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Car and Truck Accidents:

• Almost 20% of Washington Drivers Have No Insurance l Kirkland Car Accident Attorney   
  20% of Washington drivers have no insurance. What will you do if hit by one of these drivers? Get our free Buying Car Insurance in WA report for the answer.
• Is your vehicle window tint so dark it's illegal in Washington?   
  Vehicle window tinting can trigger $124 fine in Washington if it's too dark? Do you know the limits? 425.822.5700 for help from Washington car accident attorney
• 63% of Youngest Drivers Plead Guilty to Driving Distracted   
  Get your No Cost Washington Accident Book for car accident victims injured by distracted drivers. Call 425-822-5700 and sign nothing until you've read the book.
• New Washington State Law forces drivers to move over away from emergency vehicles on highways.   
  If you have been injured in a Seattle or Kirkland Washington car accident order your FREE book “The Guide to Washington Injury Cases” by calling 425-822-5700 before signing any forms or talking to any insurance adjusters. The experienced Washington car accident attorneys at Scott McDonald And Associates can help if you have been injured in a Washington car accident.
• What Does It Take to Get a $30M Jury Verdict in Washington?   
  Before you sign any forms or talk to the insurance adjuster get you No Cost copy of "The Guide To Washington Injury Cases." Call 425-822-5700 before signing any forms or talking to any insurance adjusters. The experienced Washington car accident attorneys at Scott McDonald And Associates can help if you have been injured in a Washington car accident.
• What Do You Do When A Car Accident Is Caused by Criminal?   
  If you have been injured in a Seattle or Kirkland Washington car accident order your FREE book “The Guide to Washington Injury Cases” by calling 425-822-5700 before signing any forms or talking to any insurance adjusters. The experienced Washington car accident attorneys at Scott McDonald And Associates can help if you have been injured in a Washington car accident.
• How Can Two Juries on Same Washington Case Come to Opposite Conclusions?   
  Jury trials often follow a Washington car accident. What goes on in the mind of a jury? If you have been injured in a Seattle, Bellevue or Kirkland Washington car accident order your FREE book “The Guide to Washington Injury Cases” by calling 425-822-5700 before signing any forms or talking to any insurance adjusters. The experienced Washington car accident attorneys at Scott McDonald And Associates can help if you have been injured in a Washington car accident.
• Distracted Driving and Your Washington Accident Case   
  Driving distracted while using a cell phone in Washington state can be very dangerous. Car accidents are all too common when Washington drivers use cell phone regardless of hands free device or not. What happens when you're hit by one of these careless distracted Washington drivers?
• Tips to Avoid the "Silent Killer" Preventing You from Sleeping at the Wheel and Causing a Washington Car Accident   
  If you have been injured in a Seattle, Kirkland, Bellevue Washington car accident order your FREE book “The Guide to Washington Injury Cases” by calling 425-822-5700 before signing any forms or talking to any insurance adjusters. The experienced Washington car accident attorneys at Scott McDonald And Associates can help if you have been injured in a Washington car accident.
• Gaps in Your Medical Treatment Can Kill Your WA Accident Case   
  If you have been injured in a Seattle or Kirkland Washington car accident order your FREE book “The Guide to Washington Injury Cases” by calling 425-822-5700 before signing any forms or talking to any insurance adjusters. The experienced Washington car accident attorneys at Scott McDonald And Associates can help if you have been injured in a Washington car accident.
• Smart Car Crash Test of 2008 Model   
  Small car crash can be very scary and may cause serious injuries. If you have been injured in a Seattle or Kirkland Washington car accident order your FREE book “The Guide to Washington Injury Cases” by calling 425-822-5700 before signing any forms or talking to any insurance adjusters. The experienced Washington car accident attorneys at Scott McDonald And Associates can help if you have been injured in a Washington car accident.
• Lemon Law Notice to Car Manufacturer - sample [PDF]   
