Automobile accidents represent a significant threat to the health and lives of Washington’s citizenry. Every year, thousands of drivers, passengers, motorcyclists and pedestrians fall victim to largely preventable accidents. And while causes like driving under the...
Are women more apt than men to be injured in a car crash?
While motor vehicle safety features may have improved over the years, from improving seat belts, air bags and crumple zones, that does not mean that a serious car crash in Seattle cannot lead to severe injuries. And, despite these improvements, according to one report...
Experts see dangerous driving trends in Seattle
Residents of Seattle and the rest of Washington have been eagerly anticipating the end of the ongoing health crisis. Now that the end appears to be clearly in sight, many people have been wondering about how the pandemic may have changed our behaviors. One area that...
News: Accident involving multiple vehicles kills one in Fife
FIFE, WA - A multi-vehicle accident on I-5 killed one person Friday morning, reports KOMO News. Authorities responded to the scene around 4 a.m. after receiving reports of an accident that included at least one death on I-5. This accident caused traffic to back-up...
News: Crash disrupts traffic in Cedar Valley
SEATTLE, WA - A collision blocked the left lane of traffic Thursday morning, reports WSDOT Traffic. It appears that a blue sedan has suffered damage to it's front end. Four vehicles remained in front of it, but it is uncertain if they were involved in the collision....
Running a red light can cause a serious accident
When drivers are traveling from one place to another in a rush or are distracted, they may run a red light. In Seattle, there are red light cameras placed throughout the city that take still photos and record video when a vehicle runs a red light. There are also...
Proving fault in car crashes is essential for compensation
A Seattle resident injured in a car accident caused by someone else will most likely have a number of costs associated with the crash. Depending on the severity of the accident, this could include medical expenses and property damage costs. One way to recover these...
Hit and run accidents in Washington
If a driver causes an accident, it’s reasonable to assume that he or she will stop to exchange insurance information with the other driver and to make sure the other driver isn’t hurt. This doesn’t always happen, however. If the driver leaves the scene of an accident,...
News: Pedestrian injured after driver crashes into S.E. 38th St. business
BELLEVUE, WA - One person was hospitalized after a driver crashed into a Bellevue storefront Wednesday morning. According to a tweet by Belleview PD, the accident occurred at about 10:48 a.m. within the 12800 block of Southeast 38th Street. One person suffered a leg...
Recovering damages following an unfortunate car accident
If you were involved in a car accident here in Washington State, you may be suffering from serious injuries ranging from traumatic brain injury to fractures. As a car accident victim, you may be entitled to compensation from the negligent parties that caused the...