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Complete Skagit County, WA accident reports and news.

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Everett-Bellingham WA

Accidents in Skagit County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year

In Skagit County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.

When an accident happens in Skagit County, it is important to do the following immediately:

  • Remain at the crash scene;
  • Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
  • Call the police;
  • Exchange information with other drivers;
  • Get contact information from witnesses;
  • Inform your insurance company;
  • Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
  • Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
  • Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.

An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.

After a Skagit County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.

When an accident is serious or fatal, it is crucial to find a Skagit County car accident lawyer

When a crash is serious or a death occurs, the next step is to find an experienced Skagit County personal injury attorney to start the financial recovery process by launching an insurance claim. Major injury or wrongful death claims are complicated and difficult to manage. Having an experienced Skagit County car accident lawyer on board is a great relief to injured people, or to the family left behind when an accident proves fatal.

Accident Reports by city

Alger, WA - 2
Anacortes, WA - 11
Big Lake, WA - 1
Bow, WA - 9
Burlington, WA - 19
Clear Lake, WA - 2
Concrete, WA - 5
Conway, WA - 4
Edison, WA - 1
Hamilton, WA - 3
La Conner, WA - 3
Lake McMurray, WA - 1
Lyman, WA - 1
Marblemount, WA - 2
Mount Vernon, WA - 17
Rockport, WA - 2
Sedro-Woolley, WA - 23

Legal Resources

Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Skagit County Jail

Skagit County Jail

The Skagit County Sheriff's Office Corrections Division is an around the clock, 24/7 operation. Currently 40 Corrections Deputies, 5 Corrections Sergeants, and 1 Lieutenant are responsible for providing safe and secure housing for inmates being held in the custody of the Skagit County Jail. The staff of the jail is also responsible for inmate movement outside of the jail facility, such as court appearances, medical appointments, etc.
Washington State Department of Commerce - Crime Victim Resource Guide - Skagit County

Washington State Department of Commerce - Crime Victim Resource Guide - Skagit County

The Office of Crime Victims Advocacy Resource Guide can help you to locate a non-emergency victim service provider in Washington State. Each service provider offers a variety of services including: crisis intervention, advocacy, support groups, medical and mental health care, transitional housing, and emergency shelter. Additionally, some service providers may focus on domestic violence or sexual assault. You can search the directory using the county map to locate a service provider.  

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