Kevin thought it was harmless. A small fender-bender outside Spokane. No witnesses. He told the officer the other driver ran the red light. Insurance paid out fast… until someone pulled the traffic cam footage. Within weeks, Kevin wasn’t just dealing with a denied claim. He was facing a felony. In Washington, misrepresenting the facts after...
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Here’s something most people don’t realize: in both Washington and Oregon, the amount of money you receive after a car crash depends on how much the accident was your fault. If you’re awarded $1 million, but you’re found to be 40% liable for the events that led to the accident, you’ll only get $600,000. That’s...
Rideshare Transparency and National Safety Trends When it comes to safety reporting, the rideshare industry isn’t equally open. Uber releases an annual Safety Report with nationwide data, while Lyft has historically been more guarded, publishing fewer public statistics. A 2021 study published in Injury Prevention by Morrison et al., supported by the CDC, sheds some...
Getting injured while working on the streets isn’t as uncommon as you’d think. Whether you’re driving for Uber, delivering packages, fixing power lines, or walking a postal route, the risks are real, and the legal responsibilities can get complicated. Liability often depends on who you work for, where the accident happened, and what kind of...
Young drivers encounter substantial dangers on the road, especially when distractions divert their attention. In 2021, a total of 3,522 individuals perished in accidents where distraction was a contributing element. Among them, 225 were adolescents aged 15 to 19, representing 6% of all fatalities linked to distracted driving that year. Traffic collisions continue to be...
Teen drivers face significant risks on the road, and one of the most dangerous factors is distraction. In 2021 alone, 3,522 people lost their lives in crashes where driver inattention played a role. Among those fatalities, 225 were teenagers between 15 and 19 years old, making up 6% of all deaths caused by distracted driving. Fatal...
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...
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...
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...