by James Lambka | Jan 10, 2020 | Washington Law
Mayor Jenny Durkan recently announced her plan to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety by reducing speed limits on city streets to 25 miles per hour. According to Mayor Durkin, a pedestrian is twice as likely to be killed if hit by a car traveling 30 mph versus a car...
by James Lambka | Sep 22, 2019 | Washington Law
Washington state now meets federal air quality standards and will no longer require emission testing to renew a vehicle registration. Set to begin early next year, the WA Dept. of Ecology predicted that by 2020 the air’s quality would have improved enough to end the...
by James Lambka | May 29, 2019 | Automobile Accidents, Children, Washington Law
New stop paddle cameras issued in Bellevue School District catch 107 violators in just first month. Announced last September, the BSD was placing cameras near the stop signs that line the sides of school buses. Camera footage is used by the KC Sheriff’s Department to...
by James Lambka | May 17, 2019 | Safety, Washington Law
Reports are growing about potholes that are creating huge concerns for drivers in King County. Many drivers are experiencing flat tires and physical damage to alignment and rims after running over them. Often times the damages can be costly, ranging from $100 $400 for...
by James Lambka | Feb 25, 2019 | Children, Safety, Washington Law
What are the rules surrounding new teenage drivers using their intermediate licenses? Intermediate licensing of drivers aged 16-18 in Washington comes with several important restrictions. Mainly, the limitations involve driving late at night and driving with other...
by James Lambka | Jan 29, 2019 | Automobile Accidents, Injury Law, Insurance Law, Washington Law
Anyone who has ever taken out an insurance policy of any sort, but particularly an auto insurance policy, has likely heard the term subrogation at least once. It occurs frequently if there is any sort of medical care involved in the discussion. While subrogation isn’t...
