Posted by Russell West | Dec 30, 2020 |
Based on statistics provided by the United States Department of Transportation, each year approximately 1,836 fatalities and 136,309 injuries are caused by accidents that occur on icy and snowy roads.
Posted by Russell West | Dec 15, 2020 |
Washington law states that any individual who drives any vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of others or property engages in reckless driving.
Posted by Russell West | Sep 10, 2020 |
If you are injured in a Spokane car accident, you will often have to deal with eyewitnesses. Testimony provided by these witnesses is one of the strongest pieces of evidence available in most lawsuits.
Posted by Russell West | Aug 31, 2020 |
During the pandemic, it is a good idea to go outside if you can. After all, medical professionals have long known that Vitamin D is vital for strong bones and helps to make sure that the body has a sufficient amount of calcium. While you are out and about, keep the following pedestrian safety tips in mind.
Posted by Russell West | Jun 22, 2020 |
Washington law prohibits anyone from drinking alcohol or possessing an open container while traveling in a motor vehicle. If you notice another individual drinking alcohol while operating a vehicle, you should immediately avoid that vehicle.
Posted by Russell West | Apr 23, 2020 |
Unfortunately, head-on collisions are one of the most devastating types of car accidents. If you or your loved ones are injured in a head-on collision or any other type of accident in Spokane, it can help to speak with an experienced attorney.
Posted by Russell West | Apr 09, 2020 |
In Spokane as well as the rest of Washington, when a person experiences a medical emergency that causes an accident, the driver is sometimes found to be not legally responsible for the accident.
Posted by Russell West | Mar 27, 2020 |
Power line accidents are just one of the deadly ways in which Spokane vehicle accidents can occur. Regardless of how you are involved in a vehicular accident, it can help to speak with an experienced lawyer. Contact West Law Office today to schedule a free case evaluation.
Posted by Russell West | Feb 28, 2020 |
Statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control reveal that every 48 minutes, someone in the United States dies in a drunk driving accident.
Posted by Russell West | Aug 28, 2019 |
If your pet routinely travels with you in the car, it is in danger of being seriously injured if an accident occurs.
Posted by Russell West | Jul 12, 2019 |
By following some of the safety precautions below, you can make sure that you remain visible and greatly decrease your chances of ending up in an accident.
Posted by Russell West | Jun 30, 2019 |
It is absolutely critical that teenage drivers exercise safety precautions every time they get behind the wheel to avoid ending up in a deadly accident. The following will review some of the important steps that teenage drivers can take to remain safe while on the road.
Posted by Russell West | Jun 19, 2019 |
Even though more people are wearing seat belts lately due to recent campaigns by the state, law enforcement in Spokane and the rest of Washington still sees a number of accidents in which people who fail to wear their seat belts are catastrophically injured.
Posted by Russell West | Feb 20, 2019 |
Based on statistics compiled by the United States Department of Transportation, approximately 265 individuals each year are killed as a result of wrong way accidents.
Posted by Russell West | Jul 05, 2018 |
Two people were recently injured in a three-vehicle accident. While law enforcement requested LifeFlight helicopters on route to the accident, the collision turned out not to be as serious as believed. The driver of a vehicle was turning when a second vehicle behind the first car also slowed. A t...
Posted by Russell West | Jun 05, 2018 |
Statistics reveal that in 2015 there were over 100,00 individuals treated at emergency rooms due to skateboard accidents.
Posted by Russell West | May 17, 2018 |
Statistically, rollover accidents represent a small amount of motor vehicle crashes that occur, but these accidents represent a high percentage of fatalities due to car accidents.
Posted by Russell West | Apr 20, 2018 |
There are numerous causes of vehicle operators losing control of their vehicles, including adverse road conditions, defective vehicles, distraction, fatigue, hydroplaning, and intoxication.
Posted by Russell West | Mar 30, 2018 |
Street racing is a particularly deadly type of activity because it encourages motor vehicle operators to drive at speeds much greater than those that are safe for traveling on public roads.
Posted by Russell West | Mar 28, 2018 |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that rollover accidents occur in less than 3% of vehicle accidents but result in the deaths of over 7,000 drivers and passengers.
Posted by Russell West | Oct 11, 2017 |
To obtain compensation, the victim of a head-on collision is required to prove that the other party was responsible for the accident before compensation will be awarded.
Posted by Russell West | Mar 01, 2017 |
In Washington, when you are in a hit and run accident and the driver flees the scene, he or she can be held both criminally and civilly liable.
Posted by Russell West | Jan 22, 2017 |
For many people who are in auto accidents, injuries are sustained and you have the right to be compensated for your injuries
Posted by Russell West | Nov 14, 2016 |
Though there are many reasons why auto accidents occur, speeding and aggressive driving play a huge part in the numbers.
Posted by Russell West | Nov 14, 2016 |
The very top reason for auto accidents is distracted driving, which can take the form of eating, texting, and talking on the phone while driving.