Year: 2012

Many drivers consider speeding to be a minor offense. In fact, speeding is a leading cause of car accidents. According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, speed was a factor in 101,576 motor vehicle collisions in the State of Washington in 2010, accounting for 23 percent of all wrecks…

More than 10,000 people across the country are killed each year in rollover accidents, according to the National Safety Council. A recent Bellingham, Wash., car accident that injured a woman illustrates the dangers. The woman was in a Chevy Cavalier that was tailing a Ford Mustang when the Mustang slowed…

A newly released federal report gives residents of Washington State something to celebrate. According to the report, Washington State ranked No. 1 in seatbelt usage across the nation in 2011, with a seatbelt use rate of 97.5 percent. This marks the seventh consecutive year that residents of Washington State have…

Head-on collisions are among the most catastrophic accidents that personal injury attorneys in the State of Washington are familiar with. Automobile manufacturers have worked to make safety improvements, but there is no way to eliminate the risk of serious injury when vehicles collide head on. On Nov. 30, two young…

The National Transportation Safety Board puts out a list each year of safety improvements that it would like to see to reduce transportation accidents. The NTSB is an independent agency within the federal government that was created to investigate aviation accidents but is now responsible for investigating transportation accidents of…

Voters in the State of Washington approved a measure allowing people over 21 to possess up to an ounce of marijuana for recreational use. Under the new law, the state will implement licensing schemes for marijuana growers, processors and retail stores. However, some officials are concerned that stoned drivers will…

Washington State’s 9th Annual Conference on Abuse of Elders and Adults with Disabilities took place this month in King County. The purpose of the day- long conference was to raise awareness among professionals and residents about the issues surrounding elder abuse. In response to the growing problem, King County has…

It is not uncommon for families and individuals to find themselves with an unmanageable amount of debt and very few ways to alleviate the strain it puts on their finances, especially in today’s economy. Many people may not have considered, however, that one of their most useful tools for escaping…

Pedestrian accidents in the state of Washington are more common than many people realize. In fact, the Washington State Department of Transportation reports that collisions involving pedestrians are on the rise. In 2010, there were 1,930 collisions involving pedestrians, up from 1,787 the previous year. The number of people killed…

Fatigued driving is a serious problem, though it is difficult to determine the full extent of the issue because of inconsistencies in the way accident causes are determined and reported throughout the country. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration says that drowsy driving is a factor in approximately 2.5 percent…