When you’re a good neighbor or nice friend, you let others occasionally borrow your car. To the insurance, you are a permissive driver. Besides that, Washington's insurance policies may give you some added obligations in auto accidents. When you drive the car, the...
Car Accidents
Adjusting to life after a spinal cord injury is possible
A spinal cord injury can be very traumatic to deal with. The spinal cord is responsible for carrying messages from the brain to every part of the body, helping you do things like touch, move and feel. When Washington residents think of a spinal cord injury, they may...
2 hurt in crash on Interstate 5 in Washington
When there is a crash or a vehicle that has been disabled on the highway, the State Highway Patrol may respond. Those workers are doing their jobs, and they’re there to make sure that others are safe. Even the police can make mistakes behind the wheel, however. Slick...
Understanding the jargon relating to personal injury claims
If you or a loved one was seriously injured in a car accident, you'll need to ensure that the deserved compensation is gained. This can be a stressful process, and healing both physically and emotionally should always take priority. One of the reasons why making a...
Auto accidents increase in summer
“Summertime, and the living is easy.” So sang Ella Fitzgerald. Perhaps because the living feels so easy, the chance of dying on the roads is higher than usual. July and August are the two most dangerous months of the year to be driving, according to the National...
Why can’t people put down their phones when they drive?
From the moment that cellphones and smartphones became small and powerful enough to be taken with you, you’ve probably had one on you most of the time. It’s a reality that these small devices have penetrated society. Most people have at least one phone or smart device...
Why aren’t we more careful when we drive?
How careful are you when you know you’re doing something dangerous? Even just carrying a knife to the kitchen table or carrying a hot cup of coffee is enough to make most people slow down and be cautious. So why don’t we do the same thing in the car? Driving is the...
Eating behind the wheel: Don’t take the risk
Something many people do without thinking about the dangers is eating while they’re traveling. Whether it’s drinking a soda while you drive or eating a hamburger on the way to a meeting, you should know that doing so can be dangerous. Eating behind the wheel is a...