Head-On Collisions in Hayden
It’s a frightening sight to see an oncoming vehicle veering into your lane and heading straight for you. The head-on collision is one of the most devastating hazards for drivers. The speeds of both vehicles can double the force of an impact and have disastrous effects. The Idaho Transportation Department’s accident reports show the deadly […]
Wrong-Way Accidents in Spokane
Careful Motorists can monitor traffic from all sides and be ready for any threat from a bad driver. What motorists usually aren’t prepared for is seeing a vehicle heading straight for them on a one-way road. It’s a frightening sight that is often the result of a wrong-way driver. Wrong-way drivers account for 300 to […]
South Hill Pedestrian Accidents
At some point during the day, almost all of us are considered pedestrians. Whether we are walking the sidewalks of Spokane or driving somewhere and then getting out of the safety of our vehicle. As pedestrians, we are always at risk when we are near traffic. It puts us in close proximity to vehicles moving […]
Car Accidents involving traumatic amputation injuries in Northern Idaho
In an accident, a driver can, in an instant, realize a collision is unavoidable. The accident can be especially frightening from the passenger seat. A passenger isn’t in control of the vehicle but can suffer the same serious consequences in a crash. A severe injury may mean an amputation is necessary. Traumatic accidents are responsible […]
Passenger Injuries Involving DUI Drivers in Whitman County WA
Any accident experienced from behind the wheel can be traumatic. Those same accidents experienced as a passenger can be just as frightening. Passengers don’t have control of their safety while riding along with someone else. They can find themselves in an accident that they weren’t to blame for. The injuries left behind can lead to […]
DUI Head-On Collisions in Spokane Valley
When someone is driving while impaired, their depth perception is compromised and reaction time is dramatically delayed. This combination can often result in a head-on collision. This type of collision is among one of the deadliest. According to the NHTSA, head-on collisions make up only 2% of all accidents yet account for over 10% of […]
Multi-Victim Accidents in Spokane
When a first responder is called to an accident scene, people’s lives depend on them making immediate decisions. The urgency is compounded when there are multiple victims in a single crash. In many of these crashes, the first responders have to make split-second decisions on who gets resources first. Sometimes these choices can have significant […]
Street Racing Accidents in Spokane County
Street racing has been a big-city problem for decades across the U.S. with movie franchises like the Fast and the Furious throwing fuel on the fire. Today, street racing is spreading to the suburbs and even rural areas to take advantage of the lower police presence. This also means more people are going to be […]
Stolen Car Fatality Crashes in Spokane
When a car is stolen and hits another car, it creates more trouble for the victims than just being injured in a crash. In many cases, the driver of a stolen car is more likely to drive recklessly especially when avoiding the police. This puts others at risk, and because the car was stolen, it […]
UTV Accidents in Post Falls Idaho
Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) are small four-wheel-drive vehicles that are often used off of roadways on farms and ranches. They’re sometimes confused with other off-road vehicles like all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The two types of vehicles might have some similar characteristics, but a UTV is an entirely different vehicle than an ATV. A UTV might fit […]