Most people recognize the importance of seatbelts. Restraints should prevent severe injuries while in a vehicle. The National Center for Biotechnology Information cites an NHTSA study that claims seatbelts reduce fatal injuries by over 40%. In some instances,...
Car accidents
When can you seek legal damages for a Washington state auto accident injury?
According to the Washington State Injury and Violence Prevention Guide, motor vehicle accidents are the most common cause of traumatic injury. Disability after a collision results in lost wages, significant medical expenses and innumerable costs such as loss of life...
The potential costs of your SCI
If you suffer from a motor vehicle accident in Washington, you may expect some pain and medical costs. But what sort of costs accrue from a spinal cord injury? Since medical science has no cure for these life-changing injuries yet, you will need to prepare for the...
Did your crash result in memory loss?
Washington residents like you suffer from many adverse affects after a serious crash. For example, most crash victims suffer from head, neck or back injuries. If you go through head trauma, you might also suffer from a brain injury. Brain injuries can cause chaotic...
May I get a realistic crash settlement from my insurance company?
Insurance carriers may use sophisticated technology to determine the cost of damages after an accident. If you have the ability to call your insurer immediately after a collision, a representative may ask you to take photographs with your mobile device. Uploading...
More than 700 injured in Washington work zones annually
Road construction is sometimes unavoidable when you travel Washington’s roadways. However, these work zones are often quite dangerous to navigate. Work zones create numerous crash, injury and fatality risks, and while some of those risks relate to the construction...
How can I avoid rear-end collisions?
Rear-ending another vehicle is annoying for multiple reasons, mostly because it is usually entirely preventable. The majority of rear-enders happen at slow speeds, and you are more likely to end up in a rear-end collision if you are at an intersection or heavy...
Motorcycle passengers more prone to TBIs than drivers
Because little protection exists between you and the roadway or other vehicles, riding a motorcycle always brings with it certain risks. New research shows that your chances of suffering a serious head injury are actually higher when you are riding on the back of the...
Driving during back-to-school season
When summer vacation ends and kids head back to school, there will be more young bicyclists and pedestrians on the streets. To help prevent accidents, Washington State’s drivers may need to exercise a much greater degree of awareness and caution. According to the AAA...
Who pays when you are in a rideshare accident?
In a two-car accident, you might have as few as two main parties involved: the drivers and their respective insurance companies. In commercial vehicle accidents, such as rideshare crashes, things might become slightly more complicated. As explained in section...