Seattle, WA (August 16, 2021) - At least one person was injured in a major car collision in the Seattle area, according to local officials, on Sunday, August 15.

According to initial accounts, the collision happened at 7:19 p.m. that evening. According to reports, the event occurred near the junction of Rainier Avenue S. and S. Walker Street, causing emergency services to hurry to the scene to save the victims. Due to the collision, many lanes of the highway were closed.

There is limited information concerning the extent of the associated damages at this time. The area was momentarily closed when local officials arrived as paramedics treated people who had been injured in the tragedy. Ambulances were dispatched to the area, ready to transfer the injured to local hospitals for treatment.

There have been no more updates on the disaster as of yet. The cause of the crash is being investigated by law enforcement officers.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Auto Accidents in Seattle 

The number of fatal vehicle accidents in Washington is on the rise, according to statewide accident data. In Washington, there were 129,993 car accidents in 2017, with 555 verified fatalities, up from the previous year. Around 6.1 million people are wounded in vehicle accidents in the United States each year, with an estimated 3 million people being killed. Driving a car is one of the riskiest activities we engage in virtually every day, and every time you get behind the wheel, you risk getting harmed in a car accident.

After a catastrophic automobile accident, many victims struggle to grasp their choices in time to defend themselves. In the aftermath of a tragic event, a knowledgeable Washington personal injury lawyer can assist those who have been harmed in seeking fair restitution. It's critical to file a compensation claim as soon as possible following an accident. Although most people have a basic grasp of state laws, insurance coverage, and what to do if they are injured in a vehicle accident, filing a personal injury claim can be challenging.

You are not obligated to pursue your own personal injury claim. Using the services of an expert attorney can help you get the most out of your claim. A personal injury attorney in Seattle can help you file a claim and collect damages including medical expenses, lost income, and other losses.

Dore Law Group has a lot of experience with personal injury cases and has helped people all throughout the state get back on their feet after automobile accidents. Our Washington personal injury lawyers are dedicated to assisting victims of terrible events in rebuilding their lives, and we want to hold those responsible accountable.

If you have been harmed in a vehicle accident due to no fault of your own, call one of our Seattle car accident lawyers right away at 253-236-3888. You may rest certain that your case is in good hands.

Note: Our law firm uses secondary sources to create this post. These outside sources include but are not limited to local news media outlets, local police reports, state police bulletins, social media outlets, and eyewitness accounts about serious accidents that take place in Kent, Tacoma, and Seattle. We do not verify all of the facts surrounding each accident, therefore, if you locate any information that is not correct, let us know, and we will correct our post to reflect the most accurate information available.