seattle personal injury

A 16-year-old girl was fatally injured in a Washington car accident in Granite Falls, after the vehicle she was a passenger in, collided with an SUV. According to a news report in the Herald Net, the girl was in a Jeep Cherokee being driven by her brother, when a Toyota 4Runner attempting to pass the Jeep on a two-lane road, struck the Jeep. The girl was airlifted to a Seattle hospital in critical condition, but later succumbed to her injuries. Her brother sustained minor injuries and the driver of the 4Runner was uninjured. Authorities are apparently looking into whether speed and improper passing caused or contributed to this fatal car accident.

The Revised Code of Washington Section 46.61.110 spells out the rules that govern overtaking and passing of vehicle proceeding in the same direction. This section states: “The driver of a vehicle overtaking other traffic proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left thereof at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken traffic.”

If your loved one has been fatally injured as a result of someone else’s negligence or as a result of a dangerous or defective roadway, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim against the negligent driver or the governmental agency responsible for maintaining the section of the roadway where the accident occurred. Please remember that there is a time limit to file these claims. So, it is important that you act quickly.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, please consult the skilled Seattle personal injury attorneys at The Bernard Law Group. You may contact us 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, which has useful educational information, that will help you better understand your legal rights and options – whether it is filing personal injury claims or wrongful death claims. Please contact Kirk Bernard and his experienced legal team today.

Source:http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091210/NEWS01/712109894/0/COLUMN03

Two Snohomish couples were killed in what officials are calling the worst car accident in the county this year. According to a news report in the Snohomish Herald, the Washington car accident occurred when the driver of a 2005 Ford Explorer who was going east on 108th Street NE ran a stop sign at Highway 9 and struck a 2007 Hyundai sedan, which was southbound. All four victims, who were occupants of the Hyundai, died at the scene. The driver of the Explorer, who only sustained minor injuries, tried to run away from the scene of the crash, but a resident in the neighborhood convinced him to surrender to authorities. The man was arrested on suspicion of four counts of vehicular homicide. This was apparently the first serious car accident at the intersection in years.

There is no question that running a stop sign or a red light is a serious traffic violation in Washington State. The Revised Code of Washington Section 46.61.050 (1) states: “The driver of any vehicle, every bicyclist, and every pedestrian shall obey the instructions of any official traffic control device applicable thereto placed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, unless otherwise directed by a traffic or police officer, subject to the exception granted the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle in this chapter.”

If your family member was killed in a car accident in Washington State as a result of someone else’s negligence, you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the individual or entity responsible for causing the incident. A wrongful death claim is usually filed to compensate families of deceased victims for funeral expenses, loss of earnings and other related damages.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, please contact the skilled Seattle personal injury lawyers at The Bernard Law Firm. Call 1-800-418-8282 or send an email to info@bernardlawgroup.com to schedule a FREE comprehensive and confidential consultation that we will provide at no cost to you. We can also send you our FREE informational brochure that has useful and educational information that will help you in understanding your legal rights. Get in touch with Kirk Bernard and his experienced legal team today.

Source:http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091130/NEWS01/711309872&news01ad=1

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

One person was killed and two others were injured in a Washington car accident that involved several vehicles, after one of the drivers speeded and ran a red light, according to a KOMO news report. A sport utility vehicle ran through a stop light and crashed into another car, the report said. The impact of the accident caused the SUV to become airborne and slam down on an Audi. One of the SUV’s occupants died at the scene. Two others – one person in the SUV and another in the Audi were also injured. The others in the SUV tried to run away from the scene. Police caught up with one, but are looking for several others including the driver of the SUV, who apparently caused this fatal car accident.

The driver of the SUV, in this case, seems to have violated several traffic laws. This individual, according to officials, was speeding, ran through a red light and after the accident, fled from the scene. This individual no doubt will face criminal charges, but it is important that such negligent drivers in these types of cases be held civilly liable for the injuries and damages that result.

The skilled Seattle personal injury attorneys at The Bernard Law Group have represented numerous victims who have been seriously hurt as a result of negligent drivers. For more than two decades, we have aggressively fought for the rights of injured victims in order to secure the justice and compensation they rightfully deserve. If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a negligent driver, please call Kirk Bernard and his legal team at The Bernard Law Group to find out how we can help.

Source:http://www.komonews.com/news/74432222.html