Giving and receiving gifts is a tradition many participate in during the holiday season. Usually, this tradition is a joyful one for all involved. However, sometimes people receive gifts that actually have the potential to cause harm. This may occur if someone receives a defective product. It’s also a possibility that a gift recipient doesn’t […]
The holiday season is among the busiest times of the year for many Americans. Statistics indicate it can also be particularly dangerous for motorists. There are various reasons this is the case. For instance, many spend their free time shopping during the holidays. This results in more vehicles being on the road. The more vehicles […]
Urban design plays a critical role in pedestrian safety not only here in Washington State, but throughout the country (and world). Unfortunately, research and statistics indicate that some of the most common methods urban designers use when addressing pedestrian safety are not effective. For example, studies have shown that most drivers will not slow down […]
Being involved in an accident with a truck or other large commercial vehicle can have a devastating impact on your life. Although any motor vehicle accident can theoretically result in injury, an accident with a vehicle that is particularly large and heavy is very likely to seriously hurt anyone involved. As a motorist, you need […]
Motorists must vigilantly keep an eye out for pedestrians when driving. Although virtually any motor vehicle accident has the potential to seriously injure those involved, because pedestrians are not protected by seatbelts, airbags, or the metal frame of an enclosed vehicle, when they are involved in such accidents, their injuries tend to be particularly severe. […]
Throughout the US, urban design and infrastructure tend to accommodate motorists to a much greater degree than they accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians. Washington State is no exception. In fact, some experts cite our country’s emphasis on car ownership (and the infrastructure choices this car-centric mentality results in) as being among the top reasons Americans are […]
