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Driver Saves Passenger from Burning Car in Washington I-5 Accident
August 19, 2012
By Pendergast Law on August 7, 2012 A driver pulled his passenger from his burning car after a recent crash on Interstate 5 in Washington...
After a Car Accident, Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
August 2, 2012
By Pendergast Law on August 20, 2012 In the first moments after a Washington car accident, you’re probably thinking about making sure everyone is safe...
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...
Washington Joins States with Declining Car Accident Death Rates
July 15, 2012
By Pendergast Law on July 3, 2012 The rate of deaths in car accidents nationwide has been dropping dramatically over the past several years, according...
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...
Sharing the Road with Large Trucks: Safety Tips for Teens
June 7, 2012
By Pendergast Law on June 8, 2012 When a semi truck collides with a passenger vehicle, the results are almost always worse for those in...
U.S. Population Increases, But Rate of Car Accident Deaths Continues to Decline
June 1, 2012
By Pendergast Law on June 14, 2012 The population of the United States has grown steadily since 1975. However, the rate of fatal car accidents...
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...
Protect Yourself and Others from 15 Passenger Van Accident Injuries
May 21, 2012
By Pendergast Law on May 28, 2012 Fifteen-passenger vans are commonly used by church groups, camps, and other organizations during summer to transport groups to...