Motor Vehicle Accidents

Fatigued driving doesn’t get as much press as drunk driving, but it could be just as dangerous and might be more common. Some experts believe that drowsiness may be involved in as many as 21% of all fatal motor vehicle accidents, or more than 6,000 every year. By...

One of the most common types of injuries in a car accident is back injury. And while some back pains go away with rest, others can develop into an unending discomfort that can result in your inability to perform your daily chores without pain.  Depending on the...

There are a lot of driving situations that feel dangerous. Taking to the road in heavy traffic can be nerve-wracking. One fear motorists have is sharing the road with truckers. Motorists often cite various reasons for that. One reason that few cite is concerns about...

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) gets snowplows out to clear the roads of snow and ice as soon as possible after a snowstorm hits. Crews typically start by clearing the busiest state routes and the most hazardous areas, like hills, ramps,...

The colder months of the year are here, so it’s imperative that residents of Washington prepare for driving on the slick roads. Whether you’re driving through snow, on ice or over a combination of both, you must ensure that you’re ready. You also have to get your...

As we move into the cold winter months, drivers have to understand that they’ll face increased risks on the roads. Even a dusting of snow can make the pavement slick; sheets of ice can make it impossible to stop or turn. Perhaps the most dangerous weather factor for...

Washington has some problems with boating safety. According to the Washington State Parks Boating Program, there were 25 accidents involving recreational boats in just 30 days over part of July and August this year. While the exact number of injuries aren’t tallied,...

How many times have you been driving along when your phone beeped at you? Maybe it’s a message from that Seattle girl you asked on a date? Perhaps it’s a job offer from the interview you had? What if it is your mom and she has fallen in her kitchen and may bleed to...

Personal injury legal protections can help injured car accident victims with the damages they have suffered in a car accident. They are valuable protections that can help injured victims with their physical, financial and emotional damages following a car accident....

As vehicle manufacturers continually look for ways to make their products stand out from the competition, adding new technologies becomes important. Many of today's vehicle technologies focus on improving safety.  According to Consumer Reports, roughly one in three...