Seattle Personal Injury Blog
High-visibility clothing may be key to the safety of motorcycle riders
Motorcycle accidents often prove to be deadly. The combination of an automobile and a motorbike is an uneven match. It’s not uncommon for a motorist to tell a police officer responding to a crash scene that they never saw a motorcyclist coming before they collided...
Emotional damages from car accidents are often underestimated
Car accidents can be extremely scary, dangerous and traumatic. In seconds, the way that you see your life could be forever changed. In the aftermath of a car accident, the priority will be attending to your physical injuries. This is extremely important, because...
Plan carefully for driving in wintry weather
The colder months of the year are here, so it’s imperative that residents of Washington prepare for driving on the slick roads. Whether you’re driving through snow, on ice or over a combination of both, you must ensure that you’re ready. You also have to get your...
How often does drunk driving result in fatal crashes?
Holidays are a time in which families, friends and colleagues get together with one another for special dinners and parties. That festive mood quickly dissipates when a drunk driver hurts or kills someone traveling to or back from one of these celebrations, though....
Why Don’t Drivers See Bicyclists?
Bicycling over driving has many benefits: It’s good exercise, more ecofriendly and known to decrease stress, to name a few. However, bicycling on roads with cars and trucks can be dangerous. Sometimes it can feel as though drivers don’t even see bicyclists on the road...
The severe risks of driving on black ice
As we move into the cold winter months, drivers have to understand that they’ll face increased risks on the roads. Even a dusting of snow can make the pavement slick; sheets of ice can make it impossible to stop or turn. Perhaps the most dangerous weather factor for...
Adjusting to life in a wheelchair? Here’s how to stay healthy
When a motor vehicle hits a bicyclist or pedestrian, the results can be devastating. It can take years of recovery to return to even a semblance of your former self. You may be stuck using a wheelchair for a long time, so it’s important to know how you can protect...
Tips for highway driving safety
Most drivers in Washington understand the importance of staying safe on state highways. Each highway presents challenges to drivers that sometimes lead to motor vehicle accidents. Drivers who take the time brush up on a few highway driving safety tips are less likely...
What will it cost to make your home accessible after an injury?
When a loved one suffers a severe injury because of a car crash, many parts of your life may change. Who handles which responsibilities in your home, your overall household income and even how you use the space in your home will have to change. One of the expenses...
What makes a bicycle safe to ride?
If you are looking to buy a bicycle, one thing you should consider is safety. It is not something you will find mentioned in the bicycle manufacturer’s comparison charts, so here are some hints as to what takes. A bike will be safer when it is: Fitted to the rider:...
