You’re Not Imagining It: Headlights Are Getting Brighter
It’s one of the fundamental rules of driving – you should turn off your bright lights if another car (with their lights on) is coming to you. The glare from bright lights can cause a driver affected by the glare to be temporarily blinded by the light. This blindness can easily cause a car accident.…
Read MoreFederal Data Shows Trucking Remains One of America’s Deadliest Jobs
Trucking is the lifeblood of the American economy. That fact was readily apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic when consumers throughout Washington and across the country relied on the trucking industry to deliver all the products consumers needed to survive. While truckers are often paid well for their services, truckers also place their life and their…
Read MoreCriminal Justice Reforms by Progressive Prosecutors
Most county, city, and state district attorneys across Washington and the country were former prosecutors. Prosecutors represent the state by trying defendants for the crimes they’ve been charged with violating. It’s the rare exception for a public defender to be elected as a district attorney. Yet, in Philadelphia, former public defender and civil rights attorney…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Anyone who is injured in an accident will need medical care from hospitals, doctors, and other healthcare providers. According to HIPAA, medical care providers need to take steps to protect the healthcare information for each patient (obtained during these medical visits for accident victims) from being disclosed or shared – without the consent of the…
Read MorePeloton Announces Recalls of Its Tread and Tread+ Treadmill Machines
Due to safety concerns after the death of a child, and numerous reports of injuries, Peloton is informing consumers who bought their treadmills to cease using the products immediately. Customers should contact Peloton for a full refund. John Foley, the CEO of Peloton, apologized for waiting to comply with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission…
Read MoreWhy Side Impact Crashes (T-bones) Are Dangerous
T-bone: it sounds delicious but it’s definitely not. The letter “T” is used as a quick description for describing the often-deadly impact two vehicles make when they collide. The front of one car slams into the side of the other car. In many T-bone car and truck crashes, the occupants of the car whose side…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Boat Accidents and Injuries?
Washington State is a great place for boating. In addition to the Pacific Ocean, there are numerous rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water that make Washington a great place to live. There’s the Columbia River, the Willamette River, and Vancouver Lake, to name just a few places, and there are numerous marinas throughout the…
Read MoreNursing Home Falls – Accidents and Protocols
Nursing homes take care of seniors. It’s almost a given that a senior will fall if he/she lives long enough. As we age, it becomes easier to lose our balance. Falls can cause death or serious injuries because the bones of older people are more brittle, and it’s harder to recuperate than when you were…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Injuries to Cyclists Who Are Hit by Cars?
When a car strikes a bicycle rider, the consequences are often deadly. The size and weight of a car, even a compact car, is simply no match for a bicycle rider. The rider is usually crushed or thrown from the bicycle onto the hard asphalt or onto another traffic object. Riders who are lucky enough…
Read MoreIs Your Repair Shop Taking Advantage of You After Your Car Crash?
Does this story sound familiar? Bob got into a wreck. When he was trying to find a place to bring his car for repairs, he remembered a radio jingle for a place in Portland, so he brought the car there. The shop basically tore his car apart, and then billed his insurance company for the…
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