People will often feel daunted about driving in the snow, but not everyone recognizes the potential hazards of driving in the rain. Nevertheless, heavy rains and slick roads can make for dangerous driving conditions.  Whether you have just a few years of driving...

Picking out the right motorcycle helmet to use while on the open road can make a serious difference in the event of a crash.  In order to choose the best helmet possible, it is important to know exactly what factors make a helmet safe.  Meeting official...

The state of Washington is beautiful, so it is not surprising that many people enjoy going for a pleasant ride. The pleasure exponentially increases when that ride is on the back of a motorcycle. And, of course, the only thing better than riding a motorcycle by...

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...

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...