April 2021

Colburn Law

What Is Sudden Unintended Acceleration?

Posted in Car Accidents,Safety Tips on April 19, 2021

Car accidents can happen for several reasons. In many cases, negligent driving behavior is responsible for these collisions. In other cases, however, dangerous and defective auto parts contribute to car accidents. One type of defect, known as sudden unintended acceleration, is extremely dangerous and can lead to serious crashes. Sudden Unintended Acceleration: A Dangerous Risk

When Are You Liable for Another Person’s Driving?

Posted in Car Accidents on April 7, 2021

Washington is a fault insurance state, which means that at-fault drivers are financially liable for any accidents they cause. What many drivers do not realize, however, is that their liability is not limited to when they are behind the wheel; they may also be liable for any accidents someone else caused while using their car.

Accidents Involving a Government Vehicle in Washington State

Posted in Car Accidents,Safety Tips on April 2, 2021

Washington is a fault accident state, which means that drivers who are responsible for collisions must pay for their victims’ damages. Private drivers must uphold this responsibility, as well as government employees who are driving government vehicles or using their private vehicles for government purposes. However, the reporting process for accidents involving government employees differs