How Do Drivers Crash into Buildings?
We’ve all heard news reports of drivers crashing into buildings and shaken our heads about how it’s possible. There are factors, including age and negligent driving behaviors, that contribute to these types of crashes. Unfortunately, there have always been issues with drivers crashing into. How Do Drivers Crash into Buildings? This type of crash happens most often when a driver is entering or leaving a parking space perpendicular to the building. Even though drivers are usually driving at relatively low speeds in these scenarios, a vehicle crashing into a building can still result in serious injury or death and some serious property damage.
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Read MoreRisk of Motorcycle Accidents Increases in Summer Months
Motorcyclists look forward to riding in summer weather all year long – especially in the Pacific Northwest where the weather is so cold and wet several months of the year. While it is certainly fun, it’s important to know that riding a motorcycle comes with its share of risks not shared by other drivers on the road and that summer riding can be especially hazardous. According to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, a motorcycle driver is 27 times more likely to die in a crash than a car driver and 80 percent of all motorcycle crashes result in injury or death compared to 20 percent of all passenger car accidents.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcycle riders are consistently overrepresented in fatal traffic crashes. In 2020 alone, 5,579 motorcyclists were killed in motorcycle accidents. Because motorcycles are smaller than other vehicles, it’s easy for other drivers to miss them in a blind spot or mirror. Adding to the problem, drivers often don’t understand that motorcycles maneuver differently than larger vehicles.
Read MoreSpeed and Aggressive Driving Contribute to Bellingham Motorcycle Accident
After an unseasonably cold and wet spring, summer weather has finally arrived in the Pacific Northwest. Motorcycle riders who have been waiting to get their bikes out of storage and hit the road are rejoicing. It’s very important for motorcyclists to exercise caution on the roads as they are much more likely to die in a traffic crash than drivers. Data shows that motorcycle riders suffer 25 fatalities per 100 million miles of travel compared to 0.80 fatalities per 100 million miles of passenger car travel. There are two main reasons for this: 1. Drivers sometimes have a hard time seeing motorcycles on the road and 2. Motorcycle riders don’t have as much protection as drivers.
If you or a loved one was injured or killed in a motorcycle accident because of the negligence of another driver, contact a local motorcycle accident lawyer for help. Injury lawyers know how to calculate the true value of your accident claim and can help you negotiate a full and fair settlement for your injuries and losses.
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Read MoreDefective Products Increase Risk of Car Accidents
Defective Products Increase Car Accident Risk
Dangerous and defective products cause thousands of injuries every year. When a vehicle is manufactured with defective parts or design, it may put drivers, passengers, and others on the road at risk because the vehicle behaves in a way that causes safety concerns. In some cases, the vehicle’s defect becomes obvious right away and in other cases, the problem(s) develop over time.
There are generally two ways that a vehicle component can be deemed defective:
- Design defects. Design defects make a vehicle unsafe to drive even when it is manufactured and driven the way it was meant to be. It means that the part’s design was defective and therefore unsafe no matter how smoothly it is installed into the vehicle.
- Manufacturing defects. Manufacturing defects are caused by mistakes made during the manufacturing process. Generally, in manufacturing defect cases, a properly designed part is installed incorrectly or becomes damaged during installation.
Rollover Collision in Ferndale Leaves Driver Hurt
When drivers act in unexpected or dangerous ways such as drifting between lanes, slamming on their brakes, or turning suddenly without using their turn signal, the risk of a rollover collision or other type of car accident is very high. All drivers owe a duty of care to others on the road that they will drive with reasonable care. This means driving sober, rested enough to stay alert, and following traffic signs, among other things.
If you were the victim of a car accident caused by a negligent driver, you deserve full and fair compensation for your losses and injuries. Call a local car accident lawyer for help – they can discuss your legal rights, walk you through the claims process, and negotiate your settlement.
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Read MoreCommon Traffic Violations that Lead to Car Accidents
Traffic violations occur when drivers break traffic laws that regulate the operation of vehicles on streets and highways. There is a long list of traffic violations that drivers must avoid to prevent traffic tickets and potential car accidents. When a driver breaks a traffic law such as running a red light, they endanger themselves, other drivers, cyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians who are sharing the road with them.
There are many reasons that drivers violate traffic laws and receive traffic tickets. When a car accident happens as a result of one driver violating a traffic law, the responding officer will generally issue a traffic ticket and explain the traffic violation in their collision report. Insurance companies review the collision report and will often assign liability for injuries to the driver who violated the traffic law.
Read MoreDefective Product Recall: 3.3 Million Ford Vehicles
Ford announced a product recall of 3.3 million vehicles that might not shift into the correct gear, causing them to move in an unintended direction or roll away when placed in park. The National Highway Safety Administration has received six reports of property damage and four reports of injuries that might have been caused by the problem. Fortunately, no deaths have been reported due to this recall.
If you or a loved one was injured in a motor vehicle accident caused by a defective product, contact an experienced car accident lawyer for help. The injury lawyer can discuss your legal rights and assist you in recovering a full and fair settlement for your injuries.
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Read MoreWhat to Know about a Herniated Disc Personal Injury Claim
Car accidents are responsible for thousands of injuries every year. A herniated disc may occur during a car accident when the force of the crash causes a vertebra to push into the spinal canal. This can put pressure on or irritate the spinal cord, causing pain to radiate throughout the body. If you or a loved one experienced a herniated disc after a car accident that is disrupting your life, you deserve to be made whole. Contact a local herniated disc lawyer as soon as possible to discuss whether a herniated disc personal injury claim is the right option for you.
What is a herniated disc?
Spinal discs are circles of tissue that sit in between the vertebrae of the spinal column for the purpose of holding the vertebrae together, acting as shock absorbers, and assisting with motion.
Read MoreWhy you Need a Car Accident Police Report
You’ve probably heard that if you’re in a car accident, you should call 9-1-1 so a police officer can come and make a police report about the accident. The car accident police report will contain details about the crash, statements from anyone directly involved in the accident, and other important information such as road conditions and whether a traffic law was violated.
Insurance adjusters lean heavily on police reports for car accident settlements and lawsuits, especially if the officer’s report shows that their client may not have been mostly or completely at-fault for the crash.
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Read MoreWhat Happens When Car Accident Settlements Exceed Insurance Policy Limits?
The vast majority of car accident settlements are paid by the at-fault insurance company. One thing that people may not think about is that insurance policies and policy limits vary from insured person to insured person, which means that not every policy will have a high enough limit to cover a full and fair settlement. A policy limit or an insurance limit is the highest amount an insurer will pay for a claim that their customer’s insurance policy covers.
Those who are severely injured in an accident by a person with a low policy limit may run into trouble negotiating a settlement that covers their losses and injuries. While it can be a challenge to collect injury compensation beyond an insurance policy limit, no situation is hopeless. We recommend contacting an experienced car accident lawyer who can assess all your legal options.