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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...
Rollover Crash in North Spokane Causes Fatal Injuries
May 6, 2012
By Pendergast Law on May 23, 2012 A rollover accident on Highway 395 near North Spokane this morning took the life of the driver in...
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...
NHTSA Considers Regulations for Brake-Throttle Override in Cars
April 24, 2012
By Pendergast Law on April 17, 2012 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recently proposed new regulations that would make it easier to...
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,...
Study Finds Brain and Spine Injuries Common in Rollover Accidents
April 1, 2012
By Pendergast Law on April 19, 2012 A recent study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed that injuries to the brain and...
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...
Eye Testing Device Could Help Soldiers, Doctors Diagnose Traumatic Brain Injury
March 4, 2012
By Pendergast Law on March 8, 2012 A simple computerized device developed by the U.S. Army could help field medics, emergency medical technicians, doctors, and...
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...