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...
Car Accidents
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...
Does a permissive driver have obligations in auto accidents?
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...
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...