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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Many personal injury lawsuits that stem from car accidents end up settling before they get to trial. While it’s true that a settlement can get you some quick financial relief in your time of need, you really need to scrutinize whether a settlement offer is really in...