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 […]
Car Accidents in Spokane Resulting in Skull Fractures
Any type of traumatic brain injury after a car accident can be extremely dangerous. The human skull consists of eight bones that protect the brain. If one or more of those bones are fractured from blunt trauma, actual physical damage can be done to the brain. That injury can result in permanent brain damage. Auto […]
New Speed Limit Signs Installed to Curb Speeding Near City Parks
The City of Spokane has lowered the speed limit around 8 of the city’s 87 parks. The new speed limit is 20 mph, and the city leaders hope that the new posted limit will reduce the speed of drivers in those areas to increase safety for people using the parks. The plan was hatched in […]
Motorcycle Group Injury Accidents in Coeur d’Alene
The only thing that a motorcycle rider might like better than going for a ride out on the open roads is doing the same with a group of friends. When you ride in a group, it can be safer because you are more visible if there are more of you, and drivers will give a […]
DUI Passenger Accident Injuries in Spokane
All too often partygoers will all pile into a car and head from one party to another or maybe head for home but get into a single-car accident. It may be that the designated driver decided to drink, or maybe they hadn’t planned on getting impaired in the first place. However, sometimes despite the best […]
Multiple Vehicle Accidents in Ritzville WA
A multiple-vehicle, chain-reaction crash can happen in thick fog, a blinding snowstorm or just about any condition that reduces visibility. After the first collision, the rest keep piling on because the drivers can’t see to stop in time. On Saturday, April 11, 2020, there was a multi-vehicle, chain-reaction crash that started with a stiff wind […]
Is Washington a No-Fault State for Auto Insurance?
Washington state is not a no-fault state. This means that when there is an accident, the person who was at-fault will pay for the injuries and other damages that came from the accident. A no-fault state is one that requires its drivers to purchase an insurance policy that pays out regardless of who’s at fault. […]
