fatal motorcycle accident wa

A 20-year-old man sustained fatal injuries in a Washington motorcycle accident, after his motorcycle collided with a car on a street in unincorporated Kent. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car was not injured in this fatal motorcycle accident. The King County Sheriff’s department is investigating exactly how and why this accident occurred.

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 Washington State in 2005. That number increased to 2,620 in 2007. There were 68 fatalities and 460 serious injuries involving motorcycle accidents in 2007.

In any motorcycle accident that involves another vehicle, it is critical to look into how or why the accident occurred. Did the other vehicle fail to yield right-of-way to the motorcyclist? Did the driver turn in front of the motorcyclist? Did the driver of the other vehicle suddenly leave a driveway or a parking lot without looking for oncoming traffic? If there was negligence on the part of another driver that 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 seriously injured in a motorcycle accident as a result of a distracted driver, please contact the experienced Seattle personal injury lawyers with The Bernard Law Firm for a free and comprehensive consultation. Call us at 1-800-418-8282 or e-mail info@bernardlawgroup.com for our FREE informational brochure, which has useful educational information about Washington motorcycle accident cases, which will help you understand your legal rights and options. Get in touch with Kirk Bernard and his skilled legal team today.

Source:http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/south_king/ken/news/26913764.html