If you were the victim of a reckless, impaired or distracted driver, your priority needs to be on healing physically and emotionally. When you turn your attention to the condition of your vehicle, it’s crucial to look at any child safety or booster seat that was in it...
Car Accidents
Why doesn’t the brain heal?
Your brain does heal, but it's not the same as the rest of your body. In many cases, a traumatic brain injury is only going to heal to a certain percentage. This can bring back some of the skills you may have lost or the cognitive functions, but you may not...
New technology warns commercial drivers of poor driving behavior
Most people hate backseat drivers. It is why so many couples find car journeys together excruciating. One hates the way the other drives and the one driving hates the nagging. Yet most drivers act in ways that are dangerous from time to time. While it is not always...
Look out for these internal injuries after a car accident
A car accident can happen when you least expect it. And when it does, the impact can leave you with life-altering injuries. If you are involved in a car accident that is the result of someone else’s reckless or unlawful conduct, it is in your best interest that you...
What to do if a vehicle is following too closely
In Washington, it is rare that you will have the roadways all to yourself. At any time of day, you will have to share the roads with other drivers. This means that no matter how responsible you are in your own driving practices, there is always a level of risk when...
Do people ever recover from traumatic spinal cord injuries?
Car crashes, falls and machinery accidents are all possible causes of traumatic spinal cord injuries. Those coping with damage to their spinal cords will experience a reduction or total loss in sensation and motor function below the site of the injury. Given how...
How to recognize a traumatic brain injury in a child
People of all ages can get a traumatic brain injury (TBI), especially if they fall or are involved in a crash. If your child hit their head in an accident, you must take them to the hospital as soon as possible. Children sometimes cannot understand or communicate...
Over $5 billion in IIJA funds going to Washington bridges, roads
For those of us who live and use the roads and bridges here in Washington, it was welcome news to learn that over $5 billion of the $1.2 trillion federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden earlier...
2 important safety laws to remember as a driver in Washington
Unfortunately, the roads in Washington can be hazardous at times. Therefore, road traffic accidents are still a frequent occurrence. The risks are significantly heightened during busier periods and in certain conditions. With millions of drivers on the road each day,...
3 common causes of crashes at intersections
There are many reasons why people get into auto accidents. At intersections, drivers are more likely to get into collisions with other people due to there being cross-traffic present. The causes vary, but some of the most common include distractions, speeding and...
