Statewide crash data from the Washington State Department of Transportation shows why Russell and Hill, Injury and Accident Attorneys treats motorcycle cases differently from ordinary car wrecks: in the most recent reporting year, nearly 2,000 motorcycle crashes were recorded statewide, including 90 fatalities, 399 suspected serious injuries, and 539 suspected minor injuries. Within Everett alone, the firm cites 50 total motorcycle crashes in that same year, with many more across the broader Snohomish County area.
The firm’s attorneys explain that because a typical passenger vehicle weighs around 4,000 pounds, a motorcyclist often suffers two separate impacts in a single crash, one from the vehicle and a second from the pavement, which is why the firm regularly handles cases involving spinal cord injuries with possible paralysis, traumatic brain injuries, severe lacerations, and internal organ damage. To establish fault, Russell and Hill says it works with accident scene reconstructionists who examine property damage, skid marks, and other physical evidence to determine whether a reckless or inattentive driver, an impaired driver, or a construction zone hazard caused the crash, and the firm pursues compensation from every liable party when more than one is involved.
Washington law generally gives injury victims three years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit. Russell and Hill is located at 3811-A Broadway, Everett, WA 98201, and can be reached at 800-529-0842 for a free consultation.
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