A series of tragic accidents involving tow truck drivers have brought renewed attention to the fact that far too many drivers seem to be unaware of Washington state’s “Move Over” law. As of August, at least 15 tow truck operators and technicians have been killed this...
When you hear people talking on the TV about a traffic accident, they usually refer to the vehicles. For example, a car hit a motorcycle or a truck pulled in front of a bike. Doing so makes it easy to forget that vehicles are inanimate objects. It is a person who...
When behind the wheel, drivers have a variety of details that require their focus: steering, monitoring their speed, checking their mirrors, looking out for hazards and reading road signs, among others. These distractions can lead to accidents, and accidents related...
If you are involved in a car accident while traveling in Washington, you may experience a variety of injuries. In some cases, you may be too hurt to ever return to work, school or other activities that you took part in prior to the accident. Head and neck injuries are...
There are many dangers on Washington state roads, but one that has become prominent in recent years is distracted driving. While people might have an idea of what activities contribute to a lack of attention – a cellphone for example – they might not know the specific...
Most of the essential products that people rely on in Washington state and around the country are delivered by truck. In fact, 70% of all goods in the U.S. get transported in large trucks. While trucking is a vital part of our economy, it creates many hazards on the...
Biking in Seattle can seem like an extreme sport sometimes. Most roads aren’t designed with bicycle-friendliness in mind, and Seattle is no exception. A recent study analyzed different intersections within the city of Seattle using bike crash data from 2013-2017....
In Washington and throughout the country, commercial truck accidents are among the most dangerous types of motor vehicle collisions that can occur. Because of the much greater sizes and weights of large trucks compared to passenger vehicles, truck crashes are much...
Your job interview went well. Most of it was done online, and now you complete an in-person interview at the company’s downtown location. Strolling to your car while in a nearby parking ramp, your optimistic thoughts are abruptly interrupted when someone accosts you....
As people in Washington and around the country enjoy the summer outdoors, dog bites become more common. Most households in the U.S. have at least one pet in the home, but some dogs may be more prone to biting or other dangerous behavior. In addition, outside stimuli...
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