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Bicycle and Motor Vehicle Duties Related to Bicycles, Part 2
Riding on Shoulders vs. Bike Lanes Bicycles are faster than pedestrians, but they are usually slower than motor vehicles, so bicycles are required to keep as far to the right-hand side of the road as is safe, unless making … Continue reading
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Tagged accident, bicycle, drivers, motor vehicles, safety, washington state
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The Crucial First Step After an Accident
An injury accident is a traumatic experience. A moment of inattention on the part of a motorist can result in confusion and injury. Each year in the United States, almost 900 cyclists are killed in collisions with automobiles. Because … Continue reading
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Tagged accident, call 911, evidence, first step, information, report, stay calm, witnesses
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What is a Bicycle?
Bicycles are familiar objects and we all know one when we see it, but to prevent confusion, Washington State law defines a bicycle as a device propelled only by a human power with two wheels in tandem, one of … Continue reading
Posted in Accidents and Crashes, Pedestrian, Crosswalk, Bicycle Accidents, Safety Tips
Tagged accident, attorney, bicycle, bike, collision, law, lawyer, seattle, washington state
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Bicycle and Motor Vehicle Duties Related to Bicycles, Part 1
Closed Routes Though bicycles enjoy the same rights as motor vehicles, there are expectations to this with some routes in Washington State that are closed to bicycles. Due to construction or because the route in question is too dangerous … Continue reading
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Tagged accident, attorney, bicycle, drivers, lawyer, motor vehicle, roadway, washington state
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Washington’s Law of Comparative Negligence
Washington’s law of comparative negligence means that the proportionate share of fault of all potential negligent parties must be considered, even if it involves the conduct of the victim. This means that as the victim, you can be held … Continue reading
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Tagged accident, comparative negligence, damage, definition, injury, law, negligence, washington state
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How Do Bicycle Accidents Happen?
Bicycle accidents happen quite often and can cause serious injury and even death. The reasons for these incidents are many. One major cause is distracted driving. Motor vehicles are dangerous instruments that require constant alertness; even an experienced professional driver … Continue reading
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Tagged accident, attorney, bicycle, free book, lawyer, safety, seatle, unsafe drivers
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I Was Injured, But Does That Make it a Case?
Generally, you will only have a legal right to recover compensation if your injuries were caused by another party’s negligence. In Washington, the term “negligence” is defined as a person’s failure to exercise “ordinary care” or the kind of … Continue reading
