Legal Education

There is no universal “wait two minutes, then go” rule. Learn Oregon and Washington’s narrow dead-red exceptions, why cars are different, and how selected states handle an unresponsive signal.

Washington's Earl decision allows distinct negligent-retention and vicarious-liability claims despite a scope-of-employment concession. The case involved a police shooting, not a crash; a company-driver hypothetical illustrates the limited holding.

Washington's 90-day rule links timely filing with legally effective service. Learn why it is not an automatic extension, why insurer notice is different, and when prompt case-specific review matters.

Future medical expenses in a Washington injury case require more than an estimate. Learn how evidence of injury-related need, specific care, timing, cost, expert foundation, and present value can fit together.

Washington claim-handling amendments taking effect October 18, 2026 will change procedures for photo estimates, repair supplements, first-party claim files, cost data, towing and storage, and total losses. Here is what Vancouver and Clark County drivers should know before the rules become operative.

NHTSA has linked an 11th U.S. death to the safety issue involving certain 2021–2022 replacement frontal driver airbag inflators whose cap identifier begins DTN60DB. Learn why a VIN recall search cannot identify this equipment and when to request professional inspection.