Seattle, Washington Personal Injury Law News & Commentary Blog
Headlines and new stories in Seattle and Western Washington are filled with stories of people who are injured or killed in ‘accidents' resulting from the negligence of irresponsible individuals, corporations and governmental entities that are not acting in the interest of public safety.
Seattle attorney Chris Davis and Davis Law Group have published thousands of blog articles on topics relating to victims' rights and our civil justice system. These articles address cases and issues in personal injury law, such as motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, defective products, medical malpractice and accidents of all types. These articles focus awareness on the causes, consequences, and prevention of negligent and intentional acts by corporate interests, government entities and individuals.
Why we write blogs about accidents in Washington State
Just like newspapers, our blog reports news. We then go a step further--we provide legal analysis of actual events, based upon the news reports, in order to provide our readers real world insights into their legal rights and legal options. It is our intention to help to preserve the legal rights of accident victims by educating our readers as to what their rights may actually be, what laws may apply, how frequent similar accidents occur, who may be legally at fault, time limits (statute of limitations) for taking action and so on. It is our hope that by doing so, fewer people will lose their rights due to lack of information and more wrongdoers will be held accountable.
MADD Washington volunteer Mischelle Davis was interviewed this morning by Elisa Jaffe and Mark Christopher of 570 KVI Radio’s “Smart Talk Mornings” show.
There are many, many celebrities that have risked their lives and the lives of others by drinking and driving. Drunk driving is a serious offense and an apparent habit among celebrities. Many celebs have been arrested more than once. Despite the fact that this list is so long, it is only a partial list of celebrities arrested for DUI.
A 52-year-old man from North Bend passed away over the weekend after his car drifted off the roadway and crashed into a tree. According to authorities, the man
In a recent blog post on DLGLawFirm.com, we detailed Washington State’s Target Zero plan and the additional efforts that would be implemented by law enforcement
En-route to a fast food restaurant, Lost star Matthew Fox was arrested early Friday morning in Oregon on suspicion of driving under the influence. The 45-year-
A report form the Pacific Institute of Research and Evaluation recently reported that drunk driving costs Americans $132 billion every year. The amounts to more than $400 for every American.
An alcohol-impaired man was injured in a crash that totaled his motorcycle after attempting to pass a car in Chelan on Saturday. According to the Washington
Three men from Olympia were injured after the driver veered off of Yelm Highway and crashed into a tree Thursday night. According to police, the 26-year-old
Two men were killed and three more were hospitalized as a result of a single-vehicle rollover crash in Mabton Sunday evening. According to Washington State
A Kingston man was killed after his car swerved off the road and struck a tree near Poulsbo Friday morning. According to the Washington State Patrol, drugs or
A recent study conducted by researchers at the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation shows that young women who drive under the influence now have a
Five people were hospitalized Sunday after a 20-year-old man lost control of his vehicle and rolled off of Interstate 90 Sunday morning. The driver, identified
Gig Harbor High School Principal Ted Strong has been placed on administrative leave following his arrest for involvement in a drunken-driving and hit-and-run
A 20-year-old man from Kent was pronounced dead Monday after he spent the weekend at Harborview Medical Center receiving treatment for injuries he sustained in
A Seattle Police Officer was taken to Harborview Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries following his pursuit of a hit-and-run suspect Friday evening.
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Matt Bush was arrested Thursday evening after his involvement in a drunk-driving and hit-and-run accident that sent a 72-year-old man to
Of the Washington State Patrol’s 43 DUI arrests over St. Patrick’s Day weekend, one seemed particularly more ironic than the rest; a 26-year-old woman’s Dodge
The Washington State Patrol says alcohol played a role in an accident in which a man’s car veered off the road late Thursday night and crashed into a power
A 24-year-old man is expected to be booked into King County Jail on vehicular assault and DUI charges after his release from Harbor View Medical Center
A 25-year-old woman from Sedro-Woolley was arrested and booked into Pierce County Jail early Sunday morning after her 2001 Mercury Cougar struck a 1997 Dodge
Julio Cesar Gonzalez, former World Boxing Organization light heavyweight champion, was pronounced dead Saturday night after his motorcycle was struck by a drunk
A 34-year-old Renton man was booked into King County Jail Wednesday morning and charged with vehicular assault after allegedly causing a four-car accident.