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Study: Seat Belt Use Reduces Injury Risks, Decreases Car Accident Costs
December 1, 2012
By Pendergast Law on December 26, 2012 Most Washington drivers and their experienced car accident attorneys know that seat belt use is backed with years...
Four Tips for Safer Washington Winter Driving
November 25, 2012
Four Tips for Safer Washington Winter Driving By Pendergast Law on November 20, 2012 Winter in Washington brings rain, sleet, snow, and ice – all...
Keeping Thanksgiving Travel Safe in Washington
November 22, 2012
By Pendergast Law on November 20, 2012 Thanksgiving is one of the busiest days of the year on Washington roads, which means it’s also one...
Failure to Yield Accident Injures McCleary, Washington Woman
November 16, 2012
By Pendergast Law on November 15, 2012 A woman from McCleary, Washington who was traveling along Highway 12 near Keys Road recently suffered injuries when...
NTSB Hopes to Require Safety Tech in Future Vehicles
November 14, 2012
By Pendergast Law on November 22, 2012 The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently released its “Most Wanted Listâ€_x009d_ for transportation safety in the U.S....
Governors’ Highway Safety Association Considers Graduated Licensing for Driver Safety
November 8, 2012
By Pendergast Law on November 6, 2012 Learning to drive and receiving that first driver’s license are key rites of passage in the lives of...
Pickup Truck, Van Occupants at Increased Risk for Spinal Cord Injury in Car Accidents
November 3, 2012
By Pendergast Law on November 6, 2012 A study in the Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine found that people involved in car accident collisions with...
Understanding the Risks of Sleepy Driving in Washington
November 1, 2012
By Pendergast Law on November 13, 2012 Driving while drowsy isn’t a well-recognized driving risk, according to the National Sleep Foundation. That’s why November includes...
Head-On Car Accidents on Maple Valley Highway Leave Driver, Dog in Critical Condition
October 29, 2012
By Pendergast Law on October 11, 2012 A driver and his dog are both in critical condition after multiple head-on collisions on the Maple Valley...
How Do Washington’s Auto Insurance Requirements Affect You after a Crash?
October 23, 2012
By Pendergast Law on October 17, 2012 Like many states, Washington requires drivers to carry certain minimum types and amounts of auto insurance. This insurance...
Police Vehicle Collides with Wrong-Way Driver, Prevents Additional Collisions
October 19, 2012
By Pendergast Law on October 2, 2012 A wrong-way driver on Highway 520 recently posed the risk for a serious or even fatal car accident...
Car Accident Spinal Cord Injuries May Cause Permanent Paralysis
October 13, 2012
By Pendergast Law on October 2, 2012 Car accidents can cause permanent disabilities, especially when a catastrophic injury is involved. When a car crash victim...