Wrongful Death

A 21-year-old Wapato, Washington woman was killed in a car accident after she lost control of her Ford Crown Victoria and crashed into a concrete barrier on the U.S. Highway 97. According to a news report in the Yakima Herald, the woman’s car struck the end of a concrete barrier that divides the opposing lanes between the intersections in that area, Washington State Patrol troopers said. Investigators are still looking into what caused the accident. Officials believe that the woman was not wearing a seatbelt and say they still do not know whether alcohol or drugs were involved.

Car accidents may occur due to many causes. In winter weather especially, dangerous roadway conditions could contribute to a car accident. Collisions may occur due to negligent drivers. A single-car accident could also occur if the vehicle experiences some type of malfunction or has an auto product defect that triggers the malfunction. In any car accident, if an auto product defect is suspected, it is very important that the vehicle be preserved so an accident reconstruction expert can examine it for any defects or malfunctions.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a Washington auto accident, please contact an experienced Seattle personal injury attorney from The Bernard Law Group at 1-800-418-8282 or info@bernardlawgroup.com for a FREE, comprehensive and confidential consultation and case evaluation. We can also send you our FREE informational brochure, which has useful educational information that will help you 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/2009/12/09/toppenish-woman-killed-in-early-morning-crash

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.

Source:http://www.examiner.com/x-7460-Spokane-Headlines-Examiner~y2009m12d21-Man-dies-crossing-Highway-195-in-Eastern-Washington-State

A 2-month-old infant has suffered major injuries including, a skull fracture, after being ejected from a car during a car crash in Federal Way, Washington. According to a news report in The Seattle Times, the baby’s mother had removed her from a car sear and was feeding the girl in the front seat of Dodge Caravan headed north on Pacific Highway South, when a Mitsubishi pickup truck slammed into the back of the van. The baby was ejected on impact. The driver of the pickup, a 22-year-old Tacoma woman, was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. The baby was transported to a Seattle hospital. Federal Way police officials say that the parents of the infant could face a fine for not placing the child in a car seat.

This is an extremely tragic accident. It is unfortunate that the parents of this infant girl took her out of the car seat when the vehicle was in motion. However, the car accident occurred as a result of a suspected drunk driver rear-ending the Dodge Caravan. In Washington State, driving under the influence of any intoxicant – alcohol or drugs – is illegal. It is also against the law to drive with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 percent or higher.

Innocent victims of DUI accidents in Washington State may file a claim seeking compensation to cover medical costs, rehabilitation expenses, cost of therapy or long-term care, should the accident result in catastrophic injuries. Drunk drivers could not only face criminal charges, but also be held civilly liable for the accident and resulting injuries.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured by a negligent driver, please contact the experienced personal Seattle 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 informational brochure about auto accidents with useful educational information that will help you understand your legal rights and options. Get in touch with Kirk Bernard and his knowledgeable legal team today.

Source:http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010531831_webinfantinjured17m.html?prmid=obnetwork

A 63-year-old man sustained fatal injuries in a car accident involving four vehicles near Highway 99 in Edmonds, Washington. According to a news report in the Seattle Times, the man was waiting at a stop light at 220th Avenue Southwest and 76th Avenue West when a pickup truck driven by a 68-year-old man rear-ended him. The impact from the collision set off a chain reaction crash involving two other cars. One other man suffered minor injuries and debris from the three cars flew into another vehicle causing some damage.

Rear-end car crashes can cause significant injuries, especially to the occupants of the vehicle that is rear-ended. The Bernard Law Group has successfully represented thousands of car accident victims, many of whom were victims of negligent drivers. Recently our Seattle personal injury lawyers obtained a policy limits settlement for a Bremerton woman who was rear-ended and sustained severe neck injuries that required fusion surgery. She was unable to return to work as a caregiver at a senior center.

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

Source:http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/theblotter/2010516677_edmonds_man_fatally_injured_in.html?syndication=rss

An elderly woman was killed in a Seattle car accident after the vehicle she was a passenger in, collided with another car. According to a news report in the Seattle Times, the victim was traveling in a Suzuki that crashed into a Toyota near the 3800 block of South Graham Street. The driver of the Suzuki and three other people in the Toyota were taken to a hospital. The driver of the Suzuki, officials say, was not under the influence. An investigation is ongoing.

In any car accident case involving two or more vehicles when negligence is suspected, it is very important to look into how or why the collision occurred. Who was at fault for the accident? Did it occur because one of the drivers failed to yield right-of-way? Was the accident caused by a driver who may have run a red light? These are violations of traffic laws and amount to negligence when it comes to a civil claim.

As a car accident victim, you may be able to seek compensation against the negligent party or the entity responsible for the causing the accident or injuries. Such compensation will usually cover medical expenses, loss of earnings, cost of hospitalization and other damages. If the negligence results in death, families of deceased auto accident victims can file wrongful death claims.

If you have been seriously injured in a Washington car accident, please contact an experienced Seattle personal injury attorney 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 about Washington auto accidents that has useful and educational information that will help you in understanding your legal rights. Get in touch with Kirk Bernard and his skilled legal team today.

Source:http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010436379_crash06m.html?syndication=rss

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

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

If you have been injured or have lost a loved one in a Seattle car accident, you know the pain and devastation that accompanies such a terrible event. It’s a harrowing experience emotionally and a tremendous strain financially, not to mention the pain and suffering related to the injuries. What many car accident victims or victims’ families don’t realize is that they may be entitled to seek compensation for their injuries and damages, specifically if the accident and injuries were caused as a result of someone else’s negligence.

We see examples of negligent or reckless driving almost everyday in Seattle and Washington State. The Seattle Times recently reported a fatal car accident, which claimed the life of a 63-year-old Edmonds man. The man was apparently driving a van which was stopped at a red light. According to the news report, another man approaching the red light slammed into the back of the van pushing it into the rear of a pickup truck stopped in front. The van’s driver was transported to an area hospital where he reportedly died of injuries sustained in this auto accident.

In cases where negligence or wrongdoing is involved, car accident injury victims may be able to recover damages for physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, medical and rehabilitative expenses, past and future loss of income or permanent disability. In auto accident cases that result in the victim’s death, the victim’s family may file a wrongful death claim against the negligent party, which could cover funeral costs, loss of earning and other related damages.

Experienced Seattle personal injury attorneys who have an excellent track record representing injured car accident victims and their families will be able to analyze an incident from various angles and determine who or what caused the accident in question. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer like Kirk Bernard will look at all possible scenarios including the involvement of other vehicles, auto product defects and a dangerous or defective roadway. For a free consultation of your auto accident or personal injury case, please contact the Bernard Law Group. We will fight for your rights and make sure you receive fair compensation for your injuries, damages and loss.

Source:http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010291787_dige18m.html?syndication=rss