If someone caused an accident that killed your loved one, you may want to explore your rights and find out if you can hold that person liable. Washington state law 4.20.010 explains wrongful death rights of action that may result in economic and...
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3 steps to take before entering a construction zone
Even though road work is necessary to build and improve infrastructure, construction zones can be hazardous places for drivers and their passengers. In fact, between 1982 and 2017, more than 27,000 Americans died in car accidents in stretches of road construction....
Drowsy drivers pose a serious danger on the road
When people think of impaired driving, drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol usually come to mind. However, drowsiness may also cause significant impairments for motorists. Due to these impairments, drowsy drivers may have an increased risk of causing or...
What safety gear is needed when riding a motorcycle?
With summer almost here, riders throughout Washington state will soon take to their motorcycles once again. As a safe, responsible rider, you know the importance of following traffic rules and regulations. However, there are other steps you can take to protect...
Do older drivers increase risk due to complex in-car technology?
For many years, drivers have been speculating about the possible risks caused by elderly drivers. Due to delayed reflexes and responses, diminished vision and other causes, the theory is that older people are more likely to cause accidents on the roads. This line of...
How can road rage impact truck drivers?
During your typical commute, you may notice an angry driver of an eighteen-wheeler dangerously swerving and potentially crowding the lane you are in. This kind of driving is often known as road rage. Accidents and crashes can occur when these drivers incite problems,...
This group understandably faces outsized traffic safety challenges
“You should feel safe crossing the street.” Well, that’s just a given, isn’t it? It is a logical expectation, and one duly expressed in an authoritative Washington State legal source addressing motor vehicle accidents and injuries. That topical overview focuses with...
How do you determine fault after a car accident?
After your recent motor vehicle accident, you want nothing more than to repair your vehicle, nurse your injuries and get back to your daily life. Before that happens, you must determine which party bears responsibility for the collision. Forbes explores the...
Tips to stay safe while driving in the rain
People will often feel daunted about driving in the snow, but not everyone recognizes the potential hazards of driving in the rain. Nevertheless, heavy rains and slick roads can make for dangerous driving conditions. Whether you have just a few years of driving...
Understanding the prevalence of deadly truck accidents
If you recently collided with a large truck while riding in a vehicle, you likely have to work through a number of hardships. Setting aside the consequences of an injury, such as pain and mental trauma, these accidents sometimes prove fatal. Sadly, when someone passes...