No one ever wants or expects to be in a car accident, but most of us know what simple steps we can take to maximize the chances of safety if we become the victim of one of the millions of car accidents that do happen every year across the country and right here in Washington State.  As a Bellevue car accident attorney, I know that most people do make it through car accidents safely, but I also know that even the precautions we can take do not always keep us safe.  KIROTV.com reports on a tragic single-vehicle accident that happened late Sunday night in unincorporated Maple Valley.  There are not a lot of details available to the public in this incident, but it involved a car that crashed into a picket fence, killing the driver.  The man, who has not been identified, was apparently wearing his seatbelt – police deputies say he could have survived the crash – and was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol, but a 2 x 4 from the fence came through the car, turning what could have been a minor incident tragic.

The vast majority of car accidents in the United States do not result in injury, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports over 30,000 fatalities annually in motor vehicle accidents.  As this terrible situation demonstrates, some of those fatalities were to people who made the conscious effort to take advantage of the safety features of their car.  There will, sadly, be cases in which despite best efforts, people will be seriously, or even fatally injured.  The biggest factor in driving over which we have no control is the actions of the other drivers on the road.

If you have lost a family member in a fatal car accident, your first concern needs to be mourning your loss and healing the emotional health of your family.  The loss of your loved one can never be recovered, and your attention will of course be on things apart from money.  However, if your family’s tragedy was caused by the negligence of someone else, you may be entitled to compensation which, while it will not heal your emotional wounds, may mitigate the financial damage that the loss of a bread winner may entail.  During this difficult time, you need an experienced, compassionate car accident attorney who can focus on protecting your legal interests while you care for your family.  Jason Epstein is a dynamic Maple Valley car accident lawyer who has helped many clients recover financial compensation.  For more information, and a FREE CONSULTATION, contact Jason at (206)285-1743.

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