Truck Driver Cited in Washington Injury Accident

Officials in Ellensburg, Washington, are faulting the driver of a semi-truck for causing an injury car accident on the Interstate 82. According to a news report in the Yakima Herald, two people were injured in the accident, which occurred after the 58-year-old truck driver made an unsafe lane change forcing a Mitsubishi Lancer on to the shoulder. The car then struck a guardrail before re-entering the roadway and hitting the semi’s trailer, Washington State Patrol officials said. The Lancer’s driver suffered a head contusion and a sore chest. His passenger was hospitalized with a neck injury. Officials say drugs or alcohol were not involved. The truck driver was cited for making an unsafe lane change.

This accident is an example of how large trucks can overwhelm and intimidate other motorists on our roadways. In trucking accidents, if the truck driver is found to be at fault for the collision, his employer (the trucking company) can also be held liable for the injuries and damages caused to victims.

If you have been involved in a Washington truck accident, please call The Bernard Law Firm. We can get our accident reconstruction experts on the scene immediately so that important evidence is not lost. Trucking companies send their insurance adjusters to the scene within moments of the accident in order to protect their interests. As a victim, you need someone on your side, fighting for your rights, protecting your best interests and holding the negligent parties accountable.

Contact the knowledgeable Seattle personal injury lawyers at the Bernard Law Firm. Email us at info@bernardlawgroup.com or call 1-800-418-8282 to receive a FREE comprehensive and confidential consultation that we will provide at no cost to you. We will also send you a FREE informational brochure that has useful and educational information that will help you understand your legal rights to their entirety. Contact Kirk Bernard and his experienced legal team today.

Source:http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/12/02/two-men-injured-in-collision-with-semi-on-i-82