Commercial trucks, which can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, pass motorists every day on the roads and highways without incident. Still, sometimes a commercial truck can run awry, careen out of control, spill its freight or even lead to fatal accidents as cars, themselves are usually 36 times smaller. Statistics indicate that while the…
We want to minimize all traffic accidents, particularly those involving commercial truck accidents in Vancouver given their inherent ability to inflict so much more damage. One way to do so is to have a firm grasp of what most commonly causes them in the first place. Driver Error In 2009, Oregon commercial truck drivers…
There is a tug of war that goes on between the commercial trucking industry and lawmakers. On the in lawmakers/regulators side, they are trying to find ways to improve highway safety and reduce injuries or fatalities related to trucking accidents. Unfortunately, that often happens to reduce productivity in the industry. At the start of…
Uninsured motorist coverage is a must these days. Up to 25 percent of the vehicles on the road may not have liability insurance. The ones that do often only have a “full coverage” policy, which means they bought the least amount of coverage they needed in order to comply with the Oregon or Washington…
If you’ve been in a car accident and want to ensure you have the best chance at being awarded the settlement you deserve, it’s important to document the scene. While police will do their best in filing their report, you are always your best advocate. The easiest way to record auto accident damage is…
Have you ever found yourself scrambling for your insurance information after being pulled over by police? If you’re a resident of Oregon and Washington, you can show them your car insurance on your cell phone. Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber signed a bill into law May 14, taking effect immediately, that allows residents to show…
If you are ever injured in an accident and decide to make a claim to recover damages, chances are the case will be settled out of court. Most lawyers who handle injury claims put effort into resolving a case without having to file a lawsuit. On cases where a lawsuit is necessary, attorneys make…
There’s a careful investigation going on north of Seattle, where evidence is being removed from the Skagit River where last week’s horrific I-5 bridge collapsed. The Riverside Bridge collapsed after a truck hit an overhead beam. The accident sent two vehicles and three people into the frigid waters. Miraculously, everyone came out of it…
What Are the Dog Bite Laws in Washington State? Dog bite laws in Washington State favor the bite victims, making the owner, keeper or harborer of the dog liable for almost any damages that the animal causes. Unlike some states, Washington does not establish liability for a landlord, unless that person is also the…
Who Can Be Sued in a Truck Accident Case? People who find themselves injured in a truck accident have a number of options when it comes to filing a lawsuit. In Washington and Oregon, one of the legal strategies is to file a lawsuit against any party that might have been responsible, just to…