The surviving family members of a retired couple settled a wrongful death lawsuit with the City of Seattle, Washington, after a four-year legal battle. As reported by Fox59 News, the parties reached a $13 million settlement over the fatal crash resulting from a...
When you are behind the wheel, you expect to reach your destination safely. While you can drive defensively, you simply cannot control the actions of others. If a negligent driver causes you to sustain a serious injury, you likely must act quickly to receive just...
Road Defects The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHA) notes “Roadway design strongly influences how people use roadways… [and] shapes the safety risks borne by the traveling public.” Roadway design covers multiple elements,...
Washington Motorcycle Accident Attorneys Motorcycle accidents are unfortunately all too common on our roads and can have devastating consequences for those involved. The motorcycle accident attorneys at PCVA understand the unique challenges faced by motorcycle...
Bus Accidents Buses are a critical component of the transportation infrastructure. The National Safety Council (NSC) even notes buses are much safer than having kids walk to and from school. However, in 2020 the NSC noted there were 54 school bus related deaths, and...
We hope that you never need to know what to do after a serious car accident. But with millions of car accidents causing injury annually in the U.S., it’s never a bad idea to be prepared. Part 1 of this series discussed what to do immediately afterward. Part 2 covers...
We hope that you never need this information. If, however, you are involved in a serious car accident because of someone else’s negligence or recklessness, there are several things you should do immediately. With over 35,000 fatal accidents in the U.S. in 2015, and...
Auto accidents are the leading cause of injury in the USA, with over 5.6 million reported in 2012. The damage that these auto accidents cause can be massive. Economically, it is estimated that car accidents cost $277 billion each year, with other auto accidents, such...
