Drunk Driving Crashes Are on the Rise in Washington
Regardless of the laws and regulations put in place to prevent DUIs and drunk driving accidents, they continue to be on the rise across Washington and other areas throughout the United States. When drivers choose to drive while drunk or intoxicated, they not only put their own lives at risk, but they are also putting…
Read MoreWill More Speed Cameras Reduce Fatal Crashes in Washington?
With the increase of fatal accidents in the state of Washington, there has been a new proposal for more speed cameras. The reason that it is believed that these devices are needed is because drivers may pay better attention to their behavior and watch their speeds if they know that they are being watched. However,…
Read MoreDangerous Highways in Washington State
Sometimes, accidents are not caused by the fault of a motor vehicle driver. You may be wondering if you read that correctly, but it is true – several accidents happen across Washington State every year due to dangerous highways. Even the best and most experienced drivers may not be able to avoid a car accident…
Read MoreDo Motorcycle Crash Bars Actually Keep Riders Safe?
Motorcycle crash bars attach to the frame of the motorcycle, ideally to make the motorcycle safer. They’re mounted to the lower frame of the motorcycle with screws. The bar is mounted to both sides of the motorcycle. Crash bars include a metal bar that sticks out beyond the motorcycle. According to Motorcycle Aid, crash bars…
Read MoreWhy Truck Jackknife Accidents Happen
Jackknife accidents occur when truck combinations, usually a tractor-trailer combination, fail to work in unison. The tractor and trailer move in different directions, typically an “L” or “V” shape with the tractor being one side of the L or V and the trailer being on the other, instead of the trailer being directly behind the…
Read MoreUmbilical Cord-Related Injuries Can Be Life-Threatening
The umbilical cord is a flexible structure (shaped like a tube) that provides nutrients and oxygen from the mother to the child. Pregnancy and birth doctors and their medical teams need to be prepared for any complications that may arise during pregnancy and labor, including umbilical cord problems. With attentive and competent care, umbilical complications…
Read MoreT-Bone Motorcycle Accidents Often Cause Catastrophic or Fatal Injuries
A T-bone motorcycle accident (also called a broadside accident) happens when either the front of a motorcycle collides with the side of another vehicle or another vehicle’s front strikes the side of a motorcycle. Negligent car and truck drivers who cause T-bone motorcycle accidents should be held accountable for the injuries and fatalities they cause.…
Read MoreHelp for Victims of Rollover Truck Accidents
Semi-trailer trucks are one of the largest vehicles traveling the roads of the United States. They are not only intimidating to automobile drivers passing by, but they can also become very unnerving to truck drivers who must keep them stable in inclement weather and hazardous road conditions. When these trucks become difficult to control, serious…
Read MoreWhich Cancers Are Misdiagnosed the Most?
Even though doctors spend many years learning to practice medicine, cancer misdiagnosis continues to happen to individuals throughout the United States. When this happens, it not only causes significant amounts of stress, but it can also lead to spending a lot of money on treatment and tests to find out that the diagnosis was wrong.…
Read MoreDrunk Driving Tourists Can Lead to Dangerous Wrecks
According to Washington Wine, the state of Washington has over 1,000 wineries making close to 20 million cases of wine. This makes Washington the second-largest wine producing state in America. Therefore, it is no surprise that wine tasting is a major part of Kennewick’s economy and tourism. However, when tourists visit these wineries for fun,…
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