Bainbridge Island Car Accident Injury Attorneys

At the scene of a car accident, you’ll be given a document called an “Exchange of Information.” This is often mistaken for an actual police report. The report you need is created and filed after the fact by the law enforcement officer who responds to your accident.

To get your accident report, visit the Washington State Patrol website and submit your request. You can also give us a call and we’ll help to retrieve your report. 

After a car accident, insurance companies may request that you provide a recorded statement. We advise against this, as the insurance company will use the statement to build a case against your claim and may use it to deny or reduce the amount of your settlement. Additionally, the statement may be used in court, which could have a negative impact on the outcome of your case. Therefore, it is best to consult with an attorney before providing any statements to an insurance company. If you choose to work with a personal injury attorney, they’ll advise you NOT to give a statement to anyone associated with the insurance company.

At Washington Law Center, we understand that insurance representatives can be intimidating. That’s why we offer free case reviews to provide you with the support you need to protect your rights. Even if you have already given a recorded statement, reach out to Washington Law Center today to get started.

The state of Washington requires all drivers to have auto insurance. Despite this, Washington is the 5th highest state in the nation for uninsured or underinsured motorists, with 21% of Washingtonians driving without proper auto insurance. When choosing an insurance plan, be sure to pick a plan that includes Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Insurance (UIM/UM) to protect yourself in situations like this.

If you get into a car accident with an uninsured driver, hire a professional, experienced auto injury attorney who knows the law and can win your case. Call us for a free case review and remember, you pay no fee until we win your case!

Cities, like the city of Bainbridge Island, are responsible to all drivers, whether those persons are negligent or fault-free, to maintain the city’s roadways in a manner that is safe for travel. Cities are held to the same standard of negligence as private parties in accidents they are liable for.

Many employees operate vehicles as part of their job responsibilities. This is why motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of work-related deaths in the United States. 

In 2019, work-related crashes cost employers $39 billion, according to the CDC and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

Washington Law Center attorneys have experience with a wide variety of personal injury claims such as trucking accidents, L&I or workers’ compensation claims, wrongful death, and more. Call us today.

You can be at risk even if you aren’t driving in a car. The CDC also reports about 1 in 5 of the people who died in crashes involving a distracted driver in 2019 were not in vehicles―they were walking, riding their bikes, or otherwise outside of a motor vehicle. About 3,000 people die in car accidents that involve a distracted driver each year.

The average one-way commute in Bainbridge Island lasts just over 40 minutes and has only been getting longer since 2010. The wet, rainy weather in the state of Washington can pose serious driving dangers, as slippery roads can be a challenge for even the most experienced drivers. 

The Pacific Northwest experiences a substantial amount of rainfall throughout the year, resulting in more traffic during the sunny summer months as many residents are taking advantage of the nice weather. Good weather brings out more residents and tourists. It also is a time where there is more road construction in Kitsap County. This leads to more distracted drivers, as they do their best to navigate the additional obstacles on the road, and increasing the likelihood of accidents.