What is an Underride Crash?
What is an Underride Crash? An underride crash typically involves a large truck, like a tractor trailer, and a car. Because of the difference in the sizes of the colliding vehicles, a crash between a car and a truck is much different, and more catastrophic, than two cars colliding. If a car hits another car…
7 Most Dangerous Highways for Car & Truck Accidents in WA State
What are the most dangerous highways? Each year, about 500 fatal collisions, some with more than one victim, occur on the highways of Washington state. These collisions aren’t spread evenly throughout the state, however. Many serious crashes take place on just a handful of roads and highways. Below, learn more about seven of the most…
Whose Fault is a Parking Lot Back-Up Collision?
Whose fault is a parking lot back-up collision? It’s a well-known fact that car crash accidents happen every day on the roads of Washington State and across America. What many drivers do not realize is that not all auto accidents happen on the road. Yes, tens of thousands of accidents occur each year in parking…
What Information Needs to be Exchanged after an Auto Accident?
What information needs to be exchanged after an auto accident? The course of a typical day can be shattered by an auto accident. Whether you were on your way to work or simply running errands, the shocking impact of being struck by another vehicle can ruin your day, month, and even year. But it does…
Delayed Injury Symptoms to Be Aware of after an Auto Accident
What delayed injury symptoms should you be aware of after an auto accident? Auto accidents are an all-too-common occurrence, but they are a fact of life. And when someone else’s negligence has caused an accident, they should be held responsible for any subsequent negative effects that you are suffering. These effects can be anything from…
What to Do When You’ve Been Injured in a Car Accident Out-of-State
What should you do if you’ve been injured in a car accident out of state? Americans move around a lot. We like to visit family in neighboring states and take vacations all over the country as well as internationally. If our destination is within reasonable driving distance, many people of our great state of Washington…
Should I Accept the First Offer from an Insurance Company?
Should you accept the first offer from an insurance company? After an accident, the insurance company will come to you with a settlement offer – and often faster than you anticipated. While the offer might look great, you should never accept the first offer from the insurance company. Even though your bills are piling up…
Can Rideshare and Delivery Companies Be Held Liable for Their Drivers’ Auto Accidents?
Can rideshare and delivery companies be held liable for their drivers’ auto accidents? Ride-share companies and food delivery services are popping up all over the state. Whether you hitch a ride with Uber or order dinner from DoorDash, one question is whether you can hold these companies liable when their drivers cause accidents. In some…
How Does an Accident Affect Car Insurance Rates?
How does an accident affect car insurance rates? Car accidents go on your driving record, which means they may affect your insurance rates. How long they will affect it, and by how much, all depend on the severity of the accident, the payout by the insurance company, and whether or not you caused it. Regardless,…
What Are the Most Common Defense Strategies in a Truck Accident Claim?
What are the most common defense strategies in a truck accident claim? When filing a claim against a commercial trucking company, you are often going up against a large team of attorneys and a big insurance company. With that power comes numerous defense strategies, including placing the blame on the victim, to lessen how much…