August 31, 2017 , Children's Safety
They’re baaack!… Do you know how to share the roads with school buses?
Sharing the roads with school buses can be frustrating. They're like mobile stop lights, and when the lights flash, it may add a few moments to an early commute to work or weary drive home. But buses have their unique safety features and stoppin...
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August 24, 2017 , Children's Safety
Bellingham kids are back to school! Here are some tips on school bus riding safety
It's an early start this year, but it is here! Bellingham Public Schools are back in session. Before you walk your kids to the bus stop, you might want to brush up on these safety tips with them to make for a safer ride for everyone.
Be aware. ...
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August 24, 2017 , Car Accidents
Average car accident injury and damage cost estimates
Some things are impossible to calculate. But others are routinely figured, such as the total dollar amounts spent on caring for accident victims. Each year the National Safety Council adds up the amount spent on car accident injuries to generate a pi...
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August 24, 2017 , Insurance Topics
What is umbrella insurance?
People buy insurance for the peace of mind that comes from protecting your family and assets. I want to tell you about a type of insurance that adds an extra layer of protection over and above another insurance policy - aptly named "umbrella insuranc...
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August 18, 2017 , Children's Safety
, Distracted Driving
, Pedestrian Injury
Distracted walking endangers Bellingham kids returning to school
Ah, the end of summer nears. Next week, Bellingham School District welcomes a new school year, and with it the return of school supplies, carpools, and heavy backpacks.
About twenty years ago, the age group most at risk for being hit by a ca...
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August 17, 2017 , Children's Safety
Back to school safety tips
Fall mornings in Bellingham often begin with a flurry of activity: school buses on the roads, lights flashing, as kids get on; kids racing their bikes towards school with not a minute to spare, and parents trying to get kids out the door and in the c...
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August 11, 2017 , Pedestrian Injury
Walkable Bellingham still puts pedestrians at risk from death and injury in car accidents
Bellingham Washington is well known for its many pedestrian paths. In fact, it's got a pretty high walkable score for its size. We've got lots of college students living here, and not everyone wants the hassle and upkeep of a car. Walking bypasses th...
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August 10, 2017 , Distracted Driving
Washington distracted driving law is in effect
As of July 23, 2017, Washington's updated distracted driving law is in effect. I love the name, and feel it's an accurate summary of what's really going on when drivers are distracted: Driving Under the Influence of Electronics (E-DUI). Cell phones a...
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August 10, 2017 , Car Accidents
How many Bellingham drivers wear their seat belts regularly?
Not enough, I can tell you that much, since it should be each and every time, every person. Just skipping your seat belt once will increase your chance of serious injury or death in an auto accident by half for that quick trip to the grocery store or...
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August 7, 2017 , Insurance Topics
I’m a safe driver. Do I really need to buy insurance? The answer is yes.
There are a lot of things we can go without. The latest and greatest fill-in-the-blank might very well be one of them, along with that unused gym membership are a couple examples of useless things we waste money on. Car insurance is not one of those ...
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