Posts by Matthew Philbrook

Cars and trains don’t collide often – but when they do collide, the consequences are often deadly or catastrophic. There are many precautions that both railroad companies and the drivers of cars and other vehicles should take to avoid these dangerous collisions. When a railroad company or a driver is negligent, they deserve to be…

The new technology that helps cars drive with minimal input from drivers isn’t as safe as it should be. While driver-assist software and hardware may be better than having someone who is intoxicated drive a car, new data confirms that driver-assist technology still has a long way to go until it can be considered safe.…

In Washington, drivers are required to carry a state minimum amount of liability insurance. While most drivers do have the minimum, many motorists also drive without insurance. Even when drivers do have insurance coverage, the state minimum is often not enough to pay for all of your damages. Just one night in a hospital, for…

Whiplash injuries are often caused by vehicle accidents – mostly, rear end-collisions. The good news is that most whiplash injuries are not fatal. The bad news is that they do require medical care. Most car accident victims who have whiplash suffer with severe neck pain. The pain can affect your ability to work, enjoy your…

Drivers and passengers who are in car accidents often suffer damage to their knees and other joints. The injuries occur as the victims collide with each other, strike objects such as dashboards, the steering wheel, and doors. Just the twisting and turning of the body after the impact occurs can cause joint damage too. Victims…

There’s no excuse for distracted driving. Drivers should either take care of their activities before they get into their car or wait until the trip ends. Distracted driving is a leading cause of deaths and serious car and truck accidents in Vancouver and Battle Ground, Washington. When drivers operate their car while distracted, they should…