  If you have a car that is alemon and want the vehicle manufacture to buy it back or give you a new replacement then you must file a Lemon Law notice. Here is a sample Lemon Law notice. This one is what our attorney Max Meyers used for his own personal vehicle in early 2009.
• Lemon Law Guide from Washington Attorney General's Office [PDF]   
  Information guide on what motor vehicles qualify under Washington's lemon law, what defects are covered, procedure for making a lemon law claim, information and documentation requirements and much more.
• "Run-of-the-Mill Justice" by Nora Freeman Engstrom [PDF]   
  A law review article that details the charasteristics of the Perosnal Injury Mill law firms that you want to avoid at all costs.
• Did You Hire a Personal Injury Mill to Handle Your Car Accident Case?   
  Don't hire a personal injury mill to handle your case. You need an experienced trial attorney who will file a lawsuit and take your case to trial if needed. Kirkland injury attorneys Scott McDonald and Max Meyers of Scott McDonald And Associates, 425-822-5700, have years of litigation and trial experienced handling Washington car, motorcycle, bicycle and pedestrian accident cases. Call them!
• How Much Will It Cost If You're Not Wearing A Seat-Belt?   
  Failing to wear a seat belt in a Washington car accident on average results in over $10,000 more in medical bills. If you're in a Washington car accident and you weren't wearing your seat-belt you need to find an experienced Washington car accident lawyer to help with your injury claim. Call the experienced Washington car accident attorneys at Scott McDonald and Associates - (425) 822-5700.
• How Insurance Companies Trick Injury Victims and Claimants [PDF]   
  New report from American Association of Justice (AAJ) details how consumers often get the short end of the insurance coverage stick when they make a claim.
• What Happens When Your Teenager Causes a Fatal Washington Car Accident?   
  What Happens When Your Teenager Causes a Fatal Washington Car Accident? If your teenager causes the death of passenger in a Washington car wreck, find an experienced Washington car accident lawyer, or a Kirkland WA Wrongful Death attorney. Parents can be on the hook financially, how? Find out how by reading article or calling the experienced fatal Washington car accident attorneys at Scott McDonald and Associates - (425) 822-5700.
• How Did Facebook Use Terminate One Woman's Disability Benefits?   
  Use of Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and other social media can kill your personal injury claim. Insurance companies spy on you and if you think your info is private think again. The attorneys at Scott McDonald And Associates are experienced Kirkland Washington personal injury attorneys who know how to help guide you through the pitfalls of an injury claim. Call them at 425-822-5700 to set up a FREE consultation.
• What Percent of Teen Cellphone Users Admit to Texting While Driving?   
  Over 33% of 16 and 17 year old teens admit to texting while driving. 75% of all teenagers have cellphones and over 50% of them admit to talking on their cell while driving. Distracted teen drivers is an epidemic in this country that will lead to more car accidents if not stopped. The Washington attorneys at Scott McDonald and Associates have over 38 years of combined experience handling Washington Car accidents caused by distracted drivers. Call 425-822-5700 is you have been injured by a distracted teen driver.
• Car Accident Knee Injury? Surgical Advances being made on PCL injuries | Seattle, Kirkland Car Accident Attorney   
  People who have suffered a knee ligament injury in a car accident, playing sports or other manner may have new hope for PCL injuries. Posterior cruciate ligament or PCL injuries are less frequent than ACL injuries. However, PCL injuries are more likely in car accidents or frontal blows to the knee or leg, like hiting a dashboard. New surgical techiques neing developed may offer hope for better treatment in the future for PCL tears.
• Surgial Treatment of Posterior Cruciate Ligament Tears: An Evolving Technique [PDF]   
  New surgical techniques are being researched and developed for treatment of PCL tears that are common following car accidents and sports injuries. PCL tears commonly occur in car accidents from the knee hitting the dashboard, or in sports from a hard fall forward on the knee. This is a medical journal article from the Journal of American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons detailing new findings.
• Buying Car Insurance in Washington [PDF]   

