Driving gives teenagers independence, but it also comes with risks. Every year, thousands of accidents involve young drivers who may not yet have the experience or judgment needed behind the wheel. For parents, this can be a worrying thought, because it’s your child’s...
Motorcycle accidents happen day in and day out, for a wide variety of reasons. A crash can happen because of poor road conditions, for instance, or because of things that are entirely outside of the rider’s control. A rider who is sitting in traffic at a red light...
Advances in medical technology in recent decades have made traumatic injuries easier to treat. Broken bones could once lead to a lifetime of pain and functional limitations. Most fractures now culminate in a full recovery. Broken bones are among the most significant...
When a crash results in permanent injuries to a child, the effects can be devastating and far-reaching. And their physical harm is only one part of the equation. The emotional, financial and long-term developmental consequences of a catastrophic accident can alter the...
We are in the middle of the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer.” This term refers to the period of months between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day when the youngest drivers face extra peril on the roads and highways. There is an uptick in traffic deaths of teenage and...
People purchase insurance policies with the expectation that they will be able to count on the insurer to take care of covered events. In many cases, that’s exactly what happens, but there are times when insurers may deny claims. In Washington State, insurers must act...
When you file a claim, you expect the insurance company to respond clearly and fairly. However, sometimes, there is no outright denial, just silence, vague updates or repeated requests for the same documents that you have already sent. This waiting game can drag on...
People who are harmed in a wreck or incident that’s the fault of another person may opt to pursue a compensation claim. These cases often involve complex circumstances and must be handled carefully. All personal injury claims must have specific elements present....
With the long summer days upon us, Washingtonians' thoughts turn to fun and recreation. For the younger set, there’s nothing like cooling off in a pool on a hot day. But there can be dangers associated with that, as well. Suction entrapment is a term for the...
There are many new types of safety technology in modern vehicles. Backup cameras are now standard equipment, for example, so every new vehicle will have one. Many vehicles have adaptive cruise control (ACC), blind spot monitoring systems, forward collision warning...
