Seattle Car Accident Attorney | Maple Valley Man Killed By 2 X 4

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Most of us know what simple steps we can take to maximize the chances of safety if we become the victim of one of the millions of car accidents every year across the country and right here in Washington State, but still no one ever wants or expects to be in a car accident. As a Seattle car accident attorney, I know that most people do make it through car accidents safely, but I also know that even the precautions we can take do not always keep us safe. Late Sunday night, there was a tragic single-vehicle in unincorporated Maple Valley, KIROTV.com reports. Not many details are available to the public in this incident, but a car crashed into a picket fence, killing the driver. The unidentified man was apparently wearing his seatbelt and was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol, but a 2 x 4 from the fence came through the car, turning what could have been a minor incident tragic. Police say that if the plank had not crashed through the car, the driver could have survived the wreck.

Even though the most car accidents in the United States do not result in injury, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports over 30,000 fatalities annually in motor vehicle accidents. Some of those fatalities were to people who made the conscious effort to take advantage of the safety features of their car, as this terrible situation demonstrates, Tragically, there will continue to be cases in which despite best efforts, people will be fatally injured. It is important to keep in mind that one thing we can never control is the actions of the drivers with whom we share the road.

If you have lost a family member in a fatal car accident, the loss of your loved one can never be recovered. Your first concern needs to be mourning your loss and healing the emotional health of your family, and your attention will of course be on things other than money. Nevertheless, if your tragedy was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Recovery of financial damages will not heal your emotional wounds, but it may mitigate the financial loss caused by the loss of a breadwinner. During this difficult time, you need an experienced, compassionate car accident attorney who can focus on protecting your legal interests while you care for your family. Jason Epstein is a dynamic Bellevue car accident lawyer who has helped many clients recover financial compensation. For more information, and a FREE CONSULTATION, contact Jason at (206)285-1743.