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Motorcycle Accidents:

• What happens when you're injured in a Washington motorcycle accident as a passenger and it's the bike driver's fault?   
  425.822.5700. FREE Washington motorcycle accident book. Injured bike passenger can make injury claim against bike owner. Get the book to find out how!
• Fewer Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in U.S. During 2010, but in Washington state that's not the case.   
  Nationwide fatal motorcycle accidents decreased by 2% in 2010 from 2009 statistics. More helmet use, slower speeds, less drunk riding, & better training helped.
• Jackets with an Air Bag liner can protect riders in Washington Motorcycle Accidents.   
  Air bags for a motorcycle sounds crazy, but a jacket has been developed to give bikers an air bag system in Washington motorcycle crashes. Too many of our clients are injured in motorcycle accidents from impacting the roadway after a Seattle or Bellevue motorcycle accident. This jacket could help Washington motorcycle riders tremendously!
• Top 7 Things NOT to do After a Washington Motorcycle Accident   
  DON'T DO these 7 things after a Washington motorcycle crash and you might have a chance. Some of them can be fatal to your accident claim.
• 10 Things TO DO After a Washington Motorcycle Accident   
  Top 10 Things TO DO After A Washington Motorcycle Accident. Protect yourself and get all the information needed, so you don't wreck your motorcycle injury claim before it starts.
• Spinal Cord Injury from Washington Motorycle Accident   
  Spinal cord injuries from Washington motorcycle accidents are very serious and require the assistance of an experienced Washington motorcycle accident lawyer. The degree of injury can range from a disc bulge to being totally paralyzed. When serious spine injuries result from a Washington motorcycle wreck often life long medical care and assistance may be required.
• Five Motorcycle Safety Myths That Can Be Deadly   
  Don't fall prey to these myths and endanger your life. What common myths do Washington motorcycle riders put stock in at their own peril?
• 5 Tips for Safe Motorcycle Riding in Washington   
  5 Safe Motorcycle Riding Tips for Washington bikers. Call 425-822-5700 for motorcycle accident lawyers in Kirkland, Washington. Leading Bellevue, Seattle and Renton motorcycle injury attorneys. If you have been injured in a Seattle, Washington motorcycle accident order your FREE book “7 Biggest Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Washington Motorcycle Accident Case” before signing any forms or talking to any insurance adjusters.
• Motorcycles and Small Children Don't Mix   
  Taking you child for a ride on your motorcycle is too dangerous. When an unexpected Washington motorcycle accident happens, kids often suffer much more catastrophic injuries and even death.
• Motorcycle Thefts Down 13% Nationwide in 2009   
  According to a National Insurance Crime Bureau (NCIB) report motorcycle thefts were down by 13% in 2009 across the U.S. However, there were still over 56,000 bikes stolen in 2009.
• Motorcycle Safety Foundation: Motorcycle Theft Prevention Tips [PDF]   
  Helpful tips for preventing your motorcycle from being stolen. Tips include when you're out riding, when bike is being stored, or when you're trying to sell your bike.
• 2009 Motorcyclist Fatalities By State - Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) [PDF]   
  Report on Motorcycle accidents that proved fatal across the U.S.
• 2009 Motorcycle Fatalities Down in U.S. by at least 10%   
  In Washington state, motorcycle accident deaths were down over 15% from 81 deaths in 2008 to 69 deaths in 2009. However, 2008 saw a spike in motorcycle related deaths, as 2007 also had 69 deaths.
• New Motorcycle Helmet "Skin" Reduces Brain Injury by 70% l Washington Motorcycle Accident Attorney   
  Head injuries are common in Washington motorcycle accidents. A new motorcycle helmet design in Europe can reduced traumatic brain injury (TBI) by as much as 70% in a motorcycle accident. If you are injured in a Washington motorcycle accident call Scott McDonald And Associates 425-822-5700 and Order your FREE book the 7 Biggest Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Washington Motorcycle Accident Case before signing anything or speaking with the insurance company adjuster.

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Wrongful Death & Fatal Accidents:

• Two Killed in Fatal Car Accident Near Graham, Washington   
  Loved one taken from you due to another’s negligence? Call Washington Wrongful Death Lawyers @ 425-822-5700, Scott McDonald And Assoc. attorneys can help you.
• Siblings in Washington State Have Big Hurdle to Jump in Bringing a Wrongful Death Claim.   
  If a loved one has been taken from you as a result of another person’s negligence you may have a Washington wrongful death claim. When you have worked through he shock and need answers the experienced Seattle and Kirkland wrongful death attorneys at Scott McDonald and Associates, 425-822-5700, can answer your question about how to handle an unexpected fatality and death of a family member. Call now for a free consultation.
• What Kills 6,000 People Per Year in the U.S.?   
  If a loved one has been taken from you as a result of another person’s negligence you may have a Washington wrongful death claim. When you have worked through he shock and need answers the experienced Seattle and Kirkland wrongful death attorneys at Scott McDonald and Associates, 425-822-5700, can answer your question about how to handle an unexpected fatality and death of a family member. Call now for a free consultation.

