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• What Is Covered by My Car Insurance?

  

  An automobile accident can be a traumatic and devastating event, even if all the expenses are covered. While mandatory auto insurance laws vary, the state of... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Top 10 States for Deadly Truck Accidents

  

  Last summer, the American Association for Justice issued a report that asserted there are unsound practices in the trucking industry that are making trucking... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Roadside Inmate Crew Hit By Commercial Truck

  

  There are plenty of ways an inmate can get their sentence shortened, getting hit by a semi truck is not one of the more favorable ones. Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Hands-Free Phone Use In The Crosshairs

  

  In Washington and Oregon, it is currently lawful to drive while using a hands-free device for your phone. That could change, if one Washington state lawmaker ha... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Do I Need to Pay Taxes on a Car Accident Settlement?

  

  A common question asked, particularly as tax season arises, is whether a settlement from a car accident is considered taxable income. Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Overview of Personal Injury Depositions

  

  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... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Common Questions About Trucking Accidents

  

  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... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2013 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Understanding Distracted Driving

  

  Think you know what distracted driving is? Think again. The statistics are starker than many people realize, and the definition of distracted driving encompasse... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2013 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• How Truck Drivers Falsify Logbooks

  

  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... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2013 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• How Safe Would Your Child Be in a Car Accident?

  

  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. Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2013 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Car Accident Head Injuries Not Always Easy To Detect

  

  If you or someone you know has experienced head trauma in a car accident, some health effects may be lurking undetected, under the surface. Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2013 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Maximum First-Offense Penalties for Texting and Driving

  

  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. Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2013 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Expert Witnesses in Personal Injury Cases

  

  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. Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2013 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Washington State Drivers Are Distracted

  

  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. Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2013 LEGAL

• How to Handle Your Auto Insurance Company

  

  The odds are high that you will be involved in an car accident at some point in your life, if not already. According to the U.S. Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2013 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Where Are The Worst Drivers in the Country?

  

  No matter where you go, locals in that community will likely complain that their area has the worst drivers. Let's let the facts from a recent report on the... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2013 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Common Myths About Personal Injury Cases

  

  Personal injury law is often complex and maybe a little confusing to anyone other than practicing attorneys and other legal professionals. Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2013 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Devices Tested To Combat Truck Driver Sleep Disorders

  

  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as 70 million Americans suffer from a sleep disorder. There are a number of potential... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2013 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• NTSB Study Finds Truck Safety, Invalid License Concerns

  

  Last month, The NAFA Fleet Management Association expressed concerns over the National Transportation Safety Board's new safety recommendations earlier this... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2013 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Why Hands-Free Phone Use While Driving is Dangerous

  

  It's alarming to hear people insist that hands-free phone use in vehicles is not dangerous. That's because the evidence does not back up that assertion. Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2013 BUSINESS, LEGAL