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Is the Washington State minimum car insurance enough?

The current Washington State minimum car insurance policy drivers are allowed to carry only provides $25,000 in liability coverage. Most states require car owners to pay for some amount of car insurance. While it varies depending on where you live and how much you drive, the average driver in the U.S. is involved in 4 – 5 crashes in their lifetime. One way to think of car insurance is that you are paying ahead to cover the costs and expenses associated with a car accident or crash. The Washington State minimum car insurance policy The minimum car insurance policy is usually the least expensive option. In Washington State, the average minimum insurance policy costs less than $600 per year,

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The Causes of Motorcycle Crashes

Motorcycle riding is a favorite pastime and a mode of transportation for many Americans, but even though it can be fun, it can also be very dangerous. A clear day and open roads, in Washington, may be very tempting for motorcycle riders and may seem safe, but there are still chances of a crash happening every time you get on the road. Of course, there are basic precautions that riders take to stay safe, but there are many dangers on and off the road that are out of motorcycle riders’ control. Here I will cover some of the reasons motorcycle crashes happen and what you can do to avoid them. Be Watchful of Cars Turning Left One of motorcyclists’ biggest

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The first Pedestrian Fatality report for 2020 is out – and it is not good

On May 20, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) released the preliminary pedestrian fatality data for 2020. Here’s what stands out in the initial report. GHSA is projecting 6,721 pedestrian deaths in 2020, compared to 6,412 fatalities in 2019. That’s a nearly 5% increase. The increase in the fatality rate isn’t just significant: it is the biggest annual jump ever recorded by the organization. Pedestrians accounted for 17% of all traffic deaths in 2019, compared to 13% in 2010. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are a larger proportion of pedestrian fatalities, compared to their respective populations. While the full GHSA report uses data from 2010to demonstrate traffic violence trends, the preliminary 2020 data stands out because of the pandemic

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3 big reasons there are so many car crashes on Aurora Avenue in Seattle

Dangerous and even fatal crashes on Aurora Avenue North in Seattle are far too common. The road is usually at the top of the list of roads with the highest number of crashes in the city. We are a personal injury law firm, not engineers or city planners—but we have seen too many cases, and taken too many consultation calls from people who have been injured on this roadway. Why are there so many crashes on Aurora Avenue? Here are three separate—but connected—reasons that we have learned from our cases, and from the safety advocates working to improve Seattle. People drive too fast There are two parts to this: the speed limit, and the speeds at which people actually drive. The default

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Using your PIP insurance after a crash: 5 things you need to know

What Is Personal Injury Protection (PIP)? In the aftermath of a car accident, navigating medical expenses, lost wages, and other financial burdens can be overwhelming. Personal injury protection (PIP) coverage, available in 12 states and Puerto Rico, can alleviate these concerns by covering these costs, ensuring your well-being is prioritized. PIP can also cover funeral expenses and replacement services, providing comprehensive support during a challenging time. Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is a type of car insurance that pays for medical bills, wage loss, and other costs after a car crash. Some policies refer to this benefit as medpay. This coverage is mandatory in Oregon insurance policies, but not in Washington: check your Policy Declarations page to see if PIP is

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Why don’t we talk more about car accident trauma?

This week, a former traffic reporter shared his experiences about his own “two terrifying car accidents.” In the first, he struck a pedestrian on the highway; in the second, he swerved to avoid a merging vehicle and struck an oncoming truck. Neither collision was fatal, but the second crash left him with two broken legs, a fractured hip, a broken kneecap—and a lot of stress and guilt. The Atlantic piece, titled We Should All Be More Afraid of Driving, is well-written and worth reading for many reasons, but mostly because it is rare and important for someone to speak openly and directly about causing a crash. Acknowledging car accident trauma No one sets out to crash their car or to

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Is the Washington State minimum car insurance enough?

The Causes of Motorcycle Crashes

The first Pedestrian Fatality report for 2020 is out – and it is not good

3 big reasons there are so many car crashes on Aurora Avenue in Seattle

Using your PIP insurance after a crash: 5 things you need to know

Why don’t we talk more about car accident trauma?

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