We hope that this young boy recovers quickly. It is lucky that he was not injured more serverely. This can act as a reminder to all parents the importance of teaching your children road safety. You can’t control their every move, but you can show them how to be safe while out on the road. As a Seattle personal injury attorney, I know how quickly a beautiful day can turn into a tragedy. If you teach your kids these principles early, you could be creating safe pedestrians and drivers for life. In addition to all this, as drivers we need to be extra alert in the summer months, as more kids will be out playing, perhaps not paying attention to the road. The responsibility is on the driver to be sure that the roadway is clear, and to be ready for unexpected hazards should they arise.

Riding a motorcycle is a somewhat dangerous endeavor at the best of times. Though driving a standard vehicle should take up all of your attention, when operating a motorcycle there is less margin for error.  Statistically half of all motorcycle accidents are single vehicle. This doesn’t mean motorcyclists are bad at riding—just that one little miscalculation can cause a serious wreck when a motorcycle is concerned.  And without the protection of a car, most of the accidents lead to serious injuries. As a Seattle motorcycle accident attorney, I know firsthand how life changing they can be. Taking a motorcycle safety course is the best way to prepare yourself for whatever conditions or hazards you might face on the road.

Accidents like this are tragic, but also 100% avoidable. By creating harsher sentencing laws, perhaps more people will be deterred from making a reckless decision.  As the DUI laws in our country get progressively stricter (thanks to organizations like MADD) the number of drunk driving deaths does go down. However, as a Seattle personal injury attorney, I know that DUIs are not the only danger on the road. In fact, they may not even be the worst. Texting and driving, or distracted driving, has been proven to be just as if not more dangerous as drunk driving. These same strict laws might be the only way to show people just how reckless they are being by allowing their attention to be dvided while behind the wheel. In the end though, the only person who can stop you from texting and driving is you, so stay safe on the road.

Meanwhile you can follow these simple steps that could mean the difference between life and death. First, your motorcycle should reflect what you are using it for. Don’t buy a bike built for long distances if you are going to be stuck in traffic every time you ride. Second, don’t overreach your ability level. If you are not confident you will be able to handle something, trust your instincts and get more practice before attempting that journey. Finally, be aware of road conditions. If you are riding on a slippery roadway slow down. As a Seattle personal injury attorney, I know firsthand how devastating a motorcycle accident can be. The injuries for a motorcyclist are far more likely to be severe and have lifelong affects. I urge all riders to keep these tips in mind, and stay safe this summer.

As a Seattle accident attorney, I know what a dangerous combination alcohol and vehicles make. What some don’t realize, though, is that even if you aren’t behind the wheel of a car, you can still be at risk if you have been drinking. The reasons that you should not be driving drunk applies just as well to not being around unmarked or busy roadways—your decision making skills cannot be trusted in your inebriated state. I have a passion for teaching young drivers about safety; that is why I started Teens Against Distracted Driving. Even though my focus is on texting and driving, what I hope to do is impress upon teens the great responsibility of driving. One mistake around a car can mean the difference between life and death for you or someone else, so learning good behaviors early could save lives.

Our thoughts are with the family of this woman during this difficult time. As a Seattle personal injury attorney, I know firsthand just how devastating an accident like this can really be. We don’t know what the exact cause of this tragic accident is, but it can serve as a reminder of just how dangerous driving can be. It only takes one mistake to turn a regular trip into a fatal accident. Unfortunately you can’t control everything that might happen out on the road, but there are certain things that you can do to protect yourself and others out on the road. Never ever drink and drive—this is obvious, but as many drivers seem to forget it, it bears repeating. Don’t allow yourself to be distracted by passengers or your cell phone. Taking your eyes off the road for even a moment can lead to destruction.

As a Seattle personal injury attorney, I know just how dangerous and devastating an auto accident like this one can be. I hope that everyone involved in the accident has a speedy recovery. The truth is, it’s not possible to predict what or who you might face when you get behind the wheel. That’s why it is so important to be safe while you are driving—you don’t want to be the thing that sends another driver or passenger (or bicyclist or pedestrian) to the hospital. The exact cause of this particular accident is not known at this time, but there are simple things, like refusing to drink and drive, that you can do to keep yourself and others safe on the road. Just by following the law, you might be saving a life.

The issue for this driver seems pretty straightforward: don’t get into a high-speed chase with the police and your chances of getting into an accident go way down.  While true, it is does not mean that an extreme example like this does not have a lesson for the average driver. You might not be speeding over 100 miles per hour but even a small increase in speed is also a decrease in your ability to react and adapt to changing situations on the road. In addition to this, if you allow your attention to be divided by a cell phone or a passenger (or yes, your forthcoming arrest) you open yourself up to a potentially fatal accident. As a Seattle auto accident attorney, I have seen firsthand how these mistakes can lead to disaster, so drive safely.

Riding a bicycle can be a fun and beneficial way to commute while still keeping your environmental impact down. However, it can also be dangerous when you are biking in areas with standard vehicles. Following traffic laws and observing safety measures is paramount when you are bicycling. You don’t have the benefit of a protective housing like those in a car, so if you are in an accident it can lead to tragic results. As a Seattle bicycle accident attorney, I know how devastating they can be, and my thoughts are with the family as they go through this difficult time. Hopefully this incident can act as a reminder to both bicyclists and drivers just how important it is to be alert and safe out on the road.

This is a tragic accident and our thoughts are with the family in this difficult time. As a Seattle car accident attorney, I often see not only how tragic these crashes are, but also how tragically avoidable they can really be. Just one bad decision can change a life forever, so you should take your responsibility as a member of the driving community very seriously. There are simple ways to keep yourself and others safe on the road and they might seem obvious, but you’d be surprised how often drivers need to be reminded. Don’t drink and drive, ever. When you are behind the wheel, put the cell phone down. Follow all traffic laws and signals including speed limits. Just these few things could mean the difference between life and death for you, your passengers, or anyone out on the road with you.