Washington residents like you suffer from many adverse affects after a serious crash. For example, most crash victims suffer from head, neck or back injuries. If you go through head trauma, you might also suffer from a brain injury. Brain injuries can cause...
May I get a realistic crash settlement from my insurance company?
Insurance carriers may use sophisticated technology to determine the cost of damages after an accident. If you have the ability to call your insurer immediately after a collision, a representative may ask you to take photographs with your mobile device. Uploading...
More than 700 injured in Washington work zones annually
Road construction is sometimes unavoidable when you travel Washington’s roadways. However, these work zones are often quite dangerous to navigate. Work zones create numerous crash, injury and fatality risks, and while some of those risks relate to the construction...
How can I avoid rear-end collisions?
Rear-ending another vehicle is annoying for multiple reasons, mostly because it is usually entirely preventable. The majority of rear-enders happen at slow speeds, and you are more likely to end up in a rear-end collision if you are at an intersection or heavy...
Motorcycle passengers more prone to TBIs than drivers
Because little protection exists between you and the roadway or other vehicles, riding a motorcycle always brings with it certain risks. New research shows that your chances of suffering a serious head injury are actually higher when you are riding on the back of the...
Driving during back-to-school season
When summer vacation ends and kids head back to school, there will be more young bicyclists and pedestrians on the streets. To help prevent accidents, Washington State’s drivers may need to exercise a much greater degree of awareness and caution. According to...
Who pays when you are in a rideshare accident?
In a two-car accident, you might have as few as two main parties involved: the drivers and their respective insurance companies. In commercial vehicle accidents, such as rideshare crashes, things might become slightly more complicated. As explained in section...
Things to consider before settling your car accident claim
Many personal injury lawsuits that stem from car accidents end up settling before they get to trial. While it’s true that a settlement can get you some quick financial relief in your time of need, you really need to scrutinize whether a settlement offer is really in...
Three-vehicle crash north of Orondo kills 2, injures 12
When one vehicle crosses over the center line on a busy road, a head-on crash is the usual result. Last Sunday, June 7, 2020, the result of such a mishap was not a head-on collision but a side swipe, driver’s door to driver’s door. As described by the Washington State...
Three-car accident injures three, blocks highway for three hours
Some motor vehicle accidents can be self-explanatory as revealed by the post-accident distribution of battered vehicle and debris. Other accidents, especially those that occur beyond the vision of witnesses, can be difficult to sort out. A recent three-vehicle...