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What to Do If a Car Hits You From Behind?

You followed the traffic laws, stopped exactly when you were supposed to, and still ended up injured because the driver behind you wasn’t paying attention....

What Happens If You Get Sideswiped?

You are cruising in the middle lane of I-5 near Federal Way, maintaining your speed and staying in your lane. Suddenly, there is a jarring...

Drowsy Driving: Is Falling Asleep at the Wheel Considered Negligence?

Driving requires constant alertness, yet many collisions on Washington highways occur simply because a driver failed to rest. Accident victims often feel a mix of...

Who Is Liable in a Multi-Vehicle Accident?

The sound of crunching metal doesn’t always stop after the first impact. In a split second on I-5, you go from driving safely to being...

Who Is Liable: Car Owner or Driver?

After suffering injuries in a car accident caused by a negligent driver, you may not learn all the details of the crash until you receive...

Do I Call My Insurance if the Accident Wasn’t My Fault?

When you are suffering from injuries caused by a careless driver, the last thing you need is more financial stress. You might feel that involving...

What Is Considered Road Rage?

Driving on I-5 through Tacoma or moving through the busy streets of Seattle can be stressful enough without the added danger of aggressive drivers. You...

How Common Are Traumatic Brain Injuries in Washington State?

More than 6,000 Washington residents sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year, according to the Washington State Department of Health. That number only counts...

What Happens if I Get Hit by an Uninsured Driver in Washington?

More than one in five drivers in Washington State has no auto insurance. According to the Insurance Research Council, Washington ranks among the top five...

How Do Headrests Prevent Injury?

Only about 14% of drivers position their headrests correctly, according to observational studies. That small adjustment gap translates into hundreds of thousands of preventable neck...

Can I Sue for an Old Injury?

Maybe you walked away from a car accident two years ago thinking you were fine. Now your back pain has become debilitating, and doctors say...

What Is the Safest Way to Pass a Motorcycle?

Motorcyclists account for a disproportionate share of roadway fatalities despite making up just a small fraction of registered vehicles. Passing a motorcycle may seem straightforward,...