June 13, 2017 , Car Accidents
Many Whatcom County drivers may be victims in a very scary car accident in the future
We who live and work in Bellingham and Whatcom County live along the Ring of Fire, which isn't just a great song. There are faults all around the underground, which means that we could one day experience an earthquake and/or tsunami event. It's ...
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February 15, 2017 , Car Accidents
Why go to a chiropractor after a car accident?
Chiropractic care has long hovered between being considered standard health care to alternative medicine. This article in Time discusses some of the benefits and why its struggled with acceptance. But is it helpful for car accident victims? Here are ...
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February 15, 2017 , Car Accidents
Bellingham Gone Wild? Spring break can spike car accidents
Actually, probably not. Bellingham is better known for rain and rhodies than beach volleyball and bikinis. But a study found that popular spring break vacation spots share an uptick in traffic fatalities during the last week of February through the f...
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February 14, 2017 , Car Accidents
Why you should see a doctor if you’re involved in a Bellingham car accident
Car accidents are traumatizing events. You can even consider them “exciting”, even in Bellingham, the city of subdued excitement. They don’t have to be catastrophic events to cause injury, because in every accident, there is a lot of force invo...
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February 7, 2017 , Car Accidents
How to gain 40% more from your car accident settlement
Like anywhere in the world, Bellingham drivers will see many fender benders in their lifetimes. Usually these are relatively minor and don’t require emergency medical care, thankfully. It’s usually not until they or a loved one has been in a seri...
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January 31, 2017 , Car Accidents
What to do about chronic pain after a serious car accident
You probably won't have much choice - or awareness - about what kinds of medical attention you'll receive directly after a car accident. Everything happens so fast, and the EMTs will be doing everything they can to stabilize you when seconds count. Y...
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January 22, 2017 , Car Accidents
Proving fault in one-way car accidents in Bellingham
Just the other day I was walking along downtown and noticed someone turn down the wrong way on a one way street. Bellingham is notorious for its one way streets, especially downtown, and while I witnessed no accident, others haven't been so lucky. In...
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May 31, 2016 , Car Accidents
What to do if you witness a car accident
It happens so fast. Everyone involved is traumatized, and yet witnesses must keep a calm, cool response. What you do largely depends on how bad the accident, but here are some things to think about that apply to any motor vehicle accident situation. ...
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February 22, 2016 , Car Accidents
What are the leading causes of car accidents?
90% of car crashes are avoidable. This means that some combination of factors, including human error, led to an accident.
Many elements cause or contribute to car accidents:
distracted driving
drunk driving
drowsy driving
medical event...
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February 9, 2016 , Car Accidents
Worst case scenario: you’re in a car accident. What’s the ideal vehicle to crash?
Generally, bigger, heavier vehicles keep occupants from serious injury better than smaller, lighter vehicles. This principle was evident in this recent massive crash involving two semi tractor trailers and six cars and trucks. The semi drivers walke...
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