Seattle, WA (August 31, 2021) - On Monday, August 30, at least one person was injured in a severe automobile collision in the Seattle area, according to local authorities.
Near the junction of S. Spokane Street and 1st Avenue S., two vehicles reportedly collided. According to early reports, the incident occurred at 6:18 p.m. that evening. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene to assist the injured parties.
Due to lane restrictions on the site, there were significant traffic delays. At this time, there is little data available concerning the severity of the injuries that resulted. Ambulances were dispatched to the area. The crash victims were transported to local hospitals.
There have been no further developments in the situation as of yet. The cause of the accident is being investigated by law enforcement. More information will be provided as the inquiry continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Washington Traffic Accidents
Driving a car is one of the most dangerous things we do on a daily basis. Every time you get behind the wheel, you face the chance of being injured in a car accident. According to statewide accident data, the number of fatal automobile accidents in Washington is on the rise. In 2017, there were 129,993 vehicle accidents in Washington. There were 555 confirmed fatalities that year. That is an increase from the previous year. Each year, over 6.1 million people are injured in car accidents in the United States. These crashes result in over 3 million injuries.
Filing a personal injury claim in Washington may be a long and arduous process for those without legal experience. However, you do not have to do it alone. A skilled Seattle personal injury lawyer can assist you in obtaining the maximum amount of compensation permitted by law.
If you were injured in a vehicle accident caused by a reckless driver, you have the right to file a negligence claim for damages. In Washington, drivers are expected to obey all traffic rules and conduct properly. Unfortunately, many do not. This results in tragic accidents. Failure to follow these rules may be interpreted as negligence, resulting in a claim for monetary damages and compensation on behalf of the affected individual.
Following an accident, a skilled Seattle automobile accident lawyer can help injured people exercise their legal rights by filing a claim for damages like medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Dore Law Group has significant experience representing accident victims in Seattle and Tacoma, and our lawyers can handle almost any sort of personal injury case in Washington.
Personal Injury Attorneys in Seattle
If you have been injured in a vehicle accident caused by a negligent driver, call a Washington car accident lawyer at 253-236-3888 as soon as possible to discuss your options for a complete recovery.
Note: Our law firm uses secondary sources to create this post. These outside sources include but are not limited to local news media outlets, local police reports, state police bulletins, social media outlets, and eyewitness accounts about serious accidents that take place in Kent, Tacoma, and Seattle. We do not verify all of the facts surrounding each accident, therefore, if you locate any information that is not correct, let us know, and we will correct our post to reflect the most accurate information available.
Disclaimer: The Dore Law Group has taken pride in providing high-quality legal representation for our clients. We write these posts to bring awareness to our fellow Washingtonians about the dangers associated with driving. We want to provide basic information about what to do if you happen to be involved in an accident. We want to remind drivers to slow down and use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle. This post is not intended to be a solicitation for business. None of the information provided in this post is intended to be legal or medical advice. The picture used in this post was not taken at this accident scene.
