Drivers around Spokane jump on Interstate 90 to quickly get east or west. They merge with local drivers and other motorists just entering Washington or leaving the state. There’s no shortage of careless and reckless drivers in either group of travelers.
The speeds seen on Interstate 90 tend to magnify the mistakes made by drivers. A distracted driver can veer halfway into another lane before he or she notices. A reckless driver might be dangerously switching lanes and lose control. In all cases, other motorists are suddenly put at risk of a terrible collision and serious injuries.
One Injured in Hit-And-Run Crash in Spokane
A crash involving a semi-truck and multiple cars hurt one person and closed several lanes of eastbound I-90 in Spokane Thursday afternoon. FOX28-TV reported the accident occurred along the interstate near the Hamilton Street exit on July 1, 2021.
The Washington State Patrol confirms that at least one person suffered injuries in the crash.
State Patrol offices haven’t released information about what lead to the crash, but the accident is under investigation as a hit-and-run case.
Seeking Help for Spokane Interstate Accident Victims
Car accident injuries can be painful for victims right there on the scene. But in some cases, the true extent of injuries isn’t known until victims get time to collect their breath later at home. The shock and adrenaline of a crash may wear off and suddenly a body part starts to hurt that didn’t seem to be a problem before. This is a common scenario for accident victims waking up the day after an accident.
Victims should get checked out by their personal physicians no matter how minor they think their injuries are. If a serious injury is found, a victim should seek help from an at-fault driver’s auto insurance provider. A claim for damages can be filed and demand help with hospital invoices and doctors’ bills. This civil claim can also seek help with replacing wages while a victim is out of work.
When victims were hurt by the actions of a hit-and-run driver, they may wonder how to seek support. If the driver is later found and charged, a civil claim can move forward immediately against the driver’s insurance policy. If a hit-and-run suspect manages to elude identification, a victim may be able to secure help from their own uninsured motorist coverage on his or her car insurance policy.
Contact a Car Accident Lawyer Serving Spokane
No matter whose policy you are forced to request support from, you’ll want a legal professional watching over all of your interactions with insurance adjusters. Your injury recovery may prove much more expensive than insurance representatives are willing to admit. A local, experienced lawyer working in your favor will know when you are being offered much less than you’ll need to rebuild your life.
Established in Spokane in 1948, Crary, Clark, Domanico, & Chuang, P.S. is committed to providing our clients with the absolute highest quality legal representation. If our Spokane Car Accident Lawyers represent you for your accident case, you have our assurance that we will hold insurance companies accountable for every cost you or a loved one faces in recovery.