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Pedestrian & Crosswalk Accidents:

• Seattle Woman Hit By Metro Bus in Crosswalk Settles Lawsuit For 4.5 Million Two Weeks Before Trial   
  If you have been injured in a Seattle or Kirkland Washington pedestrian v. car accident don’t sign any forms or speak to any insurance adjusters before ordering your FREE book “The Guide to Washington Injury Cases” by calling 425-822-5700. The experienced Washington pedestrian accident attorneys at Scott McDonald and Associates can help if you have been injured in a Washington crosswalk or hit by a car on a sidewalk.
• Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Washington on the rise in 2010.   
  Pedestrians hurt or killed on Washington roadways went up 2010, at least in the first six months of 2010. National trend similar.
• How much jail time do you get for a fatal Washington hit-and-run of a pedestrian?   
  When you're the victim of a Washington pedestrian hit-and-run car accident in Washington you want justice. What can you expect the drive to get if caught? Here's an example.
• 12 Tips for Finding a Hospital for Your Child   
  With over 36 years of experience representing Washington State children injured in pedestrian and bicycle accidents, the attorneys at Scott McDonald and Associates have the resources and skill you need for your child's case. Don’t leave your child's fate in the hands of a law firm that only handles child injury cases once in a blue moon; let the seasoned pros at Scott McDonald and Associates make sure your child receive the care and compensation he or she deserve. Negotiating with insurance adjusters and managing the details of child's injury cases can be a challenge, but we will take care of all the details so you can concentrate on help your child recover from his or her injuries.

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Bicycle Accidents:

• Do some people hate bicycle riders enough to put thumb tacks on a road that will see 10,000 riders on it during the annual Cascade Bicycle Club's Seattle to Portland bike ride?   
  Washington's STP riders see more bicycle rider bias as 4 miles of road covered in thumb tacks. Bike accidents and injuries followed.
• Olympia, WA Bicycle Rider May Face Bias Problem Following Serious Injury Accident.   
  425.822.5700. Call Washington's best bicycle accident attorneys after a serious injury causing accident. Sign nothing & give no statements until you contact us.
• City of Seattle working on replacing the most dangerous storm water drains that cause the most bicycle accidents.   
  FREE Book: The Guide To Washington Injury Cases, order today before you talk to a lawyer, sign any forms or talk to the insurance adjuster after a bike accident
• New Bill would require Washington cars to give at least 3 feet clearance when passing bicycles.   
  Riding a bicycle in Seattle, Kirkland or on other Washington roadways can be very dangerous. Increasing the room required by vehicles when passing bikes is a great idea for Washington bicycle riders. Injuries in car v. bicycle accidents are often severe including broken legs, pelvis and shoulders. Requiring more room between cars and bikes is a good thing.
• Seattle Bicycle Danger Zones Mapped By Seattle Times   
  Have you been injured in a Bicycle v. car accident in Seattle or Kirkland? If you’ve been hit by a car while riding your bike, call Kirkland Bike Injury Attorneys of Scott McDonald And Associates at 425-822-5700. Don’t sign any forms or speak to any insurance adjusters before ordering your FREE book “The Guide to Washington Injury Cases” by calling 425-822-5700.
• New mapping tool for bicycle riders in Seattle and other select cities.   
  Looking for a new bicycle route around Seattle? Google has a new tool for you. Hopefully, Google new bike mapping toll will help area bicyclists avoid Washington bicycle v. car accident. Remember, if your injured in a bicycle v. car accident don't sign any forms or talk to any insurance adjuster until you get your free copy of The Guide To Washington Injury Cases.

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General:

• Steps To Take If An Infant Is Choking.   
  What to do for a choking infant outlined. Child safety when eating always a concern when dealing with infants.
• Cribs with Movable Side Walls Outlawed   
  Child injuries and deaths have resulted from generations of children being exposed to drop side cribs. If you child has been injured by a defective crib call Child injury Attorney Max Meyers at 425-822-5700.
• How to Find the Right Attorney for your Case [PDF]   

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