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Speeding Kills, But Many States Slow to Respond
March 1, 2012
By Pendergast Law on March 14, 2012 Speeding is a major factor in one out of every three serious auto accidents, according to a recent...
Ridgefield Woman Loses Her Life in Car Accident Near Mount St. Helens
February 23, 2012
By Pendergast Law on February 22, 2012 A 61-year-old woman from Ridgefield, Washington lost her life recently when she collided with an Oregon driver on...
NHTSA Issues Child Seat, Tire Product Recalls
February 9, 2012
By Pendergast Law on February 9, 2012 Two manufacturers of auto-related products and the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced recalls of...
Spinal Cord Injuries Can Cause Lifelong Impairment
January 28, 2012
By Pendergast Law on January 20, 2012 A spinal cord injury is any type of injury that damages the spinal cord, which is the bundle...
“I Brake for Animals” May Lead to More Accidents
January 19, 2012
By Pendergast Law on January 11, 2012 An “I brake for animals” bumper sticker can be a cute way to express your love for our...
Despite Overdose Rates, Some Drug Companies Still Oppose State Prescription Drug Programs
January 7, 2012
By Pendergast Law on January 27, 2012 Washington state loses more residents each year to prescription drug overdoses or misuse than it does to traffic...
Lunch Packs with Built-In Freezer Gel Recalled due to Safety Hazard
January 4, 2012
By Pendergast Law on January 25, 2012 California Innovations, Inc. and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently recalled about 248,000 of the company’s...
Decrease in Toy Recalls is Promising, But Some Problems Remain
December 3, 2011
By Pendergast Law on December 7, 2011 The number of toy recalls in the United States has dropped steadily since 2008 when tough new regulations...
Washington Uses New Device to Monitor Commercial Vehicle Safety
November 1, 2011
By Pendergast Law on November 23, 2011 Following an unprecedented and tragic year of commercial bus accidents on the East Coast, Washington state has enacted...
How Do Hours of Service Regulations Prevent Truck Driver Fatigue?
October 29, 2011
By Pendergast Law on October 5, 2011 The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires most tractor-trailer drivers hauling cargo across state lines to follow...
Safety Tips for Sharing the Road with Large Trucks
October 19, 2011
By Pendergast Law on October 10, 2011 When you’re driving a passenger vehicle, most semi trucks are considerably larger and heavier than you are. If...
Glider Crash Claims Pilot’s Life
October 14, 2011
By Pendergast Law on October 24, 2011 A glider crash at Cle Elum Municipal Airport in Washington claimed the life of the 53-year-old pilot recently,...