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When it comes to head-on collisions, T-bone accidents, and car accidents involving pedestrians, survivors can face serious injuries such as bone breaks and fractures.   Many people who haven’t previously experienced a break or fracture are unfamiliar with what to expect. We have all the details below so Eastern Washington drivers know what to expect if they ever find themselves injured after a crash.  Break vs Fracture Many...

It gets dark this time of year in Spokane. Until we reach spring daylight savings, many drivers will spend more time driving in the dark.   During nighttime hours, visibility is a serious problem. On average, drivers may only see 250 feet in front of them while using regular headlights. When drivers switch on their high-beams, they may see up to...

You may be a responsible driver. You obey the posted speed limit and wear your seatbelt. But an oncoming vehicle can swerve into your lane and cause a head-on collision. Or another vehicle can sideswipe you on a multi-lane road, causing you to crash. Suddenly, you have a serious injury. An article by Student Edge...

The month of November can be dangerous for Spokane-area drivers, especially those who aren’t prepared for fall’s changes. During this time of year, drivers are expected to adjust to the shorter days and inclement weather patterns. Shorter days, limited vision, & increased drowsiness One drastic change brought about by the autumn season is the end...

Pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users in Spokane. Without the protective frame afforded by a passenger-vehicle, a single act of negligence can result in months of physical therapy and significant medical expenses. In severe cases, pedestrians can suffer fatal injuries.  Pedestrian deaths have been consistently rising in the past decade. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) estimates, nearly 6,000...

The growing economy and higher demand for consumer goods means there are more products to haul. However, the trucking industry in the US is short over 50,000 long-distance drivers, according to a recent article published in the Spokane Journal. The trucker shortage is not only a serious problem for the trucking industry as it strives...

A great deal of the responsibility for keeping child passengers safe in motor vehicles is in the hands of parents, guardians, or caregivers. But everyone who shares the road needs to keep child safety in mind. It's a serious issue. The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that in 2016, approximately 723 child passengers under the...

Recent years have shown a rise in a technological trend: so-called in-vehicle infotainment systems. These new dashboard displays allow us to do everything from navigate the roadways to make phone calls, all while driving our cars. These systems are also equipped with different safety features such as back-up cameras and lane departure warning systems. However,...

Every summer in Washington and across the US, we drive more miles and longer hours, which increases the risk of an accident. The summer also shows a rise in drunk driving accidents, especially around the holidays. The experts behind drivingtests.org has offered 7 tips to protect us all from the danger of a drunk driver....

Ten years in the making In 2008, Congress passed a law that required all new cars sold in the US to come equipped with backup cameras. After a few years and more than a few setbacks, the Department of Transportation set the effective date: May 2018, a full decade after the law was initially passed....