In the aftermath of a car crash, gathering evidence is a smart move. This becomes even more crucial if the accident wasn’t your fault, or if you’re unsure about whose fault it was. Being prepared with evidence can make a significant difference in your case and ensure that you protect your rights. Of course, your safety always comes first. Before doing anything further, make sure that no one at the scene requires immediate medical attention. Call 9-1-1- if necessary! Some examples of car crash evidence you could work to gather includes:  1. Photos. Pictures are objective, and they tell stories.

Defensive driving is a method of driving that anticipates dangerous situations before they happen. In other words, when you’re “driving on the defense,” you’re actively seeking to avoid hazards and ultimately, collisions. This is a desirable, skillful way of driving but it takes active focus and experience to master.  Here are a few tactics you can work on to become a defensive driver:  Anticipate others will make mistakes. Start with the premise that other drivers are likely to make mistakes. Assume there are new drivers on the road. Drunk drivers. Distracted drivers. When you start from this assumption, you’ll be

We all know that distractions and driving don’t mix. Here in Washington, we’ve enacted laws to curb cell phone usage while driving, among other things. Yet, collisions continue to happen. In our brief post today, we’ll answer the question “how many accidents are caused by distracted driving in Washington?”  Distracted Driving Statistics 2017-2021 For our post, we pulled data from the WSDOT Crash Portal.  Here are some highlights. For the years 2017-2021: There were a total of 150,867 distracted driving related crashes. An average of around 30,000 distracted driving related crashes each of these 5 years.  A total of 550 fatalities

Hiking is a popular activity here in the Pacific Northwest and for good reason: we’re home to more than 1,200 trails! While some hike year-round, without a doubt summer is the busiest season.  Here are a few basic safety tips to keep in mind as you hit the trails: 1. Select your trail wisely. Make sure that the trail you choose is suitable for the time you have, your fitness ability, and your experience. Reading descriptions and reviews can be an invaluable source of help. Is the trail well marked? Does it have significant elevation gain? 2. Research the conditions.

With summer almost here, more of us may be opting to hit the roads on our bikes. Whether for exercise or commuting, biking is an eco-friendly and enjoyable way to get around.  Here are a few ways you can stay safe on your bike this summer (and all year-long!):  1. Wear a helmet. There is a reason this is our first tip: wearing helmets save lives. Even if you think you’ll “be careful” or you’re “just going a few blocks away,” we encourage you to wear your helmet each ride, every ride.  2. Wear reflective gear. Even though the days

Perhaps some of your summer plans this year include taking your family to a pool. Whether it’s a public or private pool, we have a few tips to share.  1. Always supervise your children. This one should go without saying, but it’s worth repeating. Children need to be watched in and around water. Also, be aware anytime you bring your child to an area that has a pool, even if you don’t intend to swim. According to the Red Cross, 69% of young children who drown were not expected to be in water.  2. Teach your children to be mindful of