Driving safely requires a motorist to use their eyes, hands and mind. Anything that takes one or more of these focuses away from their driving duties is considered a distraction. When a driver is distracted, they can’t react to things that happen on the road as safely...
Car Accidents
Can you drive hungover? Understanding the risks
A night of partying hard with a few too many alcoholic drinks leading to a miserable morning after is an all too familiar scenario. The dreadful experience of waking up feeling fatigued, nauseated and dehydrated after overindulging in beer, wine or liquor is known as...
Commute with confidence: Tips to reduce your risk of an accident
Driving to work or traveling daily on busy roads can be a stressful experience, especially when considering the potential risks of being involved in a car accident. Traffic jams, aggressive drivers and unexpected delays can all test your patience. Amidst the hustle...
Lower-speed areas sometimes experience some of the worst collisions
When people talk about major motor vehicle collisions, they often focus on high-speed crashes. Interstates and highways are often the location of some of the worst and most dramatic collisions that occur. The combination of high travel speeds and heavy traffic density...
Primary reasons why car accidents keep happening
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...
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 Issaquah drivers need to know about snow and ice
The greater Issaquah 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...
