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Driverless Car Technology Has Room for Improvement

Given the state of vehicle safety in today’s world, driverless vehicles are a promising technology. Since 1946, there have been over 30,000...

Uber Suspends Autonomous Vehicle Testing After Accident

After a collision in Tempe, Arizona over the weekend, Uber says they are voluntarily suspending further testing of the self-driving vehicles. An...

Driver Killed After Speeding Car Launches Over Embankment in Renton

Many residents of the greater Seattle community may believe that speeding is just an ordinary course of business when driving upon a...

Seattle Family Survives Frightening Crash

On Halloween evening, a truck collided with at least nine other vehicles along the 9200 block of Rainier Avenue South.  According to...

Seattleites are Really Horrible Drivers?

While we all probably have our own opinion on this topic, a recent study suggests Seattle motorists need some help.  A few...

Drivers that Text, What are they Thinking!?

The Phillips Law Firm makes an unprecedented move this month in handing out its notable “What Were You Thinking!?” award.  Remember, it’s...

Do You Feel Safe Driving on SR 522?

For those unfamiliar with State Route 522 (SR 522), it’s a roadway that basically connects Seattle to the city’s northeastern suburbs.  In...

The Economic Costs of Motor Vehicle Crashes

We read about motor vehicle accidents everyday that take place in Seattle or the greater King County area.  Some of these accidents...

2014 Report Finds Astonishing New Texting & Driving Statistics

It seems drivers are constantly bombarded with reminders not to use their cellphones when behind the wheel, but current statistics show that...

The Dangers of Texting While Walking

Everyone knows about the hazards of texting while driving, but now it seems that pedestrians who text may be just as dangerous....

Reducing Accident Risks with Proper Vehicle Maintenance

Its common knowledge that serious car accidents can be linked to poor vehicle maintenance, and in light of that, April has been...

Dangers of Texting and Driving

Everyone is aware of the dangers of texting and driving, but for some reason, many drivers continue to do it. Your phone...

Six Shocking Facts about Car Crashes

Experts agree that even when external factors are applied, human error is responsible for most car accidents, at least to some degree....

Studies Confirm Texting and Dialing Distracts Drivers

Many studies over the years have pointed to the potential dangers of using cell phones while driving. Now, a recent study confirms...

Horrific Taxi Accident in Tacoma Kills Pregnant Woman

Tuesday, March 4th, a pickup truck crashed into a taxi minivan killing a pregnant woman and her baby. 34-year-old Shanna Huttenstine of...

Even Driving “Buzzed” is Dangerous

According to the first nationwide analysis of “buzzed” drivers, there appears to be no safe level of alcohol in the bloodstream when...

Study Reveals Most Dangerous Food & Drinks to Eat While Driving

A recent study shows that eating while driving is responsible for 80 percent of automobile accidents and 65 percent of scary “near...

Vehicle Crashworthiness and Avoiding Crashes

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has released its list of vehicles that receive its highest award for safety, TOP SAFETY PICK...

Fatal Car Crashes Involving Marijuana Have Increased

Recently, researchers from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health collected data from six states that perform toxicology tests on drivers involved...

Avoid an Accident this Spring with These Safety Tips

Spring should be a time to celebrate warmer temperatures and sunshine, so don’t let seasonal spring hazards such as flooding, storm-related weather,...

Speed is the Cause of 2 Seperate I-90 Accidents

Speed limit signs are used to inform all motorists of the speed that is appropriate for traveling safely on a particular road...

Five Steps to Take After a Low Impact Car Accident

Sometimes when people are injured in car accidents where their vehicle sustains little or no damage, they are not sure what to...

Are Little Cars Really Safe?

If you are considering a minicar as your next automobile purchase, you may want to think again. While smaller cars are becoming...

10 Shocking Car Accident Statistics

In 2012, car accident fatalities increased for the first time in 6 years. This disturbing statistic occurred even though vehicle manufacturers have...

Pregnancy and Car Accidents: Protect Yourself & Your Baby

Pregnant women are at an increased risk for sustaining serious injuries in auto accidents. Even car accidents that occur at low speeds...

Get a Grip: Avoid Spin-Outs on Icy Seattle Roads

Icy roads are responsible for 190,100 accidents every year, injuring 62,700 people and killing 680. When a sheet of ice forms over...

Speeding Kills – Responsible for 30% of all Car Fatalities

In 2011, speeding drivers were responsible for 30% of all fatal crashes and cost accident victims and society nearly $41 billion. In...

Drowsy Driving is Dangerous

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety issued a wake up call for all drivers: drowsy driving is dangerous. Shockingly, more than a...

Speeding Continues To Be a Problem on Washington Roads

Between 2004 and 2008, there were 1,045 fatal crashes in the State of Washington involving drivers who were speeding. This accounts for...

Traffic Fatalities Increase in 2012

Even though it is 2014 already, the 2012 complete fatality report has been finally compiled and released. The Fatality Analysis Reporting System...
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