Seattle Motorcycle Accident Kills Rider

A 32-year-old man was killed in a Seattle motorcycle accident after colliding with a car in South Seattle. According to a news report in the Seattle Times, the motorcyclist was traveling east on South Myrtle Street when he hit the back of a car. He was thrown off his motorcycle and then struck by another vehicle. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), the number of motorcycle accidents has been consistently increasing over the years. There were reportedly 2,428 motorcycle accidents in 2005. That number rose to 2,620 in 2007. There were 68 fatalities and 460 serious injuries involving motorcycle accidents in 2007.

Where a motorcycle is involved with another vehicle, it is very important to look into how or why the accident occurred. Whose fault was the accident? Did the driver in front of the motorcyclist slow down suddenly or without warning? Did the other driver turn in front of the motorcyclist or fail to yield right-of-way at an intersection? If there was negligence on the part of another driver which led to the motorcycle accident, then the victim or his or her family could seek compensation for injuries, damages and loss.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a Washington motorcycle accident and believe that the accident occurred as a result of someone else’s negligence, please contact Kirk Bernard at the The Bernard Law Group for a free and comprehensive consultation. One of our experienced Seattle personal injury attorneys will make sure that a thorough accident investigation is conducted and that the negligent parties are held liable for their actions.

Source:http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010139399_webfatal26m.html?syndication=rss