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Investigators in Yakima say a driver may have been intoxicated when he drove his 2003 BMW X5 into oncoming traffic, thus injuring seven people. According to a news report in the Yakima Herald-Republic, the driver of the BMW was speeding west on Lincoln Avenue in Yakima when he crossed the double yellow line and slammed into a GMC Envoy. Both drivers were injured, as were five passengers between the ages of 11 and 72. Thankfully, nobody sustained critical or life-threatening injuries, but several were taken to the hospital.

Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is a serious crime in Washington State. In Washington, it is against the law to drive with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent or higher. When a drunk driver causes an injury accident, he or she can be held financially responsible for medical expenses and other costs incurred by the victims or their families. In such cases, injured victims can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization as well as any physical therapy or rehabilitation that is needed for treatment of accident-related injuries.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident caused by a drunk driver, please contact the experienced Washington personal injury attorneys of The Bernard Law Group at 1-800-418-8282 or info@bernardlawgroup.com for a FREE, comprehensive and confidential consultation. We can also send you our FREE brochure, which has useful and educational information to help you better understand your legal rights and options. Get in touch with Kirk Bernard and his skilled legal team today.

Source:http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2010/01/28/several-hurt-in-lincoln-avenue-crash

Three people sustained critical injuries in a Seattle car accident after one car collided head-on with another vehicle. According to a KOMO news report, one of the vehicles, which was traveling south on 3rd Avenue NW crashed into an oncoming Mercedes on NW 137th. The driver and a passenger of the Mercedes had to be extricated from the wreckage and were transported to an area hospital with critical injuries. A person in the other car also sustained major injuries. Traffic investigators are still trying to determine what caused this serious injury car crash, but witnesses apparently, told officials that the other car was speeding before it struck the Mercedes.

In any car accident that involves reckless, speeding, impaired or negligent driving, the victims who were injured by the other individual’s negligence may be able to seek compensation for damages. In such car accidents, the consequences for victims can be extremely serious. Hospital bills and medical expenses pile up quickly. Loss of earnings can be significant, especially if the accident involves critical injuries where the victim has a long road to recovery. An auto accident may change the life of a victim and his or her family.

There are three components that form a personal injury claim. The first aspect is liability – who caused the accident and who is legally responsible. Secondly, the amount of damages to which you are legally entitled needs to be established. And finally, the determination has to be made as to where to collect the damages, specifically sources such as liability insurance or individual assets that are available for payment of damages.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, please contact the experienced Seattle personal injury attorneys at The Bernard Law Group at 1-800-418-8282 or info@bernardlawgroup.com for a FREE, comprehensive, and confidential consultation. We can also send you our FREE informational brochure with useful educational information that will help you in understanding your legal rights and options. Get in touch with Kirk Bernard and his skilled legal team today.

Source:http://www.komonews.com/news/local/79028262.html