On behalf of Reinig, Barber & Henry | Jul 24, 2020 | Car Accidents
There are a plethora of risk factors that increase the odds of a collision on the road. However, some drivers overlook seemingly irrelevant issues, such as their footwear. In fact, sandals and other shoes can lead to a traffic crash when a driver is unable to apply...
On behalf of Reinig, Barber & Henry | Jul 15, 2020 | Car Accidents
The U.S. government participates in traffic safety through legislation, and much of the data driving these laws comes from federal agencies that investigate crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has a Special Crash Investigations Program that is...
On behalf of Reinig, Barber & Henry | May 21, 2020 | Car Accidents
A traumatic brain injury results from a severe blow to the head or body, and auto accidents are one of the most common causes. Brain injuries can be mild and simply require rest for a person to recover. However, many are severe, leading to long-lasting or permanent...
On behalf of Reinig, Barber & Henry | Apr 30, 2020 | Car Accidents
It sometimes seems puzzling that a driver would run into another vehicle that was clearly visible to the driver. If the driver was paying enough attention to what was going on, the driver would likely avoid the vehicle. However, due to inattentional blindness, some...
On behalf of Reinig, Barber & Henry | Feb 23, 2020 | Car Accidents
Motorcycle wrecks happen for a lot of different reasons and leave victims with various hardships. Sometimes, these wrecks occur as a result of careless or inexperienced motorcyclists. However, many of these collisions are the result of a driver’s negligence....
On behalf of Reinig, Barber & Henry | Jan 22, 2020 | Car Accidents
The state of Washington is not immune to distracted drivers causing accidents in cities across the state. The proliferation of cell phones, in-vehicle technologies and non-driving tasks all contribute to distracted driving. Distracted drivers affect more than their...
On behalf of Reinig, Barber & Henry | Dec 9, 2019 | Car Accidents
Typically, cities and towns across Washington and the United States install traffic signals in heavily traveled areas to help regulate traffic flow and prevent car wrecks, but research shows that deaths resulting from motorists blowing through these signaled...
On behalf of Reinig, Barber & Henry | Nov 7, 2019 | Car Accidents
If you are like a lot of people in Washington State, you may have purchased or leased a new car, truck or sport utility vehicle that includes a built-in system to help you with driving directions, make or accept phone calls, play music and more. You might also choose...
On behalf of Reinig, Barber & Henry | Sep 4, 2019 | Car Accidents
Every year, many people in the U.S. welcome cooler temperatures, while some dread back-to-school season or seasonal changes related to their job. We know that the fall can be an exciting and tumultuous time of the year, but there are a number of auto accident risk...
On behalf of Reinig, Barber & Henry | Aug 22, 2019 | Car Accidents
In Washington State, cyclists and commercial trucks share the road. In urban areas, large trucks are particularly dangerous for cyclists. All semi-trucks have blind spots. In general, trucks have worse visibility than an average car. The blind spots, in addition to...
