Bicyclist Seriously Injured Washington Auto Accident
A 49-year-old bicyclist sustained serious injuries after he crashed his bicycle while trying to avoid being struck head-on by a speeding minivan on Route 202 in Redmond. According to a news report, the injured man was among a group of 10 cyclists training as a team. They were heading west on Route 202 when a red minivan was heading east at a high rate of speed and veered into the westbound lane to pass several vehicles. The cyclist had to steer off the road and into a ditch in order to avoid a collision with the van. The bicyclist was seriously injured and was transported to a Bellevue hospital. Police are looking for any eyewitnesses who may have seen the van driving erratically.
In Washington State, it is illegal for a motorist to cross into the opposite lane when it is occupied by a car, bicycle or pedestrian. If a driver’s negligence or recklessness causes serious injuries, the injured victim could file a personal injury claim against the driver seeking compensation. In such cases, victims could seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of earnings, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation, physical therapy or even long-term care in case of catastrophic injuries.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a Washington car accident, please contact a skilled Seattle personal injury attorney with The Bernard Law Group at 1-800-418-8282 or info@bernardlawgroup.com for a FREE, comprehensive and confidential consultation. We can also send you our FREE informational brochure, which has useful, educational information about Washington auto accident cases that will help you better understand your legal rights and options. Get in touch with Kirk Bernard and his experienced legal team today.
Source:http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2010/1/3/4419273.html
