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...
On behalf of Law Office of James A. Conley | May 4, 2020 | Blog, Car Accidents
Highway work zones seem to be a magnet for car crashes in Washington and across the U.S. In fact, crashes occur in these zones every 5.4 minutes. Narrow lanes and speeding are two factors that raise the risk for a crash and increase its severity, and a new study has...
On behalf of Law Office of James A. Conley | Apr 20, 2020 | Blog, Truck Accidents
Many truckers in Washington would admit that they need caffeine to stay awake sometimes, but they may not be aware of the dangers. A study conducted by a U.K. transportation safety expert and the Virginia Tech Transport Institute has tentatively linked high coffee...
On behalf of Law Office of James A. Conley | Apr 1, 2020 | Blog, Truck Accidents
The roads of Washington are filled with drivers who are busy texting, talking on their cellphones or eating a quick meal while behind the wheel, which is very distracting and dangerous behavior. Unfortunately, many of these drivers are commercial truckers. Truck...
On behalf of Law Office of James A. Conley | Mar 20, 2020 | Blog, Car Accidents
Washington residents should be aware that the driver-assist systems found in many newer vehicles have been linked with serious, sometimes fatal, accidents. In March 2018, for example, a driver was killed after he engaged Autopilot on his Tesla Model X and proceeded to...
On behalf of Law Office of James A. Conley | Dec 30, 2019 | Blog, Car Accidents
When people are injured in a Washington car accident, they may be owed compensation by the party who is at fault. Unfortunately, one problem that may arise for some victims that the accident might seem minor at the time. In some cases, it may take days or even weeks...
