Seattle Personal Injury & Accident Blog

Newly Licensed Drivers at Increased Risk for Accidents

By Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S. on July 30, 2019

For teenagers, getting a driver’s license is seen as a right of passage, one more step on the road to adulthood. However, a number of studies reveal that teen drivers face risks that older drivers do not. Read the rest »

What’s Important to Know About Rideshare Insurance in Seattle

By Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S. on July 26, 2019

When rideshare companies like Lyft and Uber burst on the scene several years ago, they added muscle to what’s been called the “on-demand” or “gig” economy. However, from the very beginning, there have been numerous concerns regarding rideshare companies, their drivers, and liability. Read the rest »

The Trouble with Cruise Ships and Ferries

By Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S. on July 21, 2019

Our ferries are a pleasant part of Seattle living. Many locals use the ferry system daily to commute to work in the city, from Bainbridge Island and beyond. Washington State has the largest ferry fleet in the country and the third largest in the world, and we’re proud of it. Read the rest »

Chris Cornell’s Wife Sues Doctor for Malpractice

By Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S. on July 17, 2019

Vicky Cornell, the widow of Chris Cornell, has filed a medical malpractice suit against the late singer’s doctor, in which she claims that the doctor “negligently and repeatedly” prescribed dangerous “mind-altering substances,” which led to Mr. Cornell’s untimely death. Read the rest »

Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S., Gives Two Deserving Students $500 Each!

By Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S. on July 11, 2019

After navigating through numerous applications, choosing 10 finalists, and debating heartily, our Seattle law office is ready to name the TWO students who will walk away with $500 each for post-secondary educational expenses. Read the rest »

The Transformation of the Alaskan Way Viaduct

By Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S. on July 10, 2019

The Alaskan Way Viaduct opened in 1953 to provide a way to transport vehicles north and south along Seattle’s waterfront. As Seattle grew and traffic increased, the viaduct offered an alternative passageway for more than 90,000 vehicles per day. Read the rest »

How to Stay Safe on Your Motorcycle

By Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S. on July 3, 2019

There’s no question that riding a motorcycle can be one of the most thrilling experiences possible. Unfortunately, when you’re out on the road, it can also be one of the most dangerous. Because motorcycles don’t provide the same type of protection that cars do, motorcyclists are far more likely to suffer from severe and sometimes fatal injuries in an accident. Let’s talk prevention. Read the rest »

Just Because the Rainy Season Is Over Doesn’t Mean Wet Roads Aren’t a Safety Risk

By Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S. on July 1, 2019

Though the wettest part of the year has come and gone, we in the Seattle area still get rain. Drivers in the Pacific Northwest know that traveling on wet roads and surfaces is part of life. Though we are used to it, a new study has found that driving on even a mildly wet surface greatly increases your chances of being in a car accident. Read the rest »

The Anatomy of a Medical Malpractice Case

By Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S. on June 28, 2019

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional or medical facility injures a patient through negligence—outside of the “accepted” standard of care. When you’re a patient, checked into a hospital, every person working at or for the hospital owes you a professional duty. Medical malpractice does not have to be the result of a harmful act, such as operating on the wrong body part; it can also be the result of failure to diagnose or treat a condition, or a failure to do so in a timely manner. Read the rest »

Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S. Celebrate 2019 Scholarship Finalists!

By Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S. on June 27, 2019

Over 1,000 students  from across the United States turned in applications for our Make Your Mark Scholarship 2019. Why “make your mark?” Because when we interact with other people throughout our lives, we can’t help but leave an impression on them. Here’s to leaving a good one. Read the rest »