“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...
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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...
What does a safe motorcycle helmet look like?
Picking out the right motorcycle helmet to use while on the open road can make a serious difference in the event of a crash. In order to choose the best helmet possible, it is important to know exactly what factors make a helmet safe. Meeting official...
Protect your motorcycle passenger’s safety
The state of Washington is beautiful, so it is not surprising that many people enjoy going for a pleasant ride. The pleasure exponentially increases when that ride is on the back of a motorcycle. And, of course, the only thing better than riding a motorcycle by...
How does winter weather impact trucks?
Winter can throw some horrible things your way when it comes to travel, especially on roads. It makes every driver and vehicle more dangerous because of the unpredictability of how ice and snow form on roadways and impact driving. This is especially true for large...
What are seatbelt injuries?
Most people recognize the importance of seatbelts. Restraints should prevent severe injuries while in a vehicle. The National Center for Biotechnology Information cites an NHTSA study that claims seatbelts reduce fatal injuries by over 40%. In some...
When can you seek legal damages for a Washington state auto accident injury?
According to the Washington State Injury and Violence Prevention Guide, motor vehicle accidents are the most common cause of traumatic injury. Disability after a collision results in lost wages, significant medical expenses and innumerable costs such as loss of life...
The potential costs of your SCI
If you suffer from a motor vehicle accident in Washington, you may expect some pain and medical costs. But what sort of costs accrue from a spinal cord injury? Since medical science has no cure for these life-changing injuries yet, you will need to prepare for the...