Oct 15, 2021 | Automobiles & Traffic
Local morning travel can be complicated by thick patches of fog and icy conditions on road surfaces. When collisions occur, those involved may believe that mother nature is to blame. That’s actually not true when it comes to insurance claims for injured victims. No...
Oct 5, 2021 | Automobiles & Traffic
Motorcyclists in Washington State can be put in dangerous situations by careless motorists on any road across the state at any time of day. These critical moments usually occur after a simple lack of care on the part of drivers who don’t check their surroundings...
Sep 22, 2021 | Automobiles & Traffic
In parts of Spokane, the lanes get very narrow and offer little room on either side for maneuvering. A driver making a mistake can be left with no space to correct course. Motorists in the path of an out-of-control vehicle can have no shoulder to use to avoid a...
Sep 15, 2021 | Automobiles & Traffic
Spokane has more than its share of natural and architectural beauty to enjoy. One of the best views you can get of these wonders is from the seat of a bicycle. Pedaling along the Spokane River on the Centennial Trail or wheeling past historic downtown offers a way to...
Sep 13, 2021 | Automobiles & Traffic
Narrow, two-lane highways through Idaho provide hazards for motorists and motorcyclists utilizing these backroads. Fast-moving traffic can travel at close proximity to other vehicles heading the opposite direction with little more than yellow lines providing a...
Sep 9, 2021 | Automobiles & Traffic
Pedestrians in Spokane can face daily threats from motor vehicle traffic. The dangers run especially high during morning and afternoon rushes when more vehicles are racing past crosswalks and the chances of encountering a distracted driver increase. When traffic gets...
Sep 1, 2021 | Automobiles & Traffic
Bicyclists across Spokane confront traffic dangers with each ride they take. City workers can lay out bicycle lanes to keep cyclists safer, but a distracted or careless driver can render those precautions useless at times. The risks for someone on a bike are...
Aug 27, 2021 | Automobiles & Traffic
Motorcyclists rarely enjoy a full ride without having to correct for the mistakes drivers make. Experienced riders learn to anticipate the careless acts of motorists, but they can’t always spot hazards ahead of time. A driver not paying proper attention to spot nearby...
Aug 23, 2021 | Automobiles & Traffic
Washington and Idaho Law Enforcement are asking local drivers to do their part in keeping drunk drivers off the road this summer. Extra patrols looking for DUI Drivers began on Friday, August 20, 2021, and will continue through Labor Day. The new campaign coincides...
Aug 19, 2021 | Automobiles & Traffic, Uncategorized
Rural highways in Idaho can be extremely dangerous, especially when opposing vehicles are separated by nothing more than a double yellow line. An unfocused driver can veer out of a lane for only a brief moment. Yet, the failure to make a course correction can cause a...
Jul 26, 2021 | Automobiles & Traffic
Four-lane roads through Spokane Valley carry plenty of traffic all week and can be the scenes of dangerous collisions. Even on the weekend when fewer cars may be out traveling, drivers can still be placed at risk. Safe drivers may be monitoring the cars in front,...
Jul 22, 2021 | Automobiles & Traffic
Cyclists own the same share of the road as any motorist. When drivers don’t yield that right-of-way, riders can be put in extreme danger. Unprotected bicyclists can absorb a collision from a vehicle and then a second impact when they hit the ground. The injuries can...
