Remember feeling invincible those early years when you learned to drive? Being cool was first priority so we played our music too loud or raced friends home. Sadly, car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the U.S. As a parent, there are several things that you can do to help curb these statistics. Teens really learn to drive by watching their parents so lead by example. Show your teen the importance of buckling up. More than half of teens killed in car crashes were not wearing a seat belt. Teen crashes often happen because of inexperience...[ Read More ]

We post, tweet and hash tag our daily lives on the internet sharing our experiences with friends and family on Facebook, Linked In and Twitter not realizing that this content can be shared as public record. Many of us do not realize what the privacy policies really say and the fact that our information may even be sold to a third party website without us ever knowing it. The reason I am bringing all of this up is that what you say online can affect and damage the outcome of your personal injury claim. Even with privacy settings activated, your...[ Read More ]

It's almost spring in Edmonds and we have hit the rainy season. What does this mean for drivers? Freeway backups and accidents due to slick roads. Rain is to blame for thousands of accidents every year. The first rain after a long period of dryness can cause oil  to come to the surface of the road. This means you will have less traction on your tires so you might skid while breaking or spin out of control. Roadways may be covered in water or have standing pools of water causing your vehicle to hydroplane at accelerated speeds.  Moreover, drivers experience...[ Read More ]

Every day millions of injured people who are the victims of automobile, truck and motorcycle accidents get pressured to take extremely low settlement offers. In one instance a client suffered a serious back injury as the result of an automobile collision. He needed back surgery to eliminate intense pain he constantly felt. The back surgery wasn't successful and he needed to have a second surgery. During this time he was unable to work as a full time painter so he lost his job. He was being treated by three different doctors and going through physical therapy. I worked on my...[ Read More ]

Your already late for work and you still need to stop and get gas. The light ahead turns to yellow and instead of slowing down you speed up because it's a busy intersection and missing that light could mean an added three to five minutes on your drive time. But what if someone walked out on the crosswalk or if the light turned green for oncoming traffic and they didn't see you? Speeding is one of the top three reasons for car accidents in America. People most commonly speed because they are in a hurry, are not paying attention, don't...[ Read More ]

Avvo is the largest question and answer forum where real people can anonymously ask legal questions and receive personalized answers. Avvo offers ratings and profiles for every lawyer including client reviews, peer reviews and attorney disciplinary records. Client reviews are the best testimony for how an attorney is doing their job. You can see what others are saying about Joseph Cunnane at: http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/98020-wa-joseph-cunnane-25644.html Hear what clients are saying: "Trust is such a big factor in hiring a lawyer. I found Joe Cunnane to be one of the most trustworthy people I have ever worked with. He's compassionate and genuinely caring....[ Read More ]

According to the Nielsen Company, 51.7 million cases of beer are sold to fans on Super Bowl Sunday. This number continues to grow every year so it comes as no surprise that police were patrolling for drunk drivers all day Sunday. Did you know that alcohol is a depressant that affects your reaction time, coordination and vision? Additionally it can compromise your judgment and ability to multitask. What this means is that when danger is ahead, your distance and speed perception might not be what they seem so things can look closer or further away than they really are. You...[ Read More ]

Low impact auto accidents are generally incidents that take place at speeds less than 10 miles per hour. These types of collisions usually cause the least amount of damage to the vehicles involved. Victims of low impact auto accidents often resist seeking medical attention because they may not initially feel the impact of the accident. Even with this type of low impact accident, soft tissue injuries may still occur. One client of mine did not initially seek medical attention; however a few days later she began having severe neck and back pain, and headaches. Eventually the pain got so bad...[ Read More ]

Do you multitask while driving? Multitasking can cause you to look away from the road, not pay attention to your speed and potentially cause a collision. Multitasking might include chatting with friends, changing music or eating while driving. The following are distractions you may encounter in day to day driving and methods to deal with them effectively. Talking with Passengers - All of us enjoy a good conversation while driving, however chatting while driving can become a distraction when it involves teasing, back-seat drivers or kids fighting and screaming or even kicking the back of the seat. If you are...[ Read More ]

Personal injury cases are almost never straight forward. There could be hidden facts surrounding your case that may help or hinder it. The following is a list of five key factors that can ultimately impact the value of your case: 1. Economic Damages - These damages include a loss of income, medical expenses and property damage. Additionally, resulting disabilities could mean lost money over the course of a person's lifetime due to missed days of work or missed promotions. 2. Non-Economic Damages - These damages include physical disfigurement, future medical expenses, and pain and suffering. Chronic pain that results from...[ Read More ]