Complete Bellingham, WA accident reports and news.
Accidents in Bellingham result in serious injuries and deaths each year
After a Bellingham crash, injured people and their families need resources and support. Regardless of the severity of the collision, the people involved are left to deal with injuries, medical bills, property damage, and insurance claims. When a Bellingham accident is fatal, families are left to struggle with their grief and loss as best they can.
Here are resources to help accident victims and their families after a Bellingham wreck
Regardless of whether it is a car accident, pedestrian accident, motorcycle crash, bicycle collision, truck accident, or any other kind of injury accident, the following resources can be helpful for crash victims and their families and friends.
Bellingham Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department;
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Department;
Bellingham's major hospital is St. Joseph Medical Center.
Whatcom County Superior Court;
Bellingham real-time traffic report;
Washington State Insurance Commissioner site.
How do you deal with an insurance claim after a Bellingham accident?
Regardless of how severe an accident is, almost everyone involved has to deal with insurance companies and claims. For accidents with very minor injuries and damage, a claim can sometimes be handled by working with the insurance adjuster. For crashes involving more serious injuries, or when a fatal crash occurs, a Bellingham personal injury attorney is needed to manage the insurance claim. Go here to learn more about how a Bellingham accident lawyer helps accident victims.