One of the most common mistakes people make when involved in a motor vehicle collision is assuming the at-fault driver’s insurance will pay for their medical bills as they receive treatment. With that said a common question is “why should my insurance company pay for my medical bills when I’m not at fault?” Before answering this…

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Accidents Happen Even the most defensive and alert driver can find themselves involved in a motor vehicle accident.  It’s important for all drivers to be prepared for this.  After all, the average driver, over a long driving career will experience between three and four accidents in their lifetime. It helps to be prepared before an…

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Winter is here! This year winter solstice began on December 21, 2017. Driving in the winter can be difficult. We want to discuss some helpful tips to drive during winter weather. Black Ice We know that it is common in Washington to have black ice. Black ice is a thin coating of glaze ice on…

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Despite the efforts of organizations like Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), each year thousands of people are killed, and tens of thousands of people are injured, in drunk driving accidents. According to The United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 10,228 people were killed in vehicle accidents in 2010 where alcohol…

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Distracted Driving may be thought of as any activity that diverts a driver’s attention from driving. Distracted driving can consist of engaging in activities such as: Eating, Texting, Talking on a cell phone, Adjusting a radio, CD player, or other music device, Changing car settings, such as adjusting mirrors or changing the temperature, and Reading…

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