Seattle Personal Injury Blog
Caution is imperative around railroad crossings
All drivers will come across train tracks at some point as they drive. It’s imperative that everyone uses proper safety measures around them. One thing that drivers shouldn’t ever do is try to race a train. Vehicles can stop much easier than a train. It can take a...
New stop sign law could reduce bike accidents in Seattle
For a bike rider, coming to an intersection with a four-way stop can be risky. You may not be able to tell for sure if the car to your left or the vehicle across the street is about to turn into your path when you start up again. That is why many Seattle riders would...
Study: Passenger vehicle safety systems work in big rigs, too
The Mitsubishi Mirage is one of the very lightest cars sold in the Seattle metro area, weighing in at a mere 2,029 pounds. The heaviest a commercial truck can weigh here in Washington is 105,000 pounds, which means a fully loaded tractor-trailer tips the scales at...
What stops motorcyclists from wearing the right safety gear?
Motorcyclists are highly conscious of the fact that the roads are dangerous and that the drivers of regular motor vehicles don’t always see them. Sometimes those other drivers are distracted, but they may also simply “look right through” a motorcyclist simply because...
Bicyclists and safety hazards: Things to worry about
As a bicyclist, you understand that there are safety hazards everywhere. For that reason, it’s imperative that you take as many steps as you can to protect yourself. This starts with a clear vision of what type of trouble you could face, as this gives you more...
It’s time to review the safety steps recreational boaters need to take
Washington has some problems with boating safety. According to the Washington State Parks Boating Program, there were 25 accidents involving recreational boats in just 30 days over part of July and August this year. While the exact number of injuries aren’t tallied,...
Documenting the scene of a crash can help you later
Right after a car crash happens, you're probably going to check yourself and other passengers in your vehicle for signs of injuries. Then you'll possibly speak with the other driver or drivers involved. You will call for police and medical attention if necessary and...
Looking at your phone takes longer than you think
How many times have you been driving along when your phone beeped at you? Maybe it’s a message from that Seattle girl you asked on a date? Perhaps it’s a job offer from the interview you had? What if it is your mom and she has fallen in her kitchen and may bleed to...
How can motorcyclists improve visibility?
It is a fact that wearing proper gear while riding a motorcycle saves lives. It is also true that many motorcyclists across the United States opt to not wear potentially life-saving protective clothing. Not only is it important to wear proper gear in the instance of a...
The Dutch reach might help prevent bicycle accidents
Bicycle accidents remain an all too common occurrence. In fact, 2018 alone saw more than 800 bicyclist fatalities, and thousands of others were injured in bicycle crashes. The most devastating bicycle accidents are those that involve cars and trucks, such as when a...
