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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...
Vehicle “Black Boxes” May Provide Additional Information in Accidents
October 1, 2011
By Pendergast Law on October 19, 2011 Many people are familiar with the “black box” in airplanes that records information about the plane’s speed, direction,...
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...
Study Finds Acceleration in Rear-End Accidents Causes More Serious Injuries
August 18, 2011
By Pendergast Law on August 31, 2011 A study cited by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) found that, even more than speed,...
Interstate 5 Truck Crash Leaves One Dead and Two Injured
August 3, 2011
By Pendergast Law on August 29, 2011 A box truck collided with a minivan on Interstate 5 near Lakewood recently, and the accident left one...
Understanding the Effects of Paralysis after a Car Accident
August 1, 2011
By Pendergast Law on August 5, 2011 Paralysis is a condition in which a person can no longer move or use some of the muscles...
Drowning Remains a Leading Cause of Child Injury and Death
July 30, 2011
By Pendergast Law on July 25, 2011 Despite increases in awareness and water safety measures, accidental drowning remains one of the major ways a child...
Dangerous San de Fuca Intersection to See Improvements Soon
July 24, 2011
By Pendergast Law on July 29, 2011 The intersection of Arnold Road and Interstate 20 near San de Fuca will soon be under construction to...
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...
Congress Considers Bill Regulating Cell Phone Use While Driving
July 12, 2011
By Pendergast Law on July 13, 2011 A bill has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representative that would set federal standards for using...