Seattle Car Crash Lawyer
The Seattle car crash lawyers at Dean Standish Perkins & Associates help injured people get their lives back on track. While driving today is a way of life, unfortunately so are car crashes. Car crashes are often traumatic and can cause serious injury or death. They also can create considerable financial burden. Working with experienced lawyers who have handled thousands of car crash cases can help you know how to deal with your accident.
Washington car crash statistics and causes
According to the Washington State Collision Data Summary 2009, 34,514 traffic collisions occurred in Washington in 2009. More than 2,000 involved serious injury, and 453 resulted in fatalities. Despite the fact that accident and fatality statistics have dropped steadily since 2005, many people still suffer from preventable accidents.
Understanding the causes of car accidents helps your lawyer determine what happened in your car crash.
Whatever takes your attention off the road has the potential to cause an accident. Drivers can be distracted by fatigue, looking at scenery, other passengers, children, talking on cell phones, sending text messages, reading, eating food, putting on makeup, and adjusting the radio or CD player.
Other accident causes include:
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Reckless driving
- Running red lights and stop signs
- Tailgating
- Tire blowouts
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- Bad weather conditions (rain, fog, snow)
- Automobile design defects
- Poorly maintained roads (bumps, potholes)
- Dangerous intersections
- Sharp curves
- Animal crossings
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Establishing fault
Part of our job as lawyers working for you is proving that the other party was at fault. We analyze the many different factors that can cause a Seattle car crash. And in some collisions multiple factors are involved. If more than one party is responsible for your crash, we can pursue multiple sources of compensation.
Filing claims against at-fault parties helps make the road safer for other drivers. If vehicle design is a safety hazard, then other people may also be at risk. Holding a drunk driver responsible lessens the likelihood of continued driving under the influence.
An accident claim can help you obtain compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and future expenses if you suffer from disability.
Help is here. Let us put our experience and proven record of success representing car crash victims to work for you. Discuss your accident with a Seattle car crash lawyer. Contact Dean Standish Perkins and Associates right away.
Dean Standish Perkins and Associates, experienced personal injury attorneys serving clients in Seattle and throughout the State of Washington.
