Complete King County, WA accident reports and news.
Accidents in King County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In King 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 King 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 King 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.
Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential claim. Accident Data Center can connect you with an experienced King County personal injury lawyer who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about how a good King County accident attorney can help.
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Washington State Department of Commerce - Crime Victim Resource Guide - King County
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King County is growing in population, and with this growth comes increases in traffic, congestion, and accidents. At this link you can learn more about the issues related to King County injury claims.
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5 ways to help the survivor of a pedestrian accident
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Seattle is growing in population, and with this growth comes increases in traffic, congestion, and accidents.
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Crucial steps to take after a bicycle accident
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The King County Prosecutor on Wednesday filed vehicular homicide, felony hit and run, and reckless endangerment charges against the man who allegedly drove the vehicle that killed 56-year-old cab driver Brian F. Love on July 5 in Auburn. Floyd D.
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Things to do immediately after a serious accident
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Things to do immediately after a serious accident
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What money damages are recoverable in a death claim?
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Seattle is growing in population, and with this growth comes increases in traffic, congestion, and accidents.
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Man pulled from burning SUV after crash at Greenwood Ave and Westminster Way in Shoreline on June 20
a man from a crumpled SUV that had burst into flames in Shoreline after a crash. The SUV crashed around midnight in Shoreline near the corner of Greenwood Avenue North and Westminster Way.
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Things to do immediately after a serious accident
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5 ways to help the survivor of a pedestrian accident
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A man suffered critical injuries in a motorcycle collision about 6:15 p.m. in Auburn. The motorcyclist, about 30, was taken to Harborview Medical Center.