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Complete Yakima County, WA accident reports and news.

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Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA

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

In Yakima 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 Yakima 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 Yakima 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 help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about how a Yakima County personal injury lawyer can help.

Accident Reports by city

Birchfield, WA - 1
Cliffdell, WA - 1
Donald, WA - 1
East Selah, WA - 1
Gleed, WA - 3
Grandview, WA - 6
Granger, WA - 9
Mabton, WA - 5
Moxee, WA - 1
Naches, WA - 17
Selah, WA - 7
Sunnyside, WA - 14
Tampico, WA - 1
Terrace Heights, WA - 2
Tieton, WA - 1
Toppenish, WA - 13
Union Gap, WA - 4
Wapato, WA - 11
White Swan, WA - 6
Yakima, WA - 45
Zillah, WA - 2

Legal Resources

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

Washington State Department of Commerce - Crime Victim Resource Guide - Yakima 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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