Seattle, WA (February 21, 2021) - A vehicle collision in the Seattle area resulted in confirmed injuries on Saturday afternoon, February 20.
The information currently available on the accident is limited at this time. Local authorities were notified of the crash at around 1:15 p.m. The accident took place for unknown reasons at the intersection of SW Cambridge Street and 16th Avenue SW.
Emergency responders were called to the site of the crash to render aid to the injured parties. The extent of the resulting damages has not been revealed at this time. No further updates on the crash have been provided.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is currently underway.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Intersection Crashes in Seattle
When drivers travel through an intersection, they may not know that they are at greater risk of being involved in a serious collision. According to data from the Federal Highway Administration, there are more than 2.5 million intersection crashes reported annually in the United States, making up the second-largest crash category in the nation. Roughly 40% of reported vehicle collisions take place at intersections.
If you have been injured in a Washington car crash, you have the right to pursue a negligence claim for your injuries. Anyone who gets behind the wheel has to exercise reasonable care to obey the traffic laws of the State of Washington. Failure to do so may constitute negligence and give rise to a claim for lost damages for the injured party. Pursuing a personal injury claim in Washington is a long and confusing process for those with little experience in the law, but you do not have to do it alone.
A qualified Seattle car crash attorney can help injured victims protect their legal rights after an accident by pursuing a claim for damages, including medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. Dore Law Group can bring our comprehensive knowledge to represent clients in nearly all types of personal injury cases in Washington. If you have been injured by a negligent driver in a Seattle auto accident, call us today at (253) 236-3888 to discuss your case.
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.
Disclaimer: The Dore Law Group has taken pride in providing high-quality legal representation for our clients. We write these posts to bring awareness to our fellow Washingtonians about the dangers associated with driving. We want to provide basic information about what to do if you happen to be involved in an accident. We want to remind drivers to slow down and use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle. This post is not intended to be a solicitation for business. None of the information provided in this post is intended to be legal or medical advice. The picture used in this post was not taken at this accident scene.