Automobile crashes are the most common cause of personal injury claims. In fact, over 3.1 million people were injured in automobile crashes last year in the United States alone. While some automobile accidents cause immediate catastrophic injuries, other auto accident injuries take days, months or even years to appear. Experience has shown, however, that injuries which initially seem minor may become very serious and cause an accident victim to incur life-long injuries, disability and substantial medical expenses and pain and suffering.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration almost 6.3 million car crashes occurred in 2002. That equates to one automobile accident injury every 10 seconds!
Foster Law Offices has successfully represented numerous individuals injured in automobile, motorcycle and trucking accidents. In every accident claim in which a client has suffered an injury, we immediately work with police agencies and private accident investigation companies to investigate the cause of the crash to determine legal fault, then aggressively seek to recover all legal damages available to you and your family under Washington law.
Our aggressive legal representation will ensure you receive all compensation you are entitled to under Washington and Federal law. Compensation available for recovery includes, but may not be limited to:
- Reimbursement for property damage to your vehicle;
- Loss of use including car rental reimbursement
- Reimbursement of your past and future lost wages and income;
- Payment of all your past and future medical bills;
- Compensation for your past and future pain and suffering.
- Compensation for all out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with your injuries.
In the state of Washington, automobile accidents have unfortunately experienced a dramatic increase each year as our roads become more congested and the distractions available to drivers (such as cell phones, palm pilots/PDA and in-car audio and DVD players) become more widely utilized by individuals while driving.
Contributing Factors:
According to the National Traffic Safety Board, the most frequent causes of car collisions are as follows:
- Driver inattention or distraction;
- Drunk or intoxicated driving;
- Failure to yield right of way;
- Illegal or unsafe speed; and
- Following too closely.
In automobile accidents that lead to death or incapacitating injuries, the single most frequently cited cause was the speed traveled by the motor vehicles involved in the crash. Alcohol is also a frequent contributing cause in automobile collisions. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimated that 15,794 fatal collisions were associated with the presence of alcohol.
At Foster Law Offices, we aggressively pursue auto accident claims against at-fault drivers and all other parties responsible for our clients' serious injuries and death. We offer compassionate and effective legal advice to assist our clients and their families too.
Drunk Driving Accidents:
As stated above, driver intoxication is one of the leading causes of auto accidents in the United States. According to figures released by Mothers Against Drunk Driving ("MADD"), 17,448 people were killed in 2001 in alcohol-related crashes in the United States. This figure represents forty-one percent (41%) of all traffic deaths in the United States. In addition, more than 500,000 Americans are injured annually in automobile accidents involving alcohol.
In some cases, the people or businesses who served alcoholic beverages to a drunk driver may also be legally responsible for the damages caused by the drunk driver, particularly if alcohol was sold to an underage person or to a person who was obviously intoxicated at the time of sale. Washington law permits auto accident lawyers to prosecute those parties responsible for contributing to drunk driving.
If a drunk driver has victimized you or your family, the auto accident attorneys of Foster Law Offices in Seattle, Washington are here to aggressively protect your rights and zealously pursue your accident claim to recover all economic harm and legal damages suffered by our clients. Our auto accident lawyers are prepared to act immediately to preserve crucial evidence. We will investigate not only the circumstances surrounding the accident but will investigate where the drunk driver obtained the alcohol consumed. We are also here to assist accident victims, as well as family and loved ones.
Semi-truck and Commercial Vehicle Accidents:
The sheer size and tremendous weight of a semi-truck, 18-wheeler, tractor-trailer or other commercial size vehicle traveling at any rate of speed can cause devastating injuries to an individual driving a standard-size motor vehicle or even in an SUV. Whether its driver-error, mechanical defect or other individual or corporate negligence, an accident involving a semi-truck, RV or commercial vehicle accident can cause an individual to suffer overwhelming medical expenses, lost wages and tremendous pain and suffering.
Based on the unfortunate potential for substantial injury in a collision with a vehicle the size of a semi-truck, RV or commercial vehicle, immediate legal intervention is necessary to vigorously protect and enforce your legal rights.
Although any injury may be suffered in a semi-truck, RV and/or commercial vehicle accident, Typical injuries incurred by accident victims involved in collisions with semi-trucks, RV's and commercial vehicles include, but may not be limited to:
- Death;
- Spinal cord injuries;
- Traumatic brain injuries ("TBI");
- Bone fractures;
- Concussions;
- Back/neck injuries.
Contact Information:
To discuss your automobile/drunk driving/semi-truck accident injuries with an attorney, or to inquire about your legal rights associated with your injuries, please contact us at 206 381-3939 to schedule a free consultation, or if you prefer to submit a confidential electronic written inquiry, please email us at: info@fosterinjurylaw.com.
|
