One Dead in Spokane Valley Head-on Accident
Head-on accidents are usually the most devastating in terms of injuries and damages for both drivers and passengers. There are a variety of reasons for this, but chief among them is the placement of the actual collision and the combined force of the impact. Often, head-on accidents cause serious injuries and, unfortunately, death in some […]
Pedestrian Hospitalized After Accident in Spokane Valley
Many people assume that moving around on foot is safer than riding in a car. In some ways, this is true. When you’re a pedestrian, you have some level of control over your surroundings, much more than you do when you’re in a vehicle. But being a pedestrian is not without its dangers, especially in […]
Bus Crash Due to Snow Shuts Down I-90 in Spokane
People that live or commute to Spokane are used to driving in all different types of weather. But due to its placement in the pacific northwest, one type of weather that we don’t see too often is snow. Obviously, snow creates a number of different hazards for drivers, especially those that drive larger commercial vehicles […]
DUI Accident Dangers on Rutter Pkwy in Spokane County WA
Spokane County roads can take drivers by surprise with tight curves and steep grades. These hazards will be even more difficult to navigate for drivers who thoughtlessly get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol or taking a drug. Impaired drivers can be traveling too fast or be veering in and out of lanes and give […]
Motorcycle Hit-and-Run Accident Dangers on I-90 in Spokane Valley
Interstate 90 sees a constant flow of high-speed traffic day and night. A speeding driver can really struggle to slow down when traffic gets heavy or when an accident requires extra caution. Drivers who don’t travel at safe speeds that allow them to react to roadway hazards and changing conditions can face liability if they […]
DUI Accident Dangers on Trent Avenue in Spokane Valley
Spokane Valley gets its share of icy, foggy weather in the winter and drivers who don’t adjust their speeds and attention can create unavoidable hazards. That danger only grows when a driver gets out on slippery roads while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Impaired drivers usually won’t be able to slow down to […]
4 Of the Worst Car Accidents in Washington History
In Washington, there are a number of fatal car accidents every year. In fact, data from the Washington Department of Transportation found that there were nearly 70,000 car accidents in 2022 alone, with 2,593 causing injuries and 671 of them being fatal. Most every car accident is a traumatic experience—and oftentimes it is extremely costly […]
Accident Dangers During Icy Conditions on US 195 Around Spangle WA
Travel along rural highways with fast-moving traffic in Spokane County can be treacherous, especially when conditions get icy. Drivers are supposed to adjust their speeds when temperatures drop and go slow enough to avoid slipping on frozen patches and causing frightening accidents. Motorists who decide to ignore wintertime road conditions can be held liable for […]
Snowplow Driving Safety in Coeur d’Alene
A rash of car accidents involving snowplows has turned a spotlight on the dangers of winter travel in Coeur d’Alene and Kootenai County. KXLY-TV reports that according to the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) there have already been nine accidents involving snowplows on Idaho roads in 2022. That figure is as of December 20. According […]
Liability in Stop Sign Violation Accidents on Bowdish Rd in Spokane Valley
Stop sign intersections are dangerous spots for Spokane Valley motorists when other drivers aren’t obeying the right-of-way. When drivers proceed through intersections when it’s not their turn, a collision with one or more vehicles is often the outcome. Drivers can suffer serious injuries and vehicles can be sent in every direction to do more damage. […]