This compensation can be claimed for various types of damages, including:
- Medical expenses
- Rehabilitation and physical therapy
- Lost wages
- Car repairs
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Medical expenses
- Rehabilitation and physical therapy
- Lost wages
- Car repairs
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of enjoyment of life
What can lead to a car accident in Seattle Washington?
The Pacific Northwest is famous for its rainy weather, so car accidents are pretty common here, especially in a busy city like Seattle. However, sometimes there is more than just the weather to blame.
When a driver acts in a negligent or reckless way, they put others on the road in danger. And when that negligence leads to a car accident, they can be held liable for the damages that they cause.
Here are a few examples of negligent causes of car accidents:
Distracted driving
Very often, you see drivers doing other activities while behind the wheel. It may be texting, searching for something in the car, eating while driving, programming a GPS, using a cell phone, or talking to the passengers in the car. Whatever the case, distracted driving can be a ground for compensation after a car accident.
Driving Under the Influence
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs puts both pedestrians and other motorists at risk. Drunk drivers have decreased decision-making abilities and a much slower reaction time. These can cause very serious accidents.
Speeding
Speeding has been a consistent cause of car accidents in Spokane. When speeding, a driver does not have enough time to stop in case of an emergency. It can worsen the accident and cause severe injuries like traumatic brain injury, whiplash, and fractured bones.
Reckless Driving
This can be in the form of street racing, disobeying traffic signals and signs, taking dangerous turns, and weaving in and out of traffic.
What to do after a car accident in Seattle Washington
The first and most crucial thing to do if you’ve been involved in a car accident is to call emergency medical help for anyone who might be injured. After doing that, you should move out of oncoming traffic, if it is safe to do so. You can do that after taking pictures and videos of the accident scene, as they may serve as evidence. It’s also important to report the accident to the police.
When you’ve done these things, you want to take proper documentation as much as possible, including the following information:
- The name, address and phone number of the other driver
- The name and contact information of the passengers and possible witnesses
- The driver’s license number
- The make, model, and year of the other car
- The license plate number of the other car
- The name, contact number, and policy number of the insurance company
- VIN of the car if possible
- The name, address and phone number of the other driver
- The name and contact information of the passengers and possible witnesses
- The driver’s license number
- The make, model, and year of the other car
- The license plate number of the other car
- The name, contact number, and policy number of the insurance company
- VIN of the car if possible
Common injuries in a Seattle car accident
Car accidents, big or small, can lead to various types of serious injuries, whether they’re obvious at first or not. These injuries may include:
- Broken bones
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Neck and back injuries
- Internal bleeding
- Organ damage
- Lacerations
- Broken bones
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Neck and back injuries
- Internal bleeding
- Organ damage
- Lacerations
Contact a Seattle Car Accident Attorney
Between injuries, lost wages, emotional trauma, and the simple cost of repairs, the fallout of a car accident can start to feel overwhelming at times. But at the Gilbert Law Firm, it’s our mission to help you keep your head above water. Contact our experienced car accident attorneys today to get the damages you deserve.
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