On behalf of Law Office of James A. Conley | Jan 6, 2021 | Blog, Car Accidents
It can be dangerous to drive a motorcycle on windy, wet, or snowy Washington roads. However, motorcycles also come with extremely good brakes and no obstructions to block a driver’s view. So, why do so many riders tend to get themselves into an accident? Read on...
On behalf of Law Office of James A. Conley | Dec 15, 2020 | Blog, Car Accidents
More than 250 highway work zone accidents take place every day in Washington and around the country, and many of the drivers who cause them are distracted by cellphones or other electronic devices. Accident statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety...
On behalf of Law Office of James A. Conley | Nov 24, 2020 | Blog, Car Accidents, Pedestrian And Bicycle Accidents
Because they don’t have the sloping profile of most cars, SUVs can do serious harm to a pedestrian’s body in a collision. Besides that, SUVs are much heavier than the average car. What Washington residents should know is that SUVs may be contributing to...
On behalf of Law Office of James A. Conley | Nov 2, 2020 | Blog, Truck Accidents
Drivers in Washington know that safety features on cars are always improving. In recent years, the number of deaths associated with collisions involving most passenger vehicles has gone down. But at the same time, the number of fatalities linked to large truck...
On behalf of Law Office of James A. Conley | Oct 22, 2020 | Blog, Car Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or catastrophically injured in Washington and around the country each year after being struck by motor vehicles. One such accident took place in Connecticut during the early morning hours of Oct. 1. According to a police report, a...
On behalf of Law Office of James A. Conley | Jun 26, 2020 | Blog, Car Accidents
Every year, there’s an uptick in auto accidents that involve teen drivers during the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Known as the “100 deadliest days,” it’s usually a good time for parents and teen drivers in Washington to sit down...
On behalf of Law Office of James A. Conley | Jun 12, 2020 | Blog, Car Accidents
Compared to the urban roads that many drivers in Washington travel each day, rural roads can seem safer, especially because of the lack of traffic. But this is far from the case, and it is precisely those drivers who are unfamiliar with rural roads who often make them...
On behalf of Law Office of James A. Conley | Jun 12, 2020 | Blog, Car Accidents
You may not know this, but fatigued driving can be every bit as dangerous as driving while under the influence of alcohol. When you get behind the wheel and drive on a Washington road without getting the proper rest, you can be a danger to other drivers on the road as...
On behalf of Law Office of James A. Conley | Jun 1, 2020 | Blog, Car Accidents
Consuming drugs or alcohol can interfere with a person’s ability to judge his or her surroundings. Therefore, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle in Washington and most other states after drinking a beer or using substances like marijuana or cocaine. It may...
On behalf of Law Office of James A. Conley | May 15, 2020 | Blog, Pedestrian And Bicycle Accidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has safety standards that all automakers are supposed to meet, but these standards concern the vehicle occupants only and not those outside a vehicle. Residents of Washington should know that by contrast, many...
