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Complete Pierce County, WA accident reports and news.

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Seattle-Tacoma, WA

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

In Pierce 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 Pierce 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 Pierce 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 Pierce County personal injury lawyer who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about how a good Pierce County accident attorney can help.

Accident Reports by city

Bonney Lake, WA - 5
Buckley, WA - 3
Carbonado, WA - 1
DuPont, WA - 1
Eatonville, WA - 3
Elk Plain, WA - 1
Fairfax, WA - 1
Fife, WA - 9
Fort Lewis, WA - 1
Frederickson, WA - 1
Gig Harbor, WA - 8
Graham, WA - 8
Greenwater, WA - 1
Lakewood, WA - 18
Midland, WA - 1
Milton, WA - 5
Orting, WA - 2
Parkland, WA - 6
Purdy, WA - 2
Puyallup, WA - 22
Roy, WA - 4
South Hill, WA - 1
Spanaway, WA - 9
Steilacoom, WA - 2
Summit, WA - 2
Sumner, WA - 6
Tacoma, WA - 76
University Place, WA - 2
Wauna, WA - 1
Wilkeson, WA - 1

Legal Resources

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

Washington State Department of Commerce - Crime Victim Resource Guide - Pierce 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.  

Most recent accident reports

Seattle-Tacoma, WA

Toddler dies when run over in Tacoma on June 1

Accident Date: 
Fri, 05/31/2013
The boy was taken to Mary Bridge Children's Hospital after the accident Saturday morning and was pronounced dead at 12:30 p.m. It wasn't immediately clear how the boy came to be in the driveway. The incident was ruled accidental.