Car crashes and bike accidents cause numerous serious injuries to Washington residents and tourists every year. Unfortunately, injured individuals often have to deal with severe financial strain along with the physical and mental consequences of their injuries. For...
Month: March 2020
Helping your family member adapt to a physical disability
When you receive the news that your family member has been involved in a tragic accident in Washington that has resulted in serious injuries, it may seem as though all of the ambitions that were once a part of his or her future are now unreachable. However, physical...
Overcoming driving phobia after a car accident
If people have been involved in a car accident in Washington, it is not unusual for them to feel apprehensive to begin driving again. Where they may have previously been confident about driving and enjoyed the flexibility of traveling, now those positive emotions may...
How can you make teaching bicycle safety fun for children?
Riding bicycles can be a fun way for your family to spend time together and enjoy the beauty of your neighborhood in Washington. Cycling can also be a valuable form of transportation for your children in getting to and from school and other activities. Teaching your...
Ways to cope with a new disability
Far too many Seattle-area residents are injured in car accidents. Although many of these individuals are able to quickly recover from relatively minor injuries, some car accident victims are left with permanent disabilities. This can be physically, emotionally, and...
5 key safety tips for new motorcyclists
Spring is in the air, and motorcyclists are gearing up to hit the open road. Along with the seasoned riders are new motorcyclists, ready to ride for the first time. Regardless of how long you’ve been a motorcyclist, it’s important to avoid risky behavior and follow...
Tips for driving safely in heavy rain
Seattle is known across the country as one of the rainiest cities. Heavy rainfall can create many hazards, so you need to know how to handle yourself in rain as a Seattle driver. On average, we get precipitation 155 days out of the year. Heavy rainfall can render...
People mixing marijuana with other drugs or alcohol cause crashes
When Washington first took steps to legalize marijuana, one of the common concerns among those who opposed legalization was the potential for people to get behind the wheel while under the influence of marijuana. Research on the impact of marijuana on driving is...
Helpful road safety tips for every cyclist
Seattle ranks among the bike-friendly cities in the country. A significant portion of the city's population bikes to work. However, according to a recent post in The Seattle Times, the number of cyclist commuters is on a sharp decline. Although the number of cyclists...
How Seattle bike lanes work
Bicycling is a way of life in Seattle, and with spring just around the corner, bike traffic is likely to increase. The city has taken steps to help cars and bicycles coexist more easily and avoid accidents by creating special bike lanes and facilities on the streets...