You probably already think of your smartphone as an extension of yourself. After all, you carry it everywhere, and it is always present in your vehicle. Innovators constantly come up with new apps for drivers. Now you can use one to help you weather a crash and...
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Was improper road maintenance the cause of your car crash?
Let us say you were driving on Highway 2 in a rainstorm when a falling boulder struck your car. You swerved, narrowly missing another vehicle and crashed into the hilly side of the road. This area of Highway 2 is avalanche-prone with little protection for vehicles....
What is negligent entrustment?
Your car accident in Issaquah can leave you facing an inordinate amount of unplanned expenses. While you likely do not want to seem as though you are attempting to punish the driver responsible for your collision, circumstances may make it necessary for you to hold...
Starting a new job after a car crash
Motor vehicle collisions can derail victims' lives in numerous ways, whether they suffer serious injuries or have a hard time paying medical expenses. Sometimes, these challenges can have an impact on other aspects of life, such as one's ability to continue working in...
Statute of limitations for car accidents in Washington
Virtually everyone will end up in a car accident at some point in their lives. You hope for something relatively minor, but unfortunately, many people end up sustaining serious injuries. That was the recent case for four teenagers who suffered serious injuries...
Is lane-splitting allowed in Washington?
Part of the thrill that comes with riding your motorcycle in and around Issaquah is the freedom that it provides. Traditional vehicles can often seem to restricting given the limitations that their size imposes. You, on the other hand, have the freedom to negotiate...
Driver fatigue and motorcycle collisions
Motorcycle accidents have many causes, whether they happen because someone driving a passenger vehicle was ignoring the speed limit or a motorcyclist was struggling to operate their motorcycle properly due to inexperience. Fatigue plays a major role in traffic...
Is a bicyclist a driver or a pedestrian?
In Issaquah, it is not uncommon to see bicyclists travellng on both the street and the sidewalk. This can raise a big question for drivers and pedestrians: Where do bikes actually belong? The answer may vary in certain conditions, but generally, bicyclists can...
Impact of marijuana-induced driving
People are well aware of the dangers of driving after consuming alcohol. However, driving while under the influence of marijuana is just as dangerous. Research has found that marijuana substantially impairs reaction time, motor skills and judgment. Washington police...
Allergy season and the risk of a motorcycle crash
Riding a motorcycle can present many dangers during any time of the year, whether a motorcyclist encounters ice on the road during the colder months or congested traffic during a summer festival or popular event. However, many motorcyclists struggle with seasonal...