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Winter is the darkest time of the year. In urban areas such as Vancouver, drivers are often at risk of hitting pedestrians and bicyclists at night. The driving risk becomes even greater in rural areas, which make up the vast majority of Washington. Poor visibility, fatigue, and unfavorable weather conditions often play a role in...

No matter how responsible and safe a driver you are, you can't always avoid sharing the road with a drunk driver. The Scott Law Firm in Vancouver, Washington handles a wide range of car accident cases, many of which are caused by drunk drivers. Consuming alcohol and operating a car is a dangerous combination. Many...

Many roadways have designated and marked areas where pedestrians must cross, but not all crossing areas are marked with painted lines. Washington state law (RCW 46.61.235) requires that drivers stop and remain stopped when pedestrians and cyclists are crossing the street. This applies to both marked cross walks and unmarked crosswalks at intersections. Under RCW...

Whether you were involved in a fender bender or a high-speed crash that you managed to walk away from, you may have sustained serious injuries without realizing it. You may not have felt any pain after your crash, but rather, a discomfort that seemed minor enough to walk off. It could be minor discomfort in...

We all come across other drivers who are in a hurry or take their frustration out on others for reasons we're not aware of. Aggressive driving may include tailgating, yelling, making disrespectful gestures and driving in a way that puts others in danger. According to the NHTSA, the most common causes of aggressive driving include:...

Drunk driving is one of the leading causes of catastrophic and deadly collisions in the United States. In fact, 10,511 people were killed in drunk driving crashes nationwide throughout 2018 — 166 of those deaths were in Washington State. On a national scale, drunk driving is the cause of about 30 percent of all road...

Being responsible and cautious on the road can significantly reduce your chances of being involved in a crash. It doesn't entirely prevent it, however. Crashes are usually caused by one thing: human error. Every time you drive, you could be sharing the road with a distracted driver, drunk driver, aggressive driver or drowsy driver. These...

When we think about the 4th of July, fireworks, BBQ's, America's independence, and celebrations with friends and family come to mind. Driving safety is one of the last things that come to mind. Hundreds of traffic fatalities occur each year across the United States as a result of alcohol-related crashes. In fact, the 4th of...

Memorial Day Weekend is a time to say thank you to our military personnel who sacrificed their lives to protect us. It is also a time for friends and family to celebrate the unofficial start of summer. The Memorial Day holiday period begins Friday after the work week ends, or even earlier, and extends through...

Head-on collisions are the result of two cars that collide into each other, and, while typically rare, these types of crashes can be catastrophic. That's because unlike other types of crashes, the speed of both cars is combined. For example, when two cars each traveling at 40 mph collide, the impact is a combined speed...