Every year in October, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration hosts ‘National Teen Driver Safety Week’ to raise awareness for the fact that motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for 15 – 19-year olds in the US.…
Is your vehicle ready for the cold and rainy season? A little preparation now can save you lots of hassle later… Check out our tips, invest some TLC, and take fall by storm! Here’s to a safer winter commute! Check…
College students across Washington are gearing up for fall quarter, and last-minute to-do lists are tackled by parents and students alike. Bedding, books and basic household items are likely packed, as are computer, sports gear and car key. Now that…
Do you remember the movie “Mary Poppins”? It was one of my childhood favorites! In the movie, Mary Poppins is hired to care for two upper-class children who have successfully managed to scare away at least a half-dozen nannies in record time. …
1. You’re Human. You Make Mistakes. Even “small” accidents can have big consequences. Click this link to read the story of “Just a little backing accident”. A few years ago, a Seattle driver of a Ford pickup didn’t see a fire hydrant…
The Governor’s Highway Safety Association recently published a press release on the dangers of teen driver speeding; please see below. Speeding is the main factor in a third of fatal teen driver accidents! As summer break begins and teens are…
Only a few short weeks after the Skagit River bridge collapse near Mt. Vernon, WA, we are still shocked by the magnitude of this vehicular accident! Can you imagine driving at 60 mph only to see the road in front of…
The independent insurance brokers at McClain Insurance Services are ready to assist local drivers in taking insurance discounts into their own hands, as Progressive Insurance launched its “Snapshot” program in Washington State on Friday, February 15th, 2013. Snapshot is Progressive’s…
Now that marijuana has become legalized for recreational use in Washington State as part of initiative I-502, we wonder: What does this mean for your insurance? After all, whether you are driving under the influence of alcohol or under the influence of…
The Washington State Patrol and Washington State Traffic Safety Commission recently published a press release that is a big compliment to Washington drivers: At 97.5 percent, we top the nation when it comes to seat-belt use! Overall seat belt use…
