Washington Motorcyclist Injured Due to Driver’s Inattention
A motorist in Yakima, Washington, is facing a negligent driving charge after she apparently caused a motorcycle accident that injured a man on the Interstate 82. The Yakima-Herald reports that the 18-year-old driver and the 45-year-old motorcyclist were traveling westbound when the teen driver went onto the right shoulder and then returned to the roadway, hitting the motorcycle. Washington State Patrol investigators said the crash occurred because of the young driver’s inattention. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and the driver was wearing a seatbelt. Alcohol and drugs did not play a part in this injury motorcycle accident, officials said.
It’s not clear what caused the young driver to go off the roadway and then come back and strike the motorcyclist. However, in such cases, if inattention or distraction is found to have played a part, the driver will likely face negligent driving charges. The at-fault motorists, in such cases, can also be held civilly liable for the injuries and damages caused to the victim. In these types of injury accidents, victims may seek compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, cost of hospitalization, physical therapy, rehabilitation and other related costs.
Victims would benefit from scheduling a consultation with a skilled motorcycle accident lawyer right away. The experienced Seattle personal injury attorneys at The Bernard Law Group have represented injured victims of all types of vehicular accidents successfully, for over 20 years. We have the resources and a team of talented, knowledgeable personal injury lawyers who can make a positive difference in your case. Call Kirk Bernard today for a free consultation and case evaluation. We will also send you a free brochure with comprehensive information to help answer some of the questions you may have on motorcycle accidents.
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