Bellevue Personal Injury Attorneys
Bellevue, Washington is the fifth largest city in the state and has a population just over 122,000 people, according to the 2010 census. It spans over 31 square miles between Lake Sammamish and Lake Washington near the Cascade Mountains. Downtown Bellevue is the second largest city center in Washington with over 5,000 residents and 35,000 employees. The city is considered the "high-tech and retail center of the Eastside," according to the city’s website, with over 140,000 jobs and high-rise buildings. Outside of the hustle and bustle of downtown Bellevue, the city has beautiful green neighborhoods, recreational facilities, and among the best rated schools in the nation.
Although Bellevue is not as large as other cities, such as Seattle, it is still a metropolitan area and, with that, comes certain downsides, namely injury accidents.
Personal Injury Accidents and Injuries
Injury accidents are a fact of life in both rural and urban areas, but the numbers of such accidents are highest in urban cities. With the large number of people and vehicles, there are many potential types of personal injury vehicle accidents, including, but not limited to:
- Motorcycle accidents;
- Car crashes;
- Truck accidents;
- Pedestrian accidents;
- 15-passenger van accidents;
- Freeway accidents;
- Hit and run accidents;
- Hazardous roadway accidents;
- Bus accidents; and
- Rollover accidents.
Types of Injuries
Any of these accidents can cause a wide range of injuries, from relatively minor to severe or even fatal. Some common motor vehicle accident injuries include bumps, bruises, scrapes, lacerations, brain injury, spinal cord injury, and broken bones. Depending on the severity of the injuries, a vehicle accident victim may suffer complete paralysis or other disabling conditions. In most cases, vehicle accident injuries require months and even years to fully recover, resulting in mounting medical bills, lost time and wages from work, pain and suffering, and even emotional distress. An accident victim is not without legal recourse, however.
Motor Vehicle Accident Liability
The circumstances of a vehicle accident determine who is at-fault and liable for the losses and damages caused. Generally, if you have been injured in a motor vehicle crash due to the negligence or recklessness of another party, whether it is another driver or the entity responsible for maintaining the road, you have the legal right to pursue civil action by way of a personal injury claim. An experienced Washington personal injury attorney can help you take the necessary steps towards obtaining the compensation you need.Obtaining Justice through Effective Representation and Support
At Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S., our knowledgeable Bellevue personal injury lawyers have years of experience in handling a wide range of vehicle accident injury cases and are dedicated to obtaining rightful compensation for each and every client. To learn more about holding negligent parties responsible for your injuries, contact us today at (888) 228-3860.
