by cooneylaw | Feb 23, 2021 | Auto Accidents, Bodily Injury, Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents
Women tend to have more severe bodily injuries in auto accidents than men and it does appear to be related to the types of automobiles women most commonly drive. A recent study reviewed nearly 20 years of motor vehicle accident data. It found that women’s higher...
by cooneylaw | Oct 20, 2020 | Auto Accidents, Bodily Injury, Car Accidents, Uninsured/underinsured Motorist Accidents
Higher fatality rates for automobile accidents may be a result of changes in driving habits during the Coronavirus pandemic. Traffic volume plummeted during the Covid-19 shutdown. Businesses and schools were closed so there were significantly fewer vehicles commuting...
by cooneylaw | Mar 23, 2020 | Bodily Injury
Suffering a personal injury as a result of another person’s negligence is a tough pill to swallow. Even though you didn’t ask for the situation you’re in, you now have to deal with everything it will bring to your life. On the plus side, you’re never alone. You can...
by cooneylaw | Nov 1, 2019 | Bodily Injury
Some of the most serious injuries that motorcyclists can suffer are broken bones. There are precautions that cyclists can take to reduce their risk of getting seriously hurt though. Motorcyclists who engage in impact exercises and lift weights generally have stronger...
by cooneylaw | Aug 16, 2019 | Bodily Injury
Being involved in a car accident in Washington is never something you hope for, but it can be significantly more frustrating if you find out that the person who crashed into you does not have insurance. Ultimately, this means you are left to forge the costs of the...
by cooneylaw | Aug 7, 2019 | Bodily Injury
Walking is a great exercise for you that is enjoyed by many Washington residents. However, with its many benefits comes the slight risk of being a pedestrian involved in an automobile accident. Consequences of being hit by a motorist can range from a bodily injury...
by cooneylaw | Jul 11, 2019 | Bodily Injury
While most dogs in Washington are friendly and make good pets, there are still circumstances that may lead them to bite. In many cases, the victim of a dog bite is a child. Responding correctly if a dog bites your child may help you reduce the risk of further injury...
by cooneylaw | Jun 23, 2019 | Bodily Injury
When people are preparing for a surgical procedure in Washington, they often take into consideration the suggestions of their health care provider for behaviors they can implement to prepare for a successful surgery. However, this kind of attention should also be...
by cooneylaw | May 3, 2019 | Bodily Injury
Due to motor vehicle accidents, sports or recreation injuries, or any other number of factors, the spinal cord or the nerves at the end of the spinal canal may be damaged, resulting in spinal cord injuries. Like others in Washington who have suffered spinal cord...
by cooneylaw | Apr 3, 2019 | Bodily Injury
Pedestrians in Washington do their best to keep themselves and their family members safe, but every so often tragedy strikes. According to CNN, in 2018, the deaths that resulted from accidents involving pedestrians was the highest it has ever been since 1990. The...
