We can help you with a car accident caused by a careless Spokane driver’s failure to yield. If you have been injured in this type of accident, please contact us for a free case consultation. It’s a no-obligation way to find out what your case is worth and what to demand from unhelpful car insurance companies.
For more information on how CCD Law can help you rebuild your life after a major accident, you can visit our Spokane Car Accident Lawyers page.
Do You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer
Washington State allows anyone to file their own accident claim or even file a lawsuit. But when a serious accident is involved, it’s a good indicator that a lawyer will be beneficial for victims.
The medical bills will skyrocket, and those increased damages will trigger insurance adjusters to fight even harder to avoid giving you everything you need to make a full recovery.
A skilled lawyer conducts a full investigation into the accident and may even send an accident reconstruction team to the site of the crash. This evidence is key when insurers try to place the blame on the victim or try to delay responding to victims who are desperate for help.
These are a few of the instances where you may come away with a much bigger settlement check by trusting your case to a proven Spokane attorney:
- You suffer a broken bone
- You suffer a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- You suffer a neck or back injury
- You lose paychecks at work due to injury
- A child or another loved one is seriously hurt or killed in an accident
If your accident only involves a few minor bruises or scrapes, or just some vehicle damage, you may be fine handling a case yourself. But it’s understandable if you still aren’t sure if you have a case. That’s why we offer a free case review to all victims. It’s a chance to get your questions answered and to make a final decision on whether you could earn more.
Take Advantage of a Free Consultation With a Real Lawyer
Any traffic accident victim in the Spokane Area, including in Northern Idaho, can schedule a free case consultation with CCD Law.
We want to help victims feel confident that when they file an accident claim, they can expect the most in compensation possible. If we can’t help you earn more, we’ll tell you that. But if we can’t, we still want to give you some pointers to remember when dealing with unfair and sometimes shady car insurance providers.
What a Failure to Yield Accident Is Worth
A driver who doesn’t do what’s expected (and what traffic codes demand) can cause extreme hazards, especially at intersections. Rearend accidents, head-on collisions, and dangerous T-Bone collisions are all possible.
These types of impacts can cause major injuries. The hospital bills that result must be one of the first things to consider when deciding what victims should receive in a settlement check. Their hospital bills, surgeons’ fees, physical therapy, and even ambulance fees must be covered by the at-fault driver’s car insurance company.
This support also has to be calculated out for as long as care will be necessary. A check can’t just cover the night of the accident and a trip to the emergency room, when there are months of difficult recovery time ahead.
An experienced CCD Law attorney would make sure clients came home with these and other benefits on behalf of clients:
- All medical bills paid for from day one to the last day treatment is needed
- Support to cover a lifetime of medical care and support for victims left with a permanent disability
- Support for the physical pain patients must cope with and seek therapy for
- Support for the emotional trauma a frightening impact and a difficult recovery can cause
- Support for the changes in lifestyle, a serious injury causes temporarily or permanently
- The loss of job income and benefits for each day victims must miss work
- Full payment on car repairs or replacement to make sure victims have a dependable vehicle to rely on again
Failure to Yield Violations in Spokane
A driver at a busy intersection, like Francis Avenue and Monroe Street, can cause chaos when they make a move out of turn. They may make a turn when someone else was supposed to go first. They could jump out in front of traffic when they were supposed to wait.
These can all be blamed on a “failure to yield.” The violation is a term used to describe when a careless driver doesn’t allow the driver with the “right of way” to proceed. The right of way at an intersection would be a guideline, such as waiting for oncoming traffic to pass or stop before making a left-hand turn, or failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk who has the right of way. It includes the duty of drivers to yield when emergency vehicles are nearby.
The Revised Code of Washington RCW 46.61.190, explains who has the right of way at intersections at stop signs. Ignoring these laws can result in a moving violation and a fine, but if an accident results, the penalties may be much more severe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long can I wait to file a claim?
Washington State allows victims up to three years after an accident and injury to file a claim. But the truth is that you should act as quickly as possible, or you can damage your chances at a successful claim. You want your attorney to have access to evidence while it’s still fresh. You want your attorney to be able to track down witnesses before they become harder to locate. Acting quickly also gives you the best chance to secure a settlement sooner.
What kind of evidence should I collect for my accident claim?
The most important evidence in a car accident case is often found at the scene. But this evidence is often cleaned up and towed away shortly after an accident occurs. Victims must act quickly. They should contact 911 first and get Spokane Police or the WSP on the way. They should request an ambulance if anyone is hurt in any way. Then they get pictures across the entire scene, including different angles on car damage. They should also secure witness contact information and the other driver’s information if it isn’t provided by an officer. Make notes of everything you remember about your accident so you can inform the investigating officer and your attorney.
What if I won’t be able to pay a car accident lawyer?
You don’t need to worry about paying a lawyer while you’ve got medical bills piling up and lost work hours. It’s why CCD Law works on a contingency basis. It means you don’t pay us anything unless we win your case for you. If we lose, you don’t owe anything. If the