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...
On behalf of Law Office of James A. Conley | Apr 14, 2020 | Car Accidents
It’s against the law in Washington to drive so slowly that one impedes the normal flow of traffic. It’s dangerous, and it leads other drivers to act dangerously, too, possibly causing an accident. If you were injured at the hands of a slow or an aggressive...
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 | Mar 12, 2020 | Car Accidents
Daylight saving time has been studied for its negative impact on health and safety, and it has come to the point where Washington and several other states are considering abolishing it. A new study shows just how deadly the spring switch to DST can be. Researchers at...
On behalf of Law Office of James A. Conley | Feb 26, 2020 | Car Accidents
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...
