Car accidents

When one vehicle crosses over the center line on a busy road, a head-on crash is the usual result. Last Sunday, June 7, 2020, the result of such a mishap was not a head-on collision but a side swipe, driver’s door to driver’s door. As described by the Washington State...

Some motor vehicle accidents can be self-explanatory as revealed by the post-accident distribution of battered vehicle and debris. Other accidents, especially those that occur beyond the vision of witnesses, can be difficult to sort out. A recent three-vehicle...

Many people in Washington and beyond get excited any time a new product hits the market because of advancements in technology. They upgrade to a new cellphone every time a new model is available, even if the phone they have is still working fine. Some people are the...

If traffic patterns on a Washington highway suddenly change, drivers and their passengers may be at risk for an accident if the drivers are not paying close attention. Distracted driving is a common factor in many collisions. A crash that occurred on a Sunday at...

Investigators are not always able to determine the exact cause of a collision right away. It might take days or weeks of research, which sometimes includes reenacting a particular incident to try to formulate a conclusion. On a recent Friday, after midnight, a...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one person dies every 50 minutes in a collision involving a drunk driver. This is significant, as the drinking doesn’t have to occur at a bar or restaurant. Even those in Kent who thought they could enjoy a...

No matter how experienced a Washington driver is, an unexpected issue can suddenly arise while driving that creates a serious hazard. In fact, sometimes a sudden turn of events can cause a collision that winds up causing injuries or worse. Sadly, a recent crash...

Washington highways are often dangerous. Whether riding as a passenger in someone’s car or traveling as a pedestrian, unexpected issues may arise at any time that place vehicle occupants or those on foot at risk for personal injury. In many situations, a person’s...

Accidents happen for many reasons. Drivers may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or they suffer fatigue from long working hours or a lack of sleep. Distracted driving, however, is an especially prevalent cause for Washington car accidents. Nearly three years...

Let’s say that two cars are involved in an accident on a Washington roadway. Each driver does the right thing by sharing their name, contact number and insurance information. The next step is to determine liability. But if each driver insists that the other is at...