by Dean Standish Perkins & Associates | May 30, 2018 | Car Accidents
Many Seattle-area parents cannot wait for the day their children to become licensed drivers. Excitement often overshadows the concerns parents should about their teens’ safety behind the wheel. Driving is not just a rite of passage for teens. It is also a...
by Dean Standish Perkins & Associates | May 23, 2018 | Train Accidents
Car accidents may be more common than train accidents, but both can lead to devastating loss. The force of a train accident is frequently fatal. Trains use extremely powerful engines to move heavy freight, which means that they are also difficult to stop in an...
by Dean Standish Perkins & Associates | May 20, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Walking down the street should never put a Washington resident in harm’s way. Unfortunately, many pedestrians are injured or killed to no fault of their own. Although many of these accidents happen when a driver is drunk or distracted, they can also happen...
by Dean Standish Perkins & Associates | May 18, 2018 | Motorcycle Accidents
There is nothing better for avid Seattle motorcycle riders than a beautiful day and an open road. The objective is to enjoy the ride and arrive at the destination they had in mind, rather than the emergency room. Unfortunately, this is not always possible, especially...
by Dean Standish Perkins & Associates | May 9, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Whether a driver is new to the road or has decades of experience, they might feel nervous every time they sit behind the wheel. This anxious feeling makes perfect sense; other people can forget that they are operating a machine capable of killing someone. Nervousness,...
by Dean Standish Perkins & Associates | May 7, 2018 | Car Accidents
In recent years, distracted driving has become a primary cause of car accidents. Some estimates report that as many as 1.6 million accidents occur as a result of a driver using a cellphone. Many of these result in serious injuries. Often, people cannot help...
by Dean Standish Perkins & Associates | May 4, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Oftentimes, car crashes seem to happen out of nowhere. Another driver’s negligence may not become apparent until it is too late. However, there are some precautions you can take to decrease the likelihood of an accident. Staying alert to your surroundings and...