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Rear-End and Intersection Crashes on I-5 and the Mercer Mess: Why Seattle’s Traffic Creates Predictable Accident Patterns
June 18, 2026
Quick Answer: Heavy congestion, abrupt lane changes, and complex merging points in these areas increase the likelihood of sudden stops and driver confusion, leading to...
King County Metro Bus Crashes: Why Suing a Public Transit Agency Is Different
June 18, 2026
Quick Answer: Suing a public transit agency usually involves special notice requirements, shorter deadlines, and other government-claim rules that do not apply in a typical...
Pendergast Law Featured in Seattle Leaders in Law
June 17, 2026
Pendergast Law is proud to be recognized in Seattle Leaders in Law, as seen in Forbes & Fortune, for its long-standing commitment to helping injury...
Washington’s Strict Liability Dog Bite Law: Why Owners Are Liable on the First Bite
June 7, 2026
Quick Answer: Under Washington law, dog owners can be held liable for injuries caused by a bite even if the dog has never bitten before,...
Dooring Bicycle Accidents in Seattle’s South Lake Union and Urban Core: Washington Law and How These Crashes Are Proved
June 6, 2026
Quick Answer: Washington law generally places responsibility on drivers or passengers who open a vehicle door into a cyclist’s path when it is unsafe to...
FMCSA Hours-of-Service Violations and Fatigued Truck Drivers Near the Port of Seattle: How Federal Regulations May Be Evidence of Liability
June 5, 2026
Quick Answer: When truck drivers or carriers violate federal hours-of-service rules, it can serve as strong evidence of negligence if fatigue contributed to the crash....
Washington’s Mandatory Motorcycle Helmet Law and What It Means for Your Seattle Accident Claim
June 4, 2026
Quick Answer: Washington law requires all motorcyclists to wear helmets, and failing to do so can affect your claim by reducing compensation if your injuries...
What Is a Catastrophic Injury Under Washington Law? A Seattle Attorney’s Guide to the Claims Process
June 3, 2026
Quick Answer: Under Washington law, a catastrophic injury typically refers to severe, life-altering harm, such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, or permanent disabilities,...
The “Sharrow” Trap: Liability in Seattle Bicycle Lane Conflicts
June 2, 2026
Quick Answer: A sharrow trap is a situation where a shared-lane bicycle marking creates confusion about who has the right of way, leading to unsafe...
Derechos de los familiares si su ser querido fallece en un choque en Washington
June 1, 2026
En el estado de Washington, la ley reconoce que las familias tienen derechos cuando la negligencia de otra persona causa una muerte. Aunque el dinero...
Injured at a Seattle Hotel, Bar, or Restaurant: Can You Sue the Property Owner?
April 8, 2026
Getting injured at a Seattle hotel, bar, or restaurant raises an immediate question: is the business responsible for what happened to you? A broken stairway...
Distracted Driving and Negligence: How Fault Is Proven After a Seattle Crash
April 7, 2026
Distracted driving can be strong evidence of negligence. A driver who picks up a phone, scrolls through a notification, or looks away from the road...