Distracted driving leads to many fatal crashes. While many people know that texting and driving increase your risk of a crash, many less-obvious types of distractions remain. Understanding what counts as a distraction helps you recognize and avoid the risks of taking...
Car accidents
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....
How to make your commute safer
One of the most dangerous routines workers have is commuting. Driving to and from work every day increases the risk of getting involved in a motor vehicle accident. Even if your commute is necessary, do what you can to minimize the risk of collisions. Avoid dangerous...
What damages come from rear-end collisions?
Rear-end collisions make up a good chunk of the crashes that happen on the road. As with most other types of crashes, they also tend to result in similar injuries depending on several factors. What sort of injuries are most common in rear-end crashes? Examining...