Driving recklessly in Washington is a criminal offense. A conviction carries a maximum sentence of one year in jail and a $5,000 fine along with license suspension and vehicle impoundment. However, when a reckless driver causes an accident that results in injuries and...
Car Accidents
Watch out for these hidden car accident injuries in Washington
When most people get into an auto accident, they will experience some pretty obvious injuries, which are often the painful ones that show up right away. However, there are also a lot of hidden injuries that can occur after an accident, which might not show up until...
How does speeding lead to car crashes?
In Seattle, car crashes are a leading cause of death and serious injury. There are certain reasons why speeding leads to this problem and ways to avoid it. How does speeding lead to more car crashes? The faster a driver is going, the less time they have to react to...
Understanding drunk driving and car accidents
It's no secret that drunk driving is a huge problem in Washington. Every year, thousands of people die in auto accidents that involve a driver who was under the influence. How drunk driving leads to car accidents One of the most common ways that drunk driving leads to...
Comparative negligence laws in Washington state
Filing suit against a potentially negligent party in the state of Washington can be a challenge in some situations, but not as difficult as in some other states. The details surrounding how the injury occurred are still vital to the final outcome in most cases even...
Improper cargo loading leads to truck accidents
In Washington, there are commercial trucking laws, combined with federal safety regulations, that govern what truck drivers can and cannot do on the road. They are restricted in the amount of weight they can place on their trucks and are told how to load and unload...
Distracted driving facts and penalties in Washington
Distracted driving caused by technology has been around since Chrysler added a portable record player to vehicles in the 1950s. Since then, modern technology has only increased the risk of distracted driving. Drivers in Seattle, Washington, may face steep fines for...
Driving safely in the rain
Residents of Seattle are no strangers to rainy weather. While the rain is expected, it can make the roads more slippery and lead to motor vehicle accidents if drivers aren’t careful. There are certain steps you can take to drive more safely in the rain. Slow your...
Rural roads are statistically more dangerous than urban roads
Many people in Washington are nervous to drive on busy freeways filled with traffic. In fact, you may even know someone who tries to avoid highways whenever possible. But what some people don’t understand is that rural roads can actually be more dangerous than crowded...
The correlation between MVA and spinal column injuries
Motor vehicle accidents (MVA) are the leading cause of spinal cord injury (SCI) across the US and in Washington State. Up to 450,000 people are living with SCI in the US alone. What are other causes, symptoms and treatment options for SCI? Causes of SCI Though auto...