Washington Car Accident Attorneys - Lawyers fighting for Victims of Car Accidents

People in Washington depend on their personal transportation to maintain their routines. While many drivers in Washington are conscientious and defensive in their driving, others are not, and it only takes a small mistake to result in tragic consequences. In short, driving a vehicle can be dangerous, and that has been proven to many in the state over time.

Below is an overview of the issue of car accidents as they relate to the laws in Washington. You'll find information regarding statistics that involve the number of accidents and fatalities in Washington, the leading causes of these accidents, the fallout that can occur with the victims of negligent driving and finally how you should proceed if you or someone you love has suffered as a result of this situation.

Washington Car Accident Statistics

The Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) records and regularly updates relevant auto accident statistics on a public basis. Below is a brief look at some of those statistics:

Car Accident Deaths:

  • 2005 - 476
  • 2006 - 470
  • 2007 - 415
  • 2008 - 365

Leading Causes of Driver Error in Fatal Crashes from 1998 - 2007:

  • Impairment - 29.4%
  • Speeding - 25.5%
  • Inattention - 18.3%
  • Fail to yield right-of-way - 8.2%
  • Failure to obey signals, regulations, etc. - 4.6%
  • Overcorrecting - 3.9%
  • Drowsiness - 3.6%
  • Improper pass - 2.2%
The statistics above represent only those accidents in which someone was killed. In comparison, consider the following statistics regarding Washington auto accidents that lead to injuries:

Number of Injuries from Car Accidents in Washington:

  • 2001 - 30,797
  • 2002 - 29,193
  • 2003 - 26,890
  • 2004 - 26,251
  • 2005 - 28,307
These statistics are not delineated by the severity of injury, but what this should tell anyone is that if you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident in Washington, you are far from alone.

Fallout for Washington Car Accident Victims

When people are injured or killed in a car accident, there are many issues that suddenly arise for those left to help the victim recover. These typically include:
  • Medical costs - If the victim is injured, he or she may need surgery and perhaps an extended stay in a medical care facility. If this is the case, health insurance will not cover every expense, leaving the victim to deal with the resulting obligations.

  • Physical rehabilitation - Depending on the type of injury that resulted from the collision, the victim may need months if not years of rehabilitation to regain the use of the injured parts of his or her body. This also comes with a substantial cost and will not generally be completely covered by health insurance.

  • Property damage - In a serious crash, the victim will also likely lose his or her vehicle, which is not always covered completely by an auto insurance policy.

  • Loss of income - If the victim is injured badly enough that he or she is unable to return to work for any period of time, he or she may lose income that can never be replaced.

  • Pain and suffering - While it's difficult to attach a number to anyone's internal pain and suffering, it is a real cost in terms of the difficulty that injured victims face every day as they must struggle to recover from their injuries and the resulting psychological issues that are quite common.

Seattle Washington Car Accident Lawyer

If you or someone you love has been injured or worse in an auto accident in Washington, there are several items you will need in order to get the process of evaluating your legal rights and options started, including:
  • Accident reports
  • Contact information for the other driver
  • Medical records
  • Copies of bills incurred
  • Witness information
Rather than wait to enforce your rights, however, you need to enlist the help of a Washington car accident attorney as soon as possible to get this process started. If you meet with such an attorney at Phillips Webster for a free initial consultation and decide to retain the firm, your attorney will gather this information for you. Therefore, you should not hesitate to get this process started. Contact the firm today.
 



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