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NHTSA Considers Changes to Crash-Test Ratings
January 11, 2012
By Pendergast Law on January 13, 2012 The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is considering changes to its five-star crash test rating system...
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...
Understanding Accident-Induced Low Back Pain
January 1, 2012
By Pendergast Law on January 9, 2012 Low back pain is the second most common neurological condition in the United States, according to the National...
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...
Practice Fire Safety When Heating Your Home This Winter
December 1, 2011
By Pendergast Law on December 20, 2011 Fireplaces, wood stoves, and space heaters all provide warmth during a chilly Washington winter. Many families enjoy snuggling...
Tips for Steering Clear of Bad Weather
November 27, 2011
By Pendergast Law on November 21, 2011 Throughout the diverse terrain of Washington state, drivers may encounter any of a myriad of bad weather conditions...
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,...
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...