As a Seattle hit-and-run accident attorney, I see all too frequently what happens when drivers flee the scene of an accident.  Usually, there is some reason why the driver who left the scene wanted to be removed from the situation, but often they either turn themselves in or are tracked down because a witness saw a license plate number or was able to describe the vehicle and driver.  Many of these cases turn out to be like an incident that KIROtv.com reported Friday morning in which a driver who was believed to be under the influence of alcohol crashed into a guard rail after leaving Snoqualmie Casino, got out of the car and ran away.  According to police, the wreckage caused several other cars to crash as well.  Later, family members of the driver returned to the vehicle to recover items that were left in the car.  This type of accident is, unfortunately, not uncommon here in western Washington, and while we don’t know whether any of the drivers of the other vehicles involved were injured, certainly there was the potential for this accident to be horrific.

Information provided by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration shows 19 fatal hit-and-run crashes in the State of Washington in 2009.  The obvious complication to recovering financial damages after a hit-and-run accident is whether or not the driver who fled the scene can be identified, but in many cases witnesses are able to help the police identify the driver.

After being injured in a hit-and-run accident, it can be difficult to know how to proceed.  As with any injury, the most important thing is your health, and the health of your family.  However, there are serious and important financial and legal considerations, for which you need the help of a qualified, experienced Snoqualmie hit-and-run accident attorney.  Jason Epstein is a knowledgeable, aggressive Seattle personal injury lawyer who will fight for your legal rights.  For more information, and a FREE CONSULTATION, contact Jason at Premier Law Group at (206)285-1743.

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