On behalf of Law Office of James A. Conley | Sep 16, 2020 | Car Accidents
A woman in Washington was killed in a motorcycle accident when the motorcycle she was riding collided with a vehicle on Highway 20. The woman was riding in the passenger seat of a motorcycle that was driven by a 35-year-old man. Both the motorcycle and the vehicle...
On behalf of Law Office of James A. Conley | Aug 19, 2020 | Car Accidents
Studies have shown that a growing number of drivers are concerned about accidents that involve distracted driving. Many people in Washington and beyond feel that driving is becoming less safe. Most people believe that they themselves are safe drivers but don’t...
On behalf of Law Office of James A. Conley | Aug 11, 2020 | Car Accidents
When drivers in Washington get behind the wheel of a car, they want to know that they’re safe. Most cars produced today have built-in safety features that help keep their occupants from getting in accidents. Everything from adaptive cruise control to blind spot...
On behalf of Law Office of James A. Conley | Aug 4, 2020 | Car Accidents
Advanced driver-assistance systems, or ADAS, can prevent many car collisions, but perhaps you’re not so sure about the benefits. It could be that the accident that you were involved in here in Washington is somehow related to the use or abuse of ADAS. You know...
On behalf of Law Office of James A. Conley | Jul 10, 2020 | Car Accidents
Nine out of 10 car crashes in Washington and across the U.S. are the result of driver error. If errors can be eliminated, then the roads will become a lot safer, which is why so many people are looking to self-driving cars for a solution. At their current stage of...
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 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...
