You’ve likely encountered at least one really bad driver in Seattle or elsewhere in Washington. Whether the person was distracted by a smartphone, intoxicated by alcohol or speeding for no apparent reason, a bad driver can be a risk to everyone they share the road...

Children between ages 3 and 14 mostly suffer unintentional deaths while riding in a car. Most children's car-related injuries or deaths occur when they aren’t restrained correctly. In Washington, children must be properly restrained anytime they get in a car. Here are...

Car accidents don't always cause injuries that are easy to identify. Although you might feel good today, you could be dealing with stiffness, inflammation and limited movement in the days to come. That's why understanding the many back injuries that are caused by...

Washington drivers run the risk of getting into rubbernecking-related accidents when they take to the road. Informing the public of what rubbernecking is and why it's so dangerous can help to prevent more of this behavior from happening in the future. What is...

While many Washington inhabitants are well aware of the fact that drinking and driving is extremely dangerous, many people don't realize how equally risky drowsy driving can be. In fact, a study showed that 50% of American adults have admitted to driving while they...

The warm and sunny weather during summer is perfect for long drives out of town. Unfortunately, a lot of vehicle accidents happen during this season. The number of car accidents in Washington is baffling. Listed below are five common causes of summer vehicle...

Although there are about 1.6 million auto accidents related to distracted driving in the U.S every year, there is still no national ban on texting and driving as of 2021. State-level laws do exist, but penalties vary. Some states fine texting drivers, while states...

Even serious injuries can result from a minor accident. In Washington, the party who causes an accident is responsible to pay for the damage that they cause. Even when the accident is relatively minor, the responsible party may owe the victim compensation. Serious...

Although it can be stressful to get into an auto accident, the situation can become even more complicated if you make a few common mistakes after the collision has occurred. Don't forget to immediately call the police after the accident takes place. You also don't...

Seattle is known for the high amount of rainfall the city receives each year. Residents of the city and other parts of Washington should understand that this rainfall increases the likelihood of becoming involved in an accident. By the numbers The Department of...