In response to a multi-state examination of its bodily injury claims handling software, Colossus, Allstate has agreed to pay $10 million to 45 states following findings of inconsistent and potentially unfair claims handling processes. Allstate, home and auto insurer, infamously known for it’s motto of placing its insureds “in good hands,” uses a software program to [...]
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Drunk Driver Gets 8 Years in Prison in Snohomish County
The Seattle Times reported that yesterday Matthew McDonald, who plead guilty to four counts of vehicular homicide, received a sentence of 8 years in prison by Snohomish County Superior Court Judge David Kurt. McDonald had a clean record before driving through a stop sign in Marysville into the side of a car carrying four adults. [...]
Nov
19
2009
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2009
Seattle Bicycle Commuters: Traffic Laws Apply
Biking originated as a recreational activity. Over time in an increasingly congested region, many Puget Sound residents have adopted bicycling as a form of transportation to/from work. The majority of bicyclist commuters abide by the Washington State bike laws, however, there are the few that do not and unfortunately inflict serious personal injury upon innocent [...]
Oct
19
2009
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2009
Special Rules for Vespas and Scooters In Seattle
Although they maneuver and fit in places that a bicycle can – vespas and scooters can not legally travel in the same places as bicycles do on roadways. Seattle Municipal Code 11.53.190 provides one exception: vespas and scooters may enter a bike lane only when maneuvering a turn, and only after first yielding to bicyclists. [...]
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2009
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2009
How to Select Auto Insurance Coverage That’s Right For YOU In Washington State | eHow.com
During an economic recession, everyone is pinching pennies – but your auto insurance coverage should not be one of those places. A few dollars savings now will not help you in the future, when there’s an accident, or accruing medical bills. This article will walk you through the insurance requirements under Washington law and what [...]
