Car Accidents

The greater Seattle area generally has a relatively mild climate. It doesn't seem as cold of temperatures or as much snow as other northern parts of the United States. The Puget Sound region benefits from the ocean nearby, which helps the area maintain steady...

Animal strikes are very dangerous for drivers and passengers, and they often result in serious damage to vehicles. But strikes with larger animals, such as deer, can actually cause some significant injuries. This could also be more common than many people realize. For...

Most people understand the idea that inclement weather contributes to crash risk. Wind, lightning, fog and all sorts of precipitation can make it much more difficult to drive safely. However, people sometimes take for granted that rain isn't a very serious safety...

It's been more than two years since the COVID-19 pandemic reached Seattle, but its effects continue reverberating. One unfortunate trend in the U.S. since 2020 has been an increase in fatal auto accidents. From summer 2020 until this past April, the country...

With children around the country back in school, parents may feel a sense of relief now that there is more wiggle room in their daily schedules. However, they may also be acutely aware of how school attendance leads to certain risks. Children in high-density...

Millions of gallons of coffee are consumed in the United States every year. The majority of Americans drink it every single day, and even those who don’t have it every day may drink it multiple times per week. In other words, Americans are a bit obsessed with coffee....

When you’re driving on the highway, one of the things you expect is that people will stay within the speed limit and also help minimize the risk of crashing. You hope that they will pay attention and not merge too closely to you, since this could result in a near miss...

These days, if you’re involved in a car crash, it’s more likely than ever that it was captured on video or in photos. Red-light cameras, Ring doorbells, businesses’ and other surveillance videos and even cameras on the helmets and bikes of passing cyclists can provide...

You may have had a recent accident that impairs your ability to walk. It may have happened because you fell down some steps or you sprained your ankle on a hiking trip. Whatever the cause, it has complicated your life. This might make it hard to walk around your...

Car crashes can cause tens of thousands of dollars in property damage costs and hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical expenses and lost wages. State law in Washington requires that every driver carry liability insurance to protect themselves and others if they...