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by Michael TarioJanuary 12, 2023 Car Accident Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

8 Lesser-Known Causes of Car Accidents

We know that drunk driving, distracted driving, and speeding are three common causes of accidents. Many public messaging campaigns have been done over the years to help prevent these dangerous driving behaviors. In this article, we’re going to share some of the lesser-known causes of car accidents because it’s important to keep them in mind too if you want to reduce your chances of being in a motor vehicle crash.

If you or a loved one was injured because of the negligent behavior of another driver, contact a local car accident lawyer to discuss your legal rights and possible next steps.

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by Michael TarioJanuary 9, 2023 Car Accident Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

Fatal Hit and Run Crash in Bellingham Leads to Arrest

A hit and run adds to the stress and trauma of a car accident, especially when someone is seriously injured or killed in the collision such as a fatal hit and run crash. When the person who may be responsible for the crash flees the scene without exchanging information with the other driver or staying to talk to first responders, there is a legitimate fear that the driver may not be held responsible for the accident and injuries they caused.

As car accident lawyers, we have seen an increase in hit and run accidents since 2020. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), deaths in hit-and-run crashes jumped by 26 percent in 2020. If you or a loved one was injured or killed in a hit and run crash, contact a Bellingham car accident lawyer for help.

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by Michael TarioJanuary 5, 2023 Car Accident Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

10 New Year’s Resolutions for Drivers

It’s January and that means it’s time for New Year’s resolutions. While most people think about getting healthier or spending more time with family, we are proposing that drivers make resolutions to keep themselves – and everyone else – safe on the roads. When you consider that 98% of motor vehicle accidents are caused by driver error, it just makes sense. If all drivers committed to our top 10 resolutions, so many accidents and injuries could be avoided.

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by Michael TarioDecember 19, 2022 Car Accident Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

How the Cold Affects Tires and Increases the Risk of Car Accidents

It’s bitterly cold in the Bellingham area this week and with plenty of snow in the forecast, we are dealing with icy and snowy road conditions. We all know that snow and ice increases the risk of car accidents and the statistics bear this out. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), 24 percent of all weather-related crashes happen because of snowy, icy roads. Additionally, more than 1,300 people are killed and more than 116,800 people are injured in motor vehicle accidents on roads covered in snow, slush or ice each year. What many do not know is that the cold can also affect tire performance and therefore increase the risk of a collision. This is especially true when tires are already worn down.

If you or a loved one was injured in a car accident caused by a driver who was driving on worn down tires, you have a right to seek compensation for your losses. As drivers we owe a duty of care to all other drivers, passengers, and pedestrians on the road and this includes a responsibility to keep our vehicles well maintained. Contact a local car accident lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your legal rights.

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by Michael TarioDecember 15, 2022 Car Accident Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

Single-Vehicle Accidents High Risk When Drunk Driving Involved

Single-vehicle accidents occur when only one vehicle is involved in an accident. Often, a single-vehicle crash happens when a vehicle leaves the roadway and moves onto the shoulder, median, roadside or parking lane, etc. and then crashes into an unmoving object like a tree, pole, wall, or fire hydrant. In some cases, a pedestrian is hit. In a single-vehicle accident, property damage and personal injuries are the typical outcome. You might be surprised to hear that motor vehicle accidents involving only one vehicle have a higher fatality rate than head-on or side-impact collisions. More than 8,000 people die in single-vehicle rollover crashes in the United States each year.

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by Michael TarioDecember 12, 2022 Car Accident Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

Christmas Traffic Fatalities 2022

Traffic fatalities are typically higher during the winter holidays than other times in the winter because of more people traveling by car and higher rates of alcohol consumption at holiday parties and family gatherings. Increased road traffic and drunk drivers are two of the biggest contributors to traffic accidents so it’s not surprising that the holidays come with an increased risk of fatal crashes.

Losing a loved one in an accident is tragic at any time of the year, but a holiday fatality can be even more heart wrenching. While nothing can bring back your loved one, you have the right to seek justice and compensation for your losses through a car accident claim or wrongful death claim when your loved one was injured as a result of another driver’s negligence. Contact a car accident lawyer to discuss your legal rights and any appropriate next steps.

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by Michael TarioDecember 1, 2022 Car Accident Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

It’s National Impaired Driving Prevention Month – Let’s Talk about Impaired Driving Accidents

Since 1981, every president of the United States has proclaimed December as National Drunk & Drugged Driving Prevention Month or, since 2020, National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, to create awareness about the dangers of driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol. December is chosen for the simple reason that the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day have consistently higher rates of drug and alcohol related crashes.

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by Michael TarioNovember 28, 2022 Car Accident Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

What to Know If you Were Injured in a Broadside Collision

There are thousands of car accidents across the United States every day. Some accidents are minor, while others are very serious, depending on the type of collision, the speed at which the collision occurs, and what type of vehicles are involved. Broadside collisions are a type of motor vehicle accident that can be particularly serious especially when high speeds or a large vehicle is involved.

It can take months or years to recover from injuries sustained in a broadside accident; some are faced with a permanent disability or die as a result of their injuries. Many of these accident victims end up with huge medical bills, extended pain and suffering, emotional distress, and lost wages while they recover. Lost earning capacity applies in cases that result in disability or loss of life. If you or a loved one was injured in a broadside collision because of the negligence of another driver, you deserve to be compensated for your losses. Call a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your legal rights.

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by Michael TarioNovember 17, 2022 Car Accident Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

How Windy Weather Increases the Risk of Car Accidents

Strong winds can be really unsettling when you’re driving because it can make your car feel like it is being whipped back and forth, especially at higher speeds on the highway. High winds are typically defined as winds at sustained speeds of 40 to 57 mph. High winds are often overlooked as a danger to drivers but the reality is that windy weather increases the risk of car accidents year because it can cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles.

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by Michael TarioNovember 15, 2022 Car Accident Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

Deadly DUI Crashes and Arrests Up in the Puget Sound, Matching Nationwide Trend

As reported by mynorthwest.com, on November, 3, 2022, three DUI crashes within 10 hours in the Puget Sound left three people dead. In one Washington State patrol district, almost twice as many drivers were arrested last month on suspicion of driving under the influence compared to October of last year. Sadly, this trend is happening across the Puget Sound region as well as nationwide with DUI crashes and arrests up significantly since 2020, alongside other reckless driving behaviors such as excessive speeding. Too many drivers are choosing to make poor choices when they get behind the wheel, due at least in part to a perception that there are fewer law enforcement officers on the roads to enforce traffic laws.

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