Motor Vehicle Accidents

When teen drivers are distracted

Distracted driving is increasingly an issue in car and truck accidents on the roads around you in Washington, and the problem is particularly pervasive among teen drivers. While the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reports that teens already face the highest risk of crashing of any age group in the nation, Elk & Elk...

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Do you really need to wear a helmet?

When it comes to helmet laws for motorcyclists, the rules will be determined by the state that you live in. This has resulted in many states requiring helmets for all riders, some only mandating them for riders of a certain age and four in which you do not have to wear helmets at all....

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Types of distracted driving

When it comes to distracted driving, one of the most important things for Washington motorists to realize is that there are more ways to get a ticket than just with a cell phone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1,161 people are injured and eight killed every day in crashes involving...

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Washington State car accident fatalities have risen dramatically

How safe are you while driving in Washington? Unfortunately, the answer to that question is “Not as safe as you were in the past.” Data shows that motor vehicle accident fatalities have been on the rise in Washington over the past couple of years. It is worth noting that despite the increase in fatal...

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Federal truck drivers’ hours challenged by lawmakers

As most Seattle residents know, the trucking industry is necessary for the comfort and well-being of people across the country. If not for the big rigs that make their way across America’s highways every day, people would have far less access to products that they take for granted. However, there is a dangerous side...

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Shocking Washington State car accident statistics

We all know the dangers of driving and how important it is to pay attention on the road. The more we know about car accidents, the more we can do to prevent them from happening. Let’s take a look at some statistics about car accidents in Washington State. This information is based on data...

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Seattle “Duck” crash due to mechanical failure

The crash was the ultimate result of what happens when companies fail to follow proper rules and was clear negligence. The company was aware of the potential for mechanical failure of the axle housing in 2004, and they made a “fix” in 2005 that was inadequate and “poorly executed.” The Seattle operator had copies...

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