Tacoma, WA (August 9, 2021) - There were several injuries reported following a rollover crash in Tacoma on Friday, August 6.
Local reports revealed that the accident occurred at the 7200 block of Pacific Avenue early that morning at around 8 a.m. Local authorities were dispatched to the scene of a serious rollover crash. Initial reports revealed that at least one involved party was trapped inside the vehicle.
A minivan was traveling on the roadway when it reportedly overturned. Two occupants had to be extricated by emergency personnel. Six people involved in the accident were transported to a nearby hospital for the treatment of sustained injuries. A pet dog also was treated by responding paramedics. No further information on the crash has been provided at this time.
An ongoing investigation into the accident is being handled by local authorities.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Rollover Crashes in Tacoma WA
Rollovers were involved in about 35% of road fatalities in 2010 while accounting for less than 2% of documented occurrences. Unrestrained passengers accounted for 69 percent of rollover-related fatalities that year, with rollover crashes killing an estimated 7,600 individuals.
A rollover collision has a significant risk of serious injury, and these collisions are over-represented in national highway deaths each year. Speeding might increase the likelihood of a rollover. Inattentive drivers or bad road conditions are to blame for the majority of rollover incidents. With the aid of a skilled personal injury attorney in Tacoma, anyone wounded in a catastrophic accident may be entitled for compensation.
You are not required to pursue a personal injury claim on your own. Engaging an experienced attorney can help you maximize the value of your claim. A Tacoma personal injury lawyer may assist you in filing a claim and recovering damages such as medical bills, lost wages, and other losses.
It's important to seek a claim for compensation as soon as possible after an accident. Despite the fact that most people have a basic understanding of state laws, insurance coverage, and what to do if they are hurt in a car accident, filing a personal injury claim can be difficult. Many victims struggle to understand their options in time to protect themselves after a serious car accident. In the aftermath of a terrible occurrence, a skilled Washington personal injury lawyer can help impacted parties in obtaining proper compensation.
Dore Law Group has extensive expertise with personal injury claims and has assisted clients from all across the state in getting back on their feet following car accidents. Our Washington personal injury attorneys are committed to aiding victims of traumatic incidents in reconstructing their lives, and we want to make sure that those responsible are made liable.
Call one of our Tacoma car accident lawyers right now at 253-236-3888 if you have been injured in a vehicle accident due to no fault of your own. You may relax knowing that your case is in capable hands.
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.
