Motor Vehicle Accidents

Facilitating your mental recovery after a car accident

You were involved in a serious car accident in Washington, but fortunately your physical injuries were not life-threatening. However, since your accident, you have faced some debilitating mental anxiety. Every time you get in your vehicle, you get a panic attack and relive your experience over and over again. Fortunately, there are things that...

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How do I report an accident?

It is perfectly normal to be a little confused and dazed after you are in an accident on Washington roadways. Despite not thinking clearly, you still need to report the incident to law enforcement as soon as possible. If you do not know how to do this, it can make the aftermath of a...

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Recognizing the subtle signs of whiplash after a car accident

When people are involved in a car accident in Washington, one of the first things they do is assess their condition and that of their passengers. In situations where the collision was violent, but the victims are okay, it can be easy for them to discount injuries as they do not recognize anything that...

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Understanding the NHTSA’s special crash investigations

At Elk & Elk Co., Ltd., in Washington, we understand that the cause of any motor vehicle crash may not be evident at first, and in fact, there may be many factors that lead to an accident. After a collision, you expect the insurance company to investigate. However, sometimes the National Highway Traffic Safety...

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Simple safety tips for motorcyclists

Motorcycling is an enjoyable sport and popular method of transportation.Unfortunately, motorcycling is also a dangerous activity. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclist deaths account for 14 percent of all traffic fatalities – despite motorcycles only representing three percent of all vehicles on the roads.There are simple things motorcyclists can do...

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Car Crashes & Anxiety

There are many aspects of motor vehicle wrecks to take into consideration, such as the financial consequences of a crash (property damage, lost wages, and medical costs, among others) and the physical repercussions of an accident (broken bones, lacerations, etc.). However, there are other hardships victims endure following these wrecks, such as depression and...

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Controversy after DUI driver escapes prison in cyclist’s death

For some drivers in Washington, their personal agenda is far more important than their resolve to drive safely and follow the rules of the road. They may engage in negligent behavior such as speeding, change lanes carelessly and following other vehicles too closely. Negligence can also be when someone chooses to drive under the...

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When to call 911 to report a reckless driver

For many folks in Washington, the daily commute to get from one place to another can quickly turn monotonous with each repetitive minute. For some, the urge to get somewhere faster is satisfied by speeding or swerving around other vehicles to avoid traffic. For others, impatience can create danger when drivers engage in reckless...

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After a car accident, avoid these 5 mistakes

Driving is a mundane daily task for many people: Driving to and from work; dropping the kids off at school; running to the grocery store. Driving is something the average person doesn’t think much about.Which is why a car accident comes as such a surprise – such a shock. A car accident is impossible...

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Why does a good night’s sleep matter so much?

As you drive to work in Washington, you notice that the vehicle in front of you is weaving slightly in its lane and driving slower than the flow of traffic. It could be a drunk driver. But, it could also be a drowsy driver. According to the Sleep Foundation, about a third of all motorists in...

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