Renton Accident Lawyers
The city of Renton, Washington has the ninth largest population in the state at 90,927 and is 11 miles southeast of Seattle on the southeast shore of Lake Washington covering 17.3 square miles. It has the fourth largest population in King County. What was a supply town for the Newcastle coal fields became a center of technology and manufacturing companies, such as Paccar, Boeing, and a number of Internet companies. Renton does not boast the same population as Seattle, but, as with any city, Renton does experience injury accidents, the majority of which involve motor vehicles.
Common Renton Accidents
Most personal injury accidents in Renton, and across the nation, involve motor vehicles and most are caused by the negligence or recklessness of other drivers, although some may be caused by negligent road repair and/or maintenance. Some of the common types of vehicle accidents in Renton include:
- Bus accidents;
- Intersection accidents;
- Head-on collisions;
- Pedestrian accidents;
- Bicycle accidents;
- Runaway trailer crashes;
- Motorcycle accidents;
- SUV accidents;
- Van accidents;
- Rollover accidents;
- Speeding accidents; and
- Dangerous roadway accidents.
Vehicle Accident Causes
There are a variety of factors that may cause the aforementioned traffic accidents, most of which involve some form of negligence or recklessness on the part of the driver. A few of the most common crash causes are failure to yield the right-of-way, inattention, distraction, alcohol or drug impairment, tailgating, and speeding.
Types of Accident Injuries
Every driver is responsible for following all state traffic laws and practicing safe driving skills while on the road. If they do not, they are not only negligent in their responsibilities but also jeopardize the health and well-being of everyone else on the road. Auto accident injuries can range from bumps and bruises to broken bones, brain injury, spinal cord injury, and irreversible internal damage. Recovering from such injuries takes time and money, which the victim may or may not have. Fortunately, car crash victims have legal rights to obtain compensation from negligent parties.
Holding At-Fault Parties Accountable
The skilled Renton vehicle accident attorneys at Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S., are dedicated to providing injured car crash victims the effective representation and support they need to obtain maximum compensation for their injuries. After a serious traffic accident, the last thing a victim should have to worry about is money. We can make sure you have the financial support you need to get the treatment you deserve. To learn more about your legal rights and options, contact one of our attorneys today at (888) 228-3860.
