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Even though fewer drivers were on the road last year, the number of car accident fatalities nationwide involving people not wearing their seat belts skyrocketed during 2020, according to recently released statistics. Meanwhile, the numbers show fatalities involving unrestrained crash victims in Washington State continue to be a problem as well. Last year’s spike in...

  Stranded on the side of the highway with a blown tire and cars ripping past is a nightmare scenario for many people, and for good reason. Every year people are killed on the roadside while trying to change tires. In Tacoma, a woman who was distracted by her cellphone allegedly struck and killed a...

Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a leading factor in many fatal car accidents in Washington State — and the situation hasn’t been helped by recreational marijuana legalization, according to a new study. In fact, DUI crashes now account for almost half of all traffic fatalities in the state. A recent...

After a bad car accident, a lot of focus is put on the drivers involved, but passengers in the crash have rights and responsibilities too. About a third of all people involved in crashes are passengers, federal crash data shows. In Washington state, passengers injured in car, truck, or motorcycle collisions can sue or file...

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...