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...

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...

“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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...