Photo by Pavł Polø Overview 2025 is the lowest recorded year for motor vehicle accidents in Bellingham in at least a decade, excluding 2020. Total crashes: 1,091 Fatal: 5 Serious injury: 29 Minor injury: 264 This represents a 17.8% drop in total crashes compared to 2024 (from 1,327 to 1,091). Despite the overall decline, fatalities...
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Photo by Sarah Hopt Kent, Washington, a city nestled in the heart of the Green River Valley, has seen steady growth in recent years. Home to just over 130,000 residents, Kent balances its industrial roots with picturesque parks and a thriving business district. However, with this growth has come a noticeable rise in pedestrian and...
Online injury calculators promise quick answers. Plug in a few numbers, and you get a dollar estimate for your suffering. But how accurate are they? And what happens when you add real-life context, like age, job, or emotional toll? We tested that before by creating three injury profiles — same broken wrist, three very different...
The Advocates 11 min read For more than 35 years, The Advocates has stood beside injury victims across Washington, Oregon, and California; recovering more than $500 million on our clients behalf. We believe in honest, open communication, personalized support, and building every case ready to go to trial to pursue the best possible outcome. ...
You’ve probably come across those “Online Injury Calculators” — quick, convenient tools that claim to estimate how much your case is worth. While they can be a helpful starting point, it’s essential to understand their value and limitations. What’s good about online injury calculators? ✅ They give you a rough ballpark to begin thinking about...
Segway Driving In 2001, Dean Kamen introduced a zero-emission, self-balancing personal transportation device known as the Segway® Personal Transporter (PT). Capable of reaching a maximum speed of 12.5 mph, the Segway® was classified as safe for use in urban pedestrian environments by the Centre for Electric Vehicle Experimentation in Quebec in 2006. Despite this, multiple...
Even the most careful individuals can be affected by pedestrian accidents. From busy access points like I-90 to quiet residential streets, the risk is present throughout the city. Unforeseen accidents can disrupt lives and cause significant harm. By providing detailed insights and data on these risks, we aim to help you stay informed and makes...
Across the United States, approximately 1 in 10 roads are in poor condition, and urban areas fare even worse, with 1 in 5 roads deemed inadequate. States like California and Rhode Island are the worst-ranked for road roughness, with 44% and 41% of their roads in poor condition, respectively. On the other hand, New Hampshire...
You’ve probably heard the statistic before: individuals with obesity are significantly more likely to be injured—or even killed—in a car crash. Depending on the study, the increased risk ranges from 54% to 80%. That’s not just a number—it’s a reminder of how vehicle safety and personal health intersect in ways we don’t always expect. We...
With ongoing discussions about import policies, tariffs, and potential price increases, many have wondered: is it a good idea to buy foreign cars before prices rise? Or should we rely on American-made vehicles, especially if they end up being the dominant option on our roads in the future? What is an “American car”? Technically, there’s...