Seattle Freeway Accident Attorneys
Washington freeway accidents often result in catastrophic injuries because of the speed of the vehicles involved in the collision. These crashes typically involve fast moving vehicles veering out of control, head-on crashes, truck accidents and rear-end collisions and, subsequently, serious accident injuries Anyone who has suffered a loss in a Washington freeway accident would be well-advised to seek legal guidance from the skilled Seattle personal injury attorneys at Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S. regarding his or her legal rights and options. Compensation may be available for the substantial injuries, damages and losses sustained by injured victims in such accidents.
Violations That Can Cause Washington Freeway Accidents
There are many forms of driver negligence that can result in a serious injury freeway collision in Washington. Some of the most common traffic violations include:
- Speeding: Washington Statute 46.61.400 states: "No person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing. In every event speed shall be so controlled as may be necessary to avoid colliding with any person, vehicle or other conveyance on or entering the highway in compliance with legal requirements and the duty of all persons to use due care."
- Drunk Driving: Washington Statute 46.61.502 states that "a person is guilty of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug if the person drives a vehicle and has within two hours after driving, an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher as shown by analysis of the person's breath or blood."
- Reckless Driving: Statute 46.61.500 defines reckless driving as driving with "willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property."
- Unsafe Lane Changes: Drivers are not allowed to change lanes on the freeway without first looking for traffic. Cutting another vehicle off can result in serious injury accidents.
- Following Too Closely: Tailgating is another common form of negligence that can lead to a serious injury freeway accident. Drivers must leave a reasonable amount of space between their vehicle and the vehicle in front of them.
Additional forms of negligence that can result in a freeway accident include driving fatigued and driving distracted. Negligent drivers can be held financially responsible for the injuries and damages they cause.
Washington Car Accident Statistics
According to The Washington Department of Traffic 2009 Crash Facts, there were 492 total traffic fatalities in Washington car accidents that year. Of these, alcohol contributed to 206 of those fatalities. In addition, a total of 208 people were killed in speed related accidents. Based on these statistics From highest to lowest, the counties with the most fatal car accidents, from highest to lowest, King County, Pierce County, Snohomish County and Spokane County. Many of these fatal crashes occurred on Washington freeways.
Holding Negligent Drivers Liable
The knowledgeable Seattle traffic accident lawyers at Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S. help victims of Washington freeway accidents get fair compensation for the injuries they have suffered. We know how to hold at-fault drivers accountable for damages such as medical bills, past and future suffering, time away from work and cost of rehabilitation. Please contact our law offices to obtain more information about pursuing your legal rights at (888) 228-3860.
Freeway Accident Recoveries
- $275,000 recovery for Kent highway accident.
