Washington state drivers has found that too many of us are not making good decisions with smart phone use while behind the wheel. Researchers from the University of Washington examined the driving habits of citizens in six of the state’s counties: King, Pierce, Snohomish, Spokane, Whatcom and Yakima Counties. The first…