Consequences of Excessive Speeding: Seattle Car Accident Injures Four
At least four people were injured in a Seattle car accident after a full-sized pickup truck hit two other vehicles at a high rate of speed, King5 reports. The major injury collision occurred in the 11200 block of 1st Avenue South. Four people sustained injuries and one of those victims is said to be in critical condition. All four of the injured victims were transported to local hospitals. Initial news reports described the incident as a hit-and-run accident, but later reports clarified that the pickup truck was stopped further down the road, but did not leave the scene. An investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing.
In this particular case, initial reports suggest that excessive speed may have played a part in the crash. State law (RCW 46.61.400) sets Washington’s basic speed law and the maximum speed limits for state highways, county roads, and city streets. The statute also authorizes agencies to raise or lower these maximum speed limits, when supported by an engineering and traffic investigation. Experienced Seattle auto accident attorneys know the serious consequences that may result if motorists fail to constantly adjust their driving behavior to fit the conditions they encounter while driving. Speed limits encourage consistent travel speeds, fostering safety for the traveling public by reducing the speed differentials between motor vehicles.
If an accident and injuries are caused by excessive speed, the speeding motorist could be held liable. Accident victims in such cases could seek compensation to cover medical expenses, lost earnings, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation, physical therapy, surgeries, long-term care and any other expenses related to the accident. If the at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured, the motorist’s own auto insurance policy could help compensate for these expenses. However, insurance companies are extremely tough to deal with and may not readily pay the compensation that you are rightfully due.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a Washington auto accident, please contact the experienced Washington personal injury attorneys 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 brochure, which has useful, educational information about Washington car accident cases to help you understand your legal rights and options. Get in touch with Kirk Bernard and his skilled legal team today.
Source:http://www.king5.com/news/local/Multiple-vehicle-hit-and-run-accident-in-Seattle-83440922.html
