Long stretches of open Idaho highway are hazardous places because those straightaways can lull careless drivers into an unfocused state. Distraction is another dangerous temptation on those trips.
A lapse in attention by a driver can lead to a loss of control and present a frightening risk for every other motorist on the road.
KTVB-TV found that the dangers on U.S. 95, running almost the entire length of Idaho, are elevated and constant each year. U.S. Highway 95 often carries over 5,000 vehicles per day and in a single year can see around 25 tragic accidents that result in the loss of life.
Deadly Two-Vehicle Collision on U.S. 95 in Kootenai County
One person was tragically killed and two people were hurt in a car accident near Athol, Idaho Tuesday afternoon. The Coeur d’Alene/Post Falls Press reported the accident took place around 3 p.m. along U.S. 95 on April 13, 2021.
The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Department says that a vehicle crossed the center median near milepost 449 and struck another vehicle. One occupant in those vehicles was pronounced dead on the scene. Two victims were taken to Kootenai Health with non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigators have not released the cause of the crash.
Finding Help for Victims and Families After Kootenai County Accidents
Idaho traffic accidents have far-reaching consequences. They can leave victims with a long recovery and leave families and friends to mourn the loss of a loved one.
For families who must face incredible grief and also the costs that arise after a car accident, a wrongful death claim can be a necessary action. This claim can demand support from an at-fault driver’s insurance company.
The wrongful death claim would ask for help with funeral expenses, emergency services fees, and estate settlement costs. The claim would also seek assistance in replacing the financial support the victim’s job had provided the family and the salary the deceased would have continued to provide in the future.
A lawyer acting on behalf of the family can file a wrongful death claim and help them hold an insurance company accountable. A wrongful death claim can be necessary to force insurance adjusters into doing the right thing after a terrible accident.
Victims who are seriously hurt in an accident can file a claim for damages against the responsible driver’s auto insurance provider. This claim would list the damages expected to be covered by the insurance company. Damages noted can include hospital bills now and any medical care expected in the future. As the victim misses time at work, those lost wages should be calculated and reimbursed as well.
It’s important to speak with a car accident lawyer about the other steps you should take so that the costs of your recovery don’t get left in your lap.
Contact a Kootenai County Car Accident Lawyer
Established in Spokane in 1948, Crary, Clark, Domanico, & Chuang, P.S. is licensed and practices in both Washington and Idaho.
If our Idaho Car Accident Lawyers represent you for your accident injury or wrongful death case, you have our assurance that we will use our absolute best efforts to win your claim. Contact us after any accident for a free, confidential consultation and case evaluation. We will only offer you advice that is in your family’s best interest.
