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...
What is “comparative negligence,” and what does it have to do with accidents?
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...
Just how dangerous are air bags?
Safety is on the mind of any person who ever gets behind the wheel of a vehicle. They might purchase a car because of a high safety rating or because of an incredible number of air bags. Safety is important, but even safety tools inside a vehicle have their own risks....
1 killed, 2 injured in serious car crash in Washington
A car crash comes unexpectedly. One minute, you may be thinking about what you want to eat for lunch or where you’d like to go for dinner, and the next you find yourself calling 911 for help. It’s a shocking situation to deal with, and it can take all of your energy...
Here’s what you should know about distracted driving in America
Car crashes happen every day in the United States. There’s a good chance that you may have seen one while driving to or from work, for example. Or course, the truth is that many of the crashes that happen could be avoided. People simply get distracted and don’t pay...
Don’t make a car insurance claim mistake
Even though you pay for car insurance every month, it’s your hope that you never have to use it. If you do, it means that something has gone wrong, such as an accident with another vehicle. When making a car insurance claim, it’s critical that you don’t fall prey to...
These car accident injuries are common
Regardless of the circumstances surrounding a car accident, the chance of serious injury or death is very real. Fortunately, there are ways to protect yourself, such as by following the rules of the road and wearing your seat belt. Even if you’re a cautious driver,...
Damages you may be able to claim for car accident injuries
In the immediate aftermath of a car accident, there’s nothing more important than receiving medical treatment and working with your doctor to make a full recovery. As time allows, you should also learn more about the cause of the accident, which includes who was at...
Washington State drunk driving deaths exceed U.S. average
If you are like a lot of people in Washington State, you might assume that all of the awareness campaigns and strong laws concerning drunk driving have made significant and positive impacts in the community. That may be true, but the fact of the matter is that drunk...
State sees increase in auto deaths
Residents in Washington State have for years heard about the dangers of drunk driving. Numerous public awareness and education campaigns have been launched to reiterate the need for people to make responsible decisions and to make safety a priority. However, many...