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Head-On Gig Harbor Crash Leaves One Dead and One Injured
October 9, 2011
By Pendergast Law on October 17, 2011 A Gig Harbor woman lost her life and a passenger in her vehicle suffered injuries when the car...
Researchers, Policy Groups Divided on How to Address Distracted Driving Risks
October 4, 2011
By Pendergast Law on October 26, 2011 Many research studies recently have focused on distracted driving and how it contributes to car accident risks. Most...
Motor Vehicle Accidents Are Still a Major Source of Child Deaths, says Department of Health
September 6, 2011
By Pendergast Law on September 21, 2011 The Washington Department of Health collects data on injuries suffered by Washington residents each year, sorting information according...
Runaway Tire Triggers Fatal Snohomish Highway 2 Crash
September 1, 2011
By Pendergast Law on September 27, 2011 A tire that came off a vehicle and flew into traffic on Highway 2 near Snohomish this weekend...
Federal Study Finds “Driving Too Fast For Condition” Often Causes Accidents
August 27, 2011
By Pendergast Law on August 15, 2011 When it comes to driving, the term “speeding” can refer equally to two different situations: when the driver...
Prevent Child Injuries By Using the Right Car Seats for Your Kids
July 17, 2011
By Pendergast Law on July 11, 2011 The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides safety guidelines for child car seats. Nearly all children from...
Which Commercial Bus Drivers Must Obey Hours of Service Rules?
July 5, 2011
By Pendergast Law on July 18, 2011 The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) enforces many rules and regulations to improve the safety of large...
Liberty Lake Woman Works to Recover from I-90 Head-On Crash
June 13, 2011
By Pendergast Law on June 10, 2011 A 20-year-old Liberty Lake woman is working hard to recover from severe injuries she suffered in a head-on...
Washington Wrongful Death Allows Families to Seek Compensation
June 1, 2011
By Pendergast Law on June 29, 2011 In Washington and many other U.S. states, a wrongful death suit is a case in which the family...
Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Reinforces the Dangers of Texting While Driving
February 1, 2011
By Pendergast Law on February 27, 2011 In February of 2010, 19 year old Heather was killed instantly one month after her birthday, as her...
Seattle Car Accident Attorney Urges You to Drive Defensively
January 9, 2011
By Pendergast Law on January 29, 2011 When it comes to preventing auto accidents, remember the Boy Scout motto – BE PREPARED. Or in...
Seattle Car Accident Attorney Warns About Driving and the Medicines You Take
January 1, 2011
By Pendergast Law on January 13, 2011 Did you know that medications – from prescription drugs to herbal supplements to over-the-counter cold medicines – are...