The key to understanding how a car crash happened is to gather relevant evidence. That includes documenting things like road conditions at the time, what the involved vehicles were doing, posted speed limits and the presence of traffic signals. The Washington State...
Month: February 2020
Winter Weather Can Cause Treacherous Road Conditions
Seattle traffic can be hectic even on bright and sunny days. However, when winter weather settles into the area, road conditions can deteriorate quickly and present drivers with dangerous routes. Just last month, parts of the metropolitan area were significantly...
Wintery roads and over-confidence can be a recipe for disaster
The Seattle-area has seen its fair share of snowy and icy roads lately. In fact, they are to blame for numerous car accidents across the region, including one that involved 30 cars. These treacherous conditions require extreme caution to ensure safety, which is...
Four-vehicle accident causes serious injuries, death in Seattle
People who take to the road in Seattle and across Washington State must be vigilant to avoid auto accidents. These collisions can cause serious injuries and death. They can occur for myriad reasons from inclement weather to mistakes on the part of a driver to...
Winter weather can increase the danger of car accidents
In Washington State, there is always the danger of an auto accident. This can be for a variety of reasons including a driver who is reckless, under the influence, distracted or drowsy. In the winter, a new layer of risk is added with snow and ice. Understanding the...
3 tips for driving safely on black ice
On Jan. 13, 2020, ice settled on the streets and highways of Seattle, Washington. That night, a 30-car chain-reaction crash occurred during rush hour traffic along the SR 520 bridge near Bellevue. There were no major injuries. Winter weather can complicate commuting...
Seattle tells motorists to slow down
Seattle has a Vision Zero program that calls for ending all traffic deaths and injuries by 2030. Lower speed limits and roadway changes are part of the effort. However, the city is making little, if any progress, toward its goal. The number of injuries and fatalities...
Will high-tech cars kill more pedestrians and cyclists?
The newest numbers from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show walking and bicycling are fast getting more dangerous, including in Washington State. Recent technology like self-driving cars may help turn these numbers around someday. But so...
