Motor Vehicle Accidents

Drunk driving deaths increase in Washington State

People who live in Washington State have no doubt heard for years and even for decades about how dangerous it is to drive a motor vehicle after drinking alcohol. Unfortunately, it seems that despite the clear facts, there continue to be too many people who simply refuse to make the safe and responsible choice...

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Are Washington drivers really that bad?

We have previously written about drivers in Washington’s metropolitan areas. Drivers in three of Washington’s cities – Bellevue, Tacoma, and Seattle – filed an above-average number of car insurance claims compared to other metro areas around the U.S. Out of 200 U.S. cities, Seattle was ranked near the bottom in terms of driver safety....

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Driving with frost on the windshield

We have covered a number of dangerous behaviors that drivers exhibit while they are on roadways across the country. During the fall and winter months, many parts of the U.S. see colder temperatures set in and with this cooler weather comes risks that can lead to traffic crashes. Aside from snow, rain, fog and...

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How safe are limousines?

On October 6, 20 people were killed in a horrific limousine accident in upstate New York. All 18 passengers, including the driver, and two pedestrians lost their lives in the accident. It is the deadliest traffic accident in the U.S. in nearly 10 years.While the cause of the accident is still unclear, we know...

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Why are motorcycle crashes so dangerous?

When it comes to traffic collisions, any type of vehicle can be dangerous. In fact, traffic accidents can be difficult for those who are not riding in any vehicle at all (pedestrians), as well as bicyclists and people riding skateboards. However, motorcyclists face an especially high chance of sustaining a serious injury or passing...

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When does a child have to use a booster seat?

Child restraints were once limited to car seats, but times are changing. The law in Washington now includes booster seats for older and bigger children. According to the Washington State Booster Seat Coalition, because seat belts are designed for full grown, adult bodies, you need to use child restraints for children riding in your vehicle.The...

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What are the different types of driving distractions?

Many in Seattle may mistakenly believe that “distracted driving” simply means texting while driving. In reality, distracted driving is more of a concept than a single action. It refers to any instance in which one’s full attention is not on the road. A breakdown of the different types of driving distractions may reveal to...

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How do Washington metropolitan drivers rank for driving safety?

When it comes to driving safety, where do drivers in Washington’s metropolitan areas (specifically Bellevue, Tacoma, and Seattle) rank? According to Allstate Insurance’s America’s Best Drivers report for 2018, not very well. Allstate ranked drivers in the most populous 200 cities in the U.S. based on how often insurance claims were filed in that...

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A closer look at common car accident injuries

Depending on the severity of a car accident in Washington, the injuries that victims experience can vary exponentially. There are many factors that play into how seriously injured people are including whether or not they were wearing a seatbelt, where their car was hit, what type of vehicle hit them, whether or not they...

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How to Talk to Emergency Dispatcher

There is never a time as good as now to learn about what to do if you are involved in a car accident in Washington. When your adrenaline is pumping, you are in shock or you have been injured in a car crash, it can be difficult to think clearly and make decisions in...

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