In 2020, nearly 39,000 people died in motor vehicle accidents despite a 22% reduction in accidents and a 17% decline in injuries from 2019. This is a 6.8% increase in fatalities in one year. To address this national crisis, it is important to understand the causes of...
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How can you heal emotionally from a car accident?
A car accident can happen suddenly and leave you with physical injuries that make it difficult to get back to your normal daily life. These injuries may prohibit you from going back to work, taking care of responsibilities at home and participating in activities you...
What to do if you are in a multicar pileup
Multivehicle accidents can involve dozens of vehicles and result in serious injuries and deaths. It can be difficult for drivers to avoid additional collisions once a chain-reaction accident has begun. What can you do to avoid a multi-car pileup, and what should you...
Can a car accident exacerbate your asthma?
Even though asthma can feel isolating, you certainly are not alone. In fact, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, roughly 20 million American adults have the condition. Those who keep their asthma under control tend to know exactly what triggers...
Wind and traffic crash hazards
Weather can play a role in motor vehicle accidents for various reasons, whether you collide with another vehicle as a result of a slick roadway, ice or snow. However, you should realize that other weather-related risk factors can result in a collision, such as wind....
How can back injuries from a crash impact your life?
When you get into a car accident, you will likely not get out unscathed. Many injuries common to car crashes focus on the head, neck and back. However, back injuries that do not involve the spinal cord often end up overlooked. Despite this, they can cause a good deal...
Big cars mean big danger for pedestrians, cyclists
Consumers across Washington and the rest of the nation are showing a growing preference for large trucks and SUVs, rather than traditional sedans. Many who opt for these large, heavy vehicles do so because they feel safer in a bigger vehicle, believing the extra metal...
Most work zone crashes result from these 3 driving behaviors
Construction zones are a standard part of life in Washington, but you may try to avoid them when possible. While they may cause you delays, car crashes are also common in these areas, and many of the wrecks that occur in work zones result from similar circumstances....
What must occur to allow a wrongful death action?
Wrongful death claims are made when a person dies because of someone else’s actions. Not every case may be open for a claim. Under Washington law, a claim for wrongful death may occur when one person causes the death of another through actions that are neglectful or...
How impactful are distractions while on the road with trucks?
People who are in charge of operating large trucks should always take precautions around smaller ones. Sometimes, truckers fail to follow these guidelines and can look away from oncoming traffic long enough to crash into your car. While you may know about some factors...