Car accidents can have devastating consequences, both in terms of personal injury and financial costs. There are many factors that can contribute to car accidents, including human error – which is responsible for the vast majority of all accidents – environmental...
Car Accidents
Rainy pavement is responsible for almost half of all crashes
When it comes to safety on Washington roads what people may believe isn’t always accurate. For example, most people would probably tell you that snowy or icy road conditions are the top cause of weather-related car crashes, especially since Washington hasn't made a...
2 times broken bones from a wreck become life-altering injuries
Broken bones or fractures are among the crash-related injuries that people may identify right at the scene of a wreck. They can't put weight on one of their legs, so they realize that it must be broken. They then go to see a doctor and get the appropriate treatment so...
Does a minor driving mistake prevent an injury claim?
Most people involved in motor vehicle collisions expect to make an insurance claim for any losses they suffer. The fault for the crash will play a role in which policy covers everybody's losses. When the liability for your recent wreck falls to the other driver...
What Seattle drivers need to know about snow and ice
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...
What should you do if you see a deer?
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...
Rain causes more deadly crashes than snow and fog combined
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...
Did the pandemic make us worse drivers?
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...
School zones are the site of many injuries to young students
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...
Is Starbucks causing car accidents?
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....
