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The number of motor vehicle accidents in the U.S. dramatically increased in 2020 despite fewer people being on the road due to COVID-19 restrictions. Preliminary data from the National Safety Council (NSC) shows roadway accidents spiked in most states even while there was a 13% reduction in how many miles were driven that year. In 2020,...

If you sustained an injury due to someone else's negligence, you're likely looking for answers. Don't expect to get anywhere with the at-fault party's insurance company. They will put their own interests ahead of your needs. The at-fault party responsible for causing your injury will likely try to change the story and cover their tracks....

There are far too many drivers who aren't aware of Washington's Move Over law. Motorists stranded on the side of the road, law enforcement officers making traffic stops, and roadside workers risk their lives each day on Washington highways. Many freeways in Washington have posted speed limits as high as 70 mph (some drivers exceed...

When people are injured due to the negligence of another, they have the right to take legal action to seek financial compensation through the courts. This process can take years under the best of circumstances, but the pandemic has led to even further delays. “Because of COVID-19, the court system has taken measures that have...

If you sustained a severe injury in a car accident, it will likely not heal on its own. Finding out that you need surgery may be the last thing you want to hear. That could mean a significant amount of time away from work or engaging in activities you enjoy. To make matters worse, you're hit...

If you’re involved in a car accident in Kent, Washington, there’s a flurry of emotions, concerns, and activities that take place in just moments. What takes place during the moments that follow the initial impact are crucial when it comes to protecting both the physical well-being of those involved in the accident, but also your...

Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) provide the highest level of automated vehicle technology available to the public right now. ADAS uses sensors and cameras to detect road conditions and driver error and is designed to adjust accordingly. Sounds great, doesn’t it? AAA, however, has concluded that the electronic system is far from dependable. The AAA...

Nobody can predict when they will be involved in a car accident. You could be sitting at a red light and be rear-ended by a distracted driver. Or, you could be broadsided at a signalized intersection by a driver who failed to stop. While we can't always control the likelihood of being involved in a...

Large commercial trucks are an important part of our economy. Since they can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds with fully-loaded cargo, it takes a great deal of skill and responsibility to operate one of these massive vehicles. One of the most dangerous things a commercial truck driver can do is get behind the wheel...

Washington is still in the process of loosening its COVID-19 restrictions. That means that our roadways could soon return to a somewhat normal state. Over the last few months, vehicular traffic in Washington dropped significantly. As a result, the rate of crashes dropped. This doesn't necessarily mean that our roadways became safer. In April 2020,...