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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

On Thursday morning, a Seattle police motorcycle officer was injured in a collision with a car at the base of the Stewart Street exit from southbound Interstate 5.

Entering the intersection of Stewart and Eastlake Avenue, the officer hit the ground as he “laid down” the bike at a low speed. The officer suffered visible bumps and bruises, said Seattle police Lt. P. L. Davis. According to a police spokeswoman, the officer was in stable condition at Harborview Medical Center.
The I-5 off-ramp was closed that morning for an investigation that was expected lasted until later in the day. This information was provided by the state Department of Transportation. The closure caused slowdowns on the freeway nearby.

What caused the crash has not of yet been determine, Davis said. The intersection is a complicated one. Cars approach it from multiple angles and three directions.

If you are seriously injured in an accident, or someone you know is injured, call the Seattle personal injury attorneys at Bernard Law Group, 1-800-418-8282. Kirk Bernard and his skilled legal team can help you immediately. All e-mail and form submissions will be responded to by a qualified and knowledgeable member of our firm within 24 hours. Call our toll-free number 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and we promise to respond immediately.

A Seattle police officer was injured in a motorcycle accident after a driver turned in front of him. According to a KOMO News report, the officer was getting off the southbound Interstate 5 Express Lane at Eastlake Avenue East and Stewart Street in downtown Seattle when the collision occurred. The officer reportedly had the green light. Officials said the driver of the other vehicle made a left turn in front of the officer’s motorcycle. The officer got thrown off his motorcycle and was injured. He was transported shortly after the crash to a local hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. The driver has not been cited or arrested pending an ongoing investigation.

Very often, motorcycle accidents occur because motorists do not pay attention to the road while making a left turn. In this case, if both the motorist and the police officer had the green light, then the motorist should have yielded right-of-way to the oncoming officer before making a left.

Washington State Law requires motorists turning left to yield right-of-way to oncoming vehicles. The Revised Code of Washington Section 46.61.185 states: “The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left within an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard.”

In any motorcycle accident case, it is very important that victims retain the services of an experienced and knowledgeable Seattle personal injury lawyer immediately so that they have someone on their side investigating the case and gathering valuable evidence right away. If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, please contact The Bernard Law Group today. Kirk Bernard and his skilled legal team will send you a free informational brochure about motorcycle accidents and schedule a free consultation so we can begin working on your case at once. Call us for a free evaluation of your Seattle motorcycle accident case.

Source:http://www.komonews.com/news/local/78435767.html