Car Accidents

Washington residents understand, even if it is just in the back of their minds, that they take a risk every time they get on the roadways. Statistically speaking, car accidents are fairly common. Fortunately, most accidents are so-called “fender benders.” But, the...

Addiction, in a general sense, is often responsible for car accidents. A drunk driver may be addicted to alcohol, and that's why they're intoxicated behind the wheel even though they know it's dangerous. The same is true for someone who is addicted to prescription...

Getting into a car accident is likely to give you a rush of adrenaline. This can have all sorts of impacts on your body, such as giving you more strength and energy during a stressful situation.One of the potential outcomes of this adrenaline rush is that you will...

The chances that a motorist will become involved in an auto accident increase during peak driving times. Crashes are most common on or around holidays and during morning or evening rush hour. Inclement weather also elevates the potential for auto collisions due to...

The weather is getting warmer, and the police in Washington are concerned. They have noticed an uptick in both speeding and traffic accidents -- a potentially deadly combination.For instance, the state has seen 17 fatal motorcycle crashes this year. A full dozen of...

Cellphones lead to many distracted driving accidents as people use social media, take pictures and send or read text messages. But there are plenty of other distractions as well, such as eating a hamburger, changing the radio station, talking to a passenger or even...

One of the big risks with distracted driving is that the driver may drift or swerve into the oncoming lanes. They don't even know that they have done it since they're looking down at the phone. They just drive on obliviously, right toward those oncoming cars, making...

When people in Washington get behind the wheel, they may be afraid of encountering another driver who is drunk or texting while driving. While these behaviors pose significant dangers, they are not the only types of negligent behavior that can lead to serious car...

High school students in Washington and across the nation are busier than ever. Each day, they may jam in classes, after-school activities, sports, study sessions and more. Unfortunately, they are often doing this with insufficient sleep, which can cause attention,...

Washington residents may want to know about a report that looked back on car crash numbers in 2019 and determined which cities were "hotspots" for these accidents. A San Francisco-based nonprofit called Go Safe Labs conducted the analysis and came up with a top 10...