Western Washington Personal Injury Law Blog
Later school starts may improve roadway safety
Early school starting times in Washington may contribute to a significant number of car accidents involving teen drivers. According to a newly released study from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, starting the school day later could lead to safer...
The NHTSA should upgrade its crash tests and safety ratings
Car buyers in Washington and across the U.S. probably know about the crash test safety ratings given by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. These go from a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the safest. The rating system dates back to the 1990s and has...
Cities that drivers should be careful in
A car accident can happen on any road and at any time in Washington and around the country. However, a study by Go Safe Labs found that some parts of the U.S. are more likely to have one than others. Houston and Charlotte Top the List According to the study, there...
Pain and suffering multiplier in personal injury cases
When people in Washington are injured in car accidents because of the negligent actions of other drivers or entities, they may be entitled to recover damages by filing personal injury lawsuits. Two types of compensatory damages may be recoverable in a lawsuit,...
How to avoid pedestrian accidents
Many people in Washington choose to walk for health reasons and to simply get to where they need to go. When people walk, they need to take proactive measures to ensure that they remain safe. Pedestrians who are involved in motor vehicle accidents are much likelier to...
Washington traffic accident kills 2, injures 2
According to news reports, two pedestrians were killed and two were injured in an accident in Seattle, Washington. The accident occurred on Nov. 29 on Aurora Avenue. Witnesses reported that a woman was speeding on Aurora Avenue when she lost control of her vehicle....
Game theory may determine liability in autonomous car accidents
Some Washington residents may be familiar with the fatal accident that happened in March 2018 between a self-driving Uber vehicle and a pedestrian. The crash happened in Arizona, and the National Transportation Safety Board has issued a ruling that splits liability...
FMCSA proposes new and updated large-truck crash study
Washington residents should know that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is responsible for regulating the commercial trucking industry here in the U.S. Every so often, the FMCSA will conduct a study on the causes behind tow-away, injury and fatal...
AAA study uncovers dangers over new car safety tech
Several new systems that automakers now offer to make driving safer are actually putting more drivers at risk, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The group recently released the results of a study looking at the risks associated with new safety...
Pedestrian deaths hit highest point since 1990
According to a recent report, which has attracted national media attention, 6,227 pedestrians across the country lost their lives in traffic accidents during 2018. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, which analyzed the report, this was an increase...
