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Head-On Accident near Brewster, Washington Claims Three Lives
August 1, 2012
By Pendergast Law on August 28, 2012 A head-on car accident on Highway 97 near Brewster, Washington recently caused three deaths and left two people...
Speeding is a Major Source of Serious Washington Car Accidents
July 4, 2012
By Pendergast Law on July 17, 2012 Driver behavior plays a role in many Washington car accidents. Distraction by cell phones, texting, or from other...
When Are Car Accidents Most Likely to Occur?
July 1, 2012
By Pendergast Law on July 25, 2012 As any Washington resident who has been in a car accident knows, car accidents can occur at any...
Study: Adding Young Passengers Increases a Teen Driver’s Crash Risk
June 19, 2012
By Pendergast Law on June 6, 2012 The risk of a 16- or 17-year-old driver suffering a car accident increases with each passenger under age...
Study Finds Running Red Lights is a Major Source of Fatal Accidents
June 11, 2012
By Pendergast Law on June 26, 2012 Traffic lights and signs are put up to control the flow of traffic and warn drivers of the...
Rollover Crashes Create a Higher Risk of Death
May 29, 2012
By Pendergast Law on May 3, 2012 A study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently found that the risk of death in...
Seatbelts Help Protect Drivers from Death, Serious Injury
May 17, 2012
By Pendergast Law on May 21, 2012 Nearly half of all car accident deaths and over one-third of all serious injuries are suffered by people...
Understanding Motor Vehicle Crash Statistics
May 12, 2012
By Pendergast Law on May 7, 2012 Motor vehicle accidents are not uncommon on U.S. roads. Nearly everyone knows someone who has suffered a motor...
Study Finds Teen Passengers Dangerous for New Drivers
May 2, 2012
By Pendergast Law on May 14, 2012 According to a KTNV.com news report, a new study shows that teen’s risk of dying in an auto...
Washington Car Accident Deaths, Serious Injuries Continue to Decline
May 1, 2012
By Pendergast Law on May 16, 2012 The number of deaths and serious injuries in car accidents in Washington has been decreasing during the past...
Officials Concerned Over Sudden Increase in Teen Driver Deaths
April 14, 2012
By Pendergast Law on April 3, 2012 The number of teens who lost their lives on U.S. roads in 2011 jumped up over previous years,...
Parents Can Help Prevent Teen Driving Deaths
March 19, 2012
By Pendergast Law on March 27, 2012 Teenagers suffer serious injuries and deaths in car accidents at a rate four times higher than the general...