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Pedestrian Safety: What You Need to Know About Washington’s Crosswalk Laws

October 29th, 2025
There are strict laws in Washington when it comes to pedestrian safety. Notably, both drivers and pedestrians have a legal responsibility to exercise due care to prevent pedestrian crosswalk accidents. While drivers must yield to pedestrians in a mar… Read More
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Categories: Pedestrian Accident, Personal Injury
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Understanding Comparative Negligence Laws in Washington State

July 23rd, 2025
Washington State follows the doctrine of pure comparative negligence. This is the standard that is used to assign fault in personal injury matters — and determine the extent of a defendant’s liability. Under this doctrine, the amount of monetary… Read More
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Categories: Pedestrian Accident, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Slip and Fall
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Pedestrian Accidents: Who is Liable?

November 25th, 2024
Since pedestrians and cyclists do not have the same protections as the drivers and passengers in motor vehicles, the injuries that can arise when they are struck by a car, SUV, or truck can be particularly severe. Even a slow-moving vehicle can cause… Read More
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Categories: Pedestrian Accident, Personal Injury