Category: Motorcycle Accidents

By now, everyone should know that car seats and seatbelts lower the risk of serious injuries to children in motor vehicle accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released statistics that remind us just how important car seats and seatbelts are to our children. The NHTSA, which is part…

A 24-year-old Bellingham woman was fatally injured in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 5 recently in Arlington, Washington. According to news reports, her motorcycle struck an SUV that had slowed to avoid another accident. The rider was ejected from the motorcycle and pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators were looking…

Although it may not seem like it, spring is just around the corner in Washington State. For motorcycle enthusiasts, this means it is time to get the bike out and prepare to ride again. This also means that other drivers need to watch for motorcycle riders who are sharing the…

The Washington State Patrol suspects that drugs or alcohol played a role in a recent three-vehicle accident just north of Toppenish, Wash., that sent six people to the hospital. According to the patrol, a BMW traveling south on Route 22 collided with a southbound Toyota, the Yakima Herald reported. The…

Losing a loved one is an emotionally trying time full of grief and sadness. When the death was sudden and unexpected, the mix of emotions often includes confusion, denial, and anger. If the sudden death of a loved one was the result of someone’s negligence, your family may have legal…

A 19-year-old Yakima teenager was injured recently in a single vehicle rollover accident near Naches, Washington, according to a report by the Yakima Herald. The teenager, who was driving a Ford Explorer along U.S. 12, apparently veered off the roadway and hit some gravel, which caused his vehicle to roll…

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…

As Thanksgiving draws near, many Yakima Valley residents are making plans to spend the holiday with friends and relatives near and far. Whether you are driving across town or across country, Yakima Valley attorney Mariano Morales urges you to use caution and plan ahead for your trip. According to the…

Two men riding a motorcycle in a park-and-ride lot in Kirkland, Wash., were fatally injured in September when the motorcycle accelerated suddenly and struck a curb, according to a news report. At least one of the men was thrown 15-20 feet to a street below and was struck by a…

The State of Washington, and the Yakima area in particular, has some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. Although the weather may not be conducive to riding a motorcycle year around, there are plenty of days during the year that provide perfect weather for riding. Experienced bikers know…