Why Don’t All States Require Seat Belts on School Buses?

Every types of vehicle you ride in automatically has seat belts – except one, and you’ve probably wondered why. After all, wouldn’t you want seat belts in school buses? They’re literally designed to carry children. And yet, there are no laws about Washington State school buses having safety harnesses or systems of any kind. In…

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Your Social Media Posts Can Affect Your Car Accident Case

Unfortunately, car accidents are common. While this doesn’t change the severity of your injuries or the amount of compensation you should be awarded, the commonplaceness of such an incident may make you think that you can share all the details about it on your social media account. This is especially true if you are looking…

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Help for Families When a Child Is Injured at Summer Camp

As summer approaches, many parents are looking for a place to send their children during the summer. Summer camps provide children with a memorable and enriching experience, but accidents can occur, resulting in injuries. When these occur, it is important to understand who is responsible for these injuries. Sometimes, the fault lies with multiple parties,…

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What Is the “Attractive Nuisance” Exception?

Property owners owe a duty of care to people they invite onto their property and people who have permission to be on their property. Property owners generally do not owe a duty of care to anyone who trespasses on their property – with one key exception. The exception is known in Washington state as the…

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What Are the Most Common Boat Accidents and Injuries?

Washington State is a great place for boating. In addition to the Pacific Ocean, there are numerous rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water that make Washington a great place to live. There’s the Columbia River, the Willamette River, and Vancouver Lake, to name just a few places, and there are numerous marinas throughout the…

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