Washington and The New Distracted Driving Law Unfortunately, approximately 9 million people are killed due to distracted driving in the United State according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. More than 1,000 people are injured in crashes that are reported to involved distracted driving. More and more we are hearing about the impacts of…

Posted in Auto Accidents, Distracted Driving, Driving Tips

Tips for Bicycle Safety! Biking is a fun way to exercise, commute, and explore! But collisions and falls can put a quick stop to the fun. The attorneys at Ressler & Tesh have some tips designed to help keep you safe when you’re in pedaling mode! Because bicycles are considered vehicles under Washington law, you…

Posted in Bicycling, Seattle

Rules of the Road Why Do They Matter? When you use a public street in Washington State as a driver, bicyclist, or pedestrian, your conduct is tightly regulated by both state and local law. The rules which apply throughout the state can be found in Chapter 46.61 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). If…

Posted in Auto Accidents, Driving Tips, Insurance

The HITECH Act and Washington State The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, simply known as HITECH, is an extension of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which was the first federal legislation that addressed the protection and access of health information. HITECH, which was signed into law…

Posted in Medical Bills, Medical Records, Records Requests

Millions of people use social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn to name a few. These sites allow the user to remain connected with family members, friends, colleagues, receive news information and up to date on events. With the increased use of social media sites, there has been a decrease in anonymity…

Posted in Auto Accidents, Case Resolution, Dog Bite, Insurance, Liability, Train Accidents

One of the most common mistakes people make when involved in a motor vehicle collision is assuming the at-fault driver’s insurance will pay for their medical bills as they receive treatment. With that said a common question is “why should my insurance company pay for my medical bills when I’m not at fault?” Before answering this…

Posted in Auto Accidents, Insurance, Personal Injury Protection

Although dogs are referred to as “man’s best friend,” they can be dangerous. A dog bite can cause serious injury or even death. A person bitten by a dog in Washington is entitled to recover damages (money) from any person legally responsible for allowing the bite to occur. For example, a dog bite victim can…

Posted in Dog Bite, Liability

Accidents Happen Even the most defensive and alert driver can find themselves involved in a motor vehicle accident.  It’s important for all drivers to be prepared for this.  After all, the average driver, over a long driving career will experience between three and four accidents in their lifetime. It helps to be prepared before an…

Posted in Auto Accidents, Driving Tips

Winter is here! This year winter solstice began on December 21, 2017. Driving in the winter can be difficult. We want to discuss some helpful tips to drive during winter weather. Black Ice We know that it is common in Washington to have black ice. Black ice is a thin coating of glaze ice on…

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After the tragic Amtrak derailment, many people are wondering what the responsibilities of railroad companies are and what the rights of those injured in train accidents are. We briefly look at these issues below. A Railroad Company’s Duty to Take Care Railroads are highly regulated businesses known as common carriers, mandated and controlled by acts…

Posted in Liability, Train Accidents