Car Accidents

A vehicle's blind spot is any area around the car that the driver cannot see using their rear or side-view mirrors. It means that they cannot react to prevent a collision or any potential accident since they are not aware of their surroundings at the time. Given that...

If you drive in the winter, there's often no choice but to drive on snowy or icy roads. There's only so much that road crews can do to remove this snow and ice after a storm, and you need to know how to drive properly. Many accidents happen because people simply make...

There are safety experts who argue that raising the driving age would reduce the amount of serious and even fatal accidents in the United States every year. They think that 16 is too young and that the age should be set at 18 or even 21.  But would it make a...

In Washington, winter can mean cold, rainy days. It can also mean ice and snow piling up on the roads. When you have to drive to get to work or need to head to an appointment, you don’t always have the luxury of saying that it’s too dangerous to go out. That’s why...

Winter in Washington brings numerous challenges to both commuters and leisurely drivers. A drop in temperature, increased rainfall, higher winds, and other environmental factors mean that drivers must be able to adapt. Additionally, winter conditions can increase the...

If you are seated in the back seat, you might believe that you have a greater degree of safety if you are in a car involved in a collision in Washington state. Maybe you feel that the backs of the driver’s seat and passenger seat will act as a cushion to stop you from...

Washington is home to some of the biggest and most beautiful trees in the country. State residents and tourists alike head to the deciduous forests in droves when summer ends to see the changing colors.  Those beautiful leaves make the autumn season more enjoyable,...

One of the joys of driving is that you get to listen to the music you choose. When you are in the car alone you can play whatever you want, as loud as you want, and no matter how bad your voice, you can sing along without anyone complaining. Yet the music you choose...

If you’re car shopping because a crash has left yours with irreparable damage, you may be considering one of the makes and models of electric vehicles (EVs) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) you’ve seen on the road.  But are these cars as safe as gas-powered...

If you suffer serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident, they can change your life forever. You may not need to have medical care around the clock, but you may also never get back to the level of mobility you enjoyed before the accident. In a situation like this, a...