PERSONAL INJURY (PLAINTIFF) – Hit-and-Run Accidents
What to do if you’re the victim of a hit-and-run accident
Few car accidents are as frustrating as hit-and-runs. If this has happened to you when on a Washington roadway, you might initially feel at a loss about what to do. However, there are important steps to take immediately. Don’t follow the other driver Many victims of...
Hit-and-run drivers are a road safety menace
Hit-and-run accidents in Washington and around the country account for more than 5% of the nation’s traffic accident fatalities, and the problem is getting worse. The number of people killed by hit-and-run drivers has increased by about 7.2% every year since 2009, and...
Bus accidents and hit-and-runs
Avoiding an accident is not always possible on Washington roads. Those hurt in a collision could file an insurance claim or a civil lawsuit to recover their losses. Regrettably, some negligent drivers cause property damage, inflict harm and then flee the scene....
Handling a hit-and-run crash
Washington law requires that you stay at the scene of an accident that you are involved in. However, there is a chance that the other driver involved in a crash will fail to comply with this requirement. Fortunately, you may still be able to hold the other party...
Deadly hit-and-run accidents
Hit-and-run accidents could have fatal consequences, as many news reports reveal. Even those who only suffer damage to their vehicles deal with significant losses. The situation worsens when a negligent driver speeds off, hoping to avoid responsibility for their...