Man Seriously Injured in Bellevue Hit-and-Run Car Accident

A 47-year-old maintenance worker sustained serious injuries in a Bellevue car accident after a car struck him. According to a news report in the Bellevue Reporter, the man was blowing leaves in the 1700 block of 112th Avenue when a car struck him and sped away from the scene. The victim was thrown about 25 feet from the point of impact. The man had apparently parked a maintenance truck partially in the roadway as he worked.

Police are looking for witnesses who may have seen this crash or auto body shops that might come across a vehicle matching the description of the suspect car. Officials say there should be damage to the passenger side front quarter panel and the passenger side windshield. The man was rushed to a Seattle hospital with life-threatening injuries. He is listed in serious condition.

In Washington State, it is a serious crime to leave the scene of an accident. A motorist is required under the law to remain at the scene of an accident, exchange information relating to insurance and identification. In the case of an injury accident, a motorist must also do what he or she can to get immediate help for the injured person.

According to the Revised Code of Washington Section 46.52.020: “A driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in the injury to or death of any person or involving striking the body of a deceased person shall immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of such accident or as close thereto as possible but shall then forthwith return to, and in every event remain at, the scene of such accident.”

Victims of car accidents involving negligent drivers would be well-advised to seek counsel from one of the experienced Seattle personal injury attorneys with The Bernard Law Group, who will explore all avenues to get compensation for the injured victims. Car accident victims and their families undergo tremendous stress financially because of the medical expenses and loss of wages typically associated with an injury car accident. Call Kirk Bernard and his legal team today for a free comprehensive consultation and evaluation of your Bellevue car accident claim.

Source:http://www.seattlepi.com/sound/412181_sound69874332.html?source=rss