Fatal Washington Auto Accident

A 57-year-old man sustained fatal injuries in a car accident on Highway 195 as he attempted to drive across the highway from Mullen Hill. According to a news report in KHQ, the two-car collision took place when the motorist was hit by a pickup truck that was driving south on the highway. The truck driver only sustained minor injuries. According to the report, the speed limit on the highway is 55 mph. However, it can be quite risky to cross because of heavy traffic.

In cases where a dangerous roadway or poorly engineered roadway causes or contributes to an auto accident, the governmental agency responsible for maintaining that roadway could be held liable. Usually in such accidents, it is important to look into who had the right-of-way and assess the speed of the vehicles at the time of the collision. To obtain such physical evidence, it is critical that an accident reconstruction expert get to the scene as soon as possible, after the accident occurs and before the evidence is cleared away. Once the evidence is lost, it is impossible to make the determinations that could be critical to your personal injury or wrongful death claim.

The experienced Seattle personal injury lawyers at The Bernard Law Group have an auto reconstruction expert on staff who will get to an accident scene and expedite the investigative process. This is very important in the preservation of valuable evidence and so that you can obtain the best possible result in your case. Time is of the essence in every injury accident case and it is crucial that you get in touch with us as soon as possible.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured by a negligent driver, please contact the skilled Washington personal injury attorneys with The Bernard Law Group for a free and comprehensive consultation. Call us at 1-800-418-8282 or e-mail us at info@bernardlawgroup.com for a FREE consultation. We can also send you our FREE brochure about auto accidents with useful and educational information that will help you better understand your legal rights and options. Get in touch with Kirk Bernard and his experienced legal team today.

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