Tacoma Car Accident Injury Attorneys

Most people involved in a car accident believe that the information they receive at the scene of the vehicle collision is the police report; However, that is typically just an “Exchange of Information” and the real report is something that is created and later by the responding police officer.

The easiest way to get your police report in Tacoma is to visit the Washington State Patrol website and submit your request.

Insurance companies may say you have to give them a recorded statement after an auto accident but they’re just trying to get ahead on building a case against you, even if it’s clear to any witness you’re not at fault. Should you seek the advice of a personal injury attorney, they’ll likely tell you NOT to give the statement.

Don’t feel pressured by the insurance representatives, even if you already gave a recorded statement, contact Washington Law Center today for a free case review.

Washington requires all drivers to have auto insurance. Unfortunately, Washington is the 5th highest state in the nation for uninsured or underinsured motorists. 21% of Washingtonians are driving without insurance  so it’s important to choose a plan that includes Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Insurance (UIM/UM).

In the event you do get into a car accident with an uninsured driver, hire an experienced lawyer who knows the law to win your case. Call us for a free case review and remember, you pay no fee until we win your case!

Municipalities, like the city of Olympia, owe a duty to all travelers, whether those persons are negligent or fault-free, to maintain the city’s roadways in a condition that is reasonably safe for ordinary travel. Municipalities are generally held to the same negligence standards as private parties.

Lots of workers drive in vehicles as part of their job duties. This is the reason motor vehicle crashes 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 including, trucking accidents, L&I or workers’ compensation claims, wrongful death, and more. Call us today.

Unfortunately, we’re at risk even if we choose an alternate mode of transportation. 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.

Overall, about 3,000 people die in car crashes involving a distracted driver every year, which does not bode well for our outdoor, active lifestyles in Tacoma, Washington.

The average one-way commute in Tacoma is just under 30 minutes. This statistic has increased every year since 2010. Due to the in-climate weather in Washington state, safety while driving is a major issue. Wet roads are no match for even the most experienced drivers. 

Some days it feels like we can’t catch a break from the rain. This results in more traffic during our temperate summer months. Sunny weather brings out more residents, tourists and, of course, leads to more road construction in Thurston County.

There’s only a small window of time in our Washington summers for essential road repairs. Workers require dry, warm conditions and more daylight hours to get the job done. The increased presence of construction on our roadways means more distracted drivers and car accidents.