It is not something you thought you would be dealing with, but if you or a loved one have been injured in a car accident, we know it can be difficult. After any medical emergencies are taken care of, where do you turn next? The medical bills will start to pile in and you may not be able to work.
Do you trust the insurance companies to do the right thing if the other driver was at fault?
At Russell & Hill, PLLC, we want to help you get the compensation you need for all of your accident-related expenses. When you need a Bellevue personal injury attorney, give us a call. Car accidents can be scary, but you can take control of the situation.
Before we get into the main causes of car crashes, we need to look at the statistics for Washington from the latest reporting year. There were:
We know how high medical costs in this country can be, even for a minor procedure. Unfortunately, vehicle accidents often cause major injuries that require surgery and rehabilitation. The costs of the following injuries can become incredibly expensive:
The problem is that insurance companies, despite how they are supposed to operate, usually do not have your best interests in mind. They will do what they can to ensure their settlement is as low as possible. This does not help you when you have medical bills coming in. It also does not help with your injuries prevent you from working and you lose out on your income.
We know that some accidents are just that – accidents. We also know that there are times when another person’s extreme negligence contributes to your injuries. Drivers who speed or operate their vehicles aggressively cause the most accidents on Washington’s roadways.
Drivers who are impaired by drugs or alcohol cause more fatalities than anyone else. Anyone who makes the choice to get behind the wheel while impaired should be held accountable for their actions.
More and more, we are seeing how technology is taking over our lives while we are in the car. From the GPS and stereos on the dash to our phones, there are so many distractions we face. If a person is distracted while driving, they can be just a deadly as a drunk driver.
You can take control of the aftermath of a car accident. If someone else caused you harm because of their negligent behavior, you should not have to suffer financially. At Russell & Hill, PLLC, we will have your back in dealing with insurance companies and other parties involved. We want to make sure you have compensation for:
When you need a Bellevue car accident attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation by clicking here or calling 800-529-0842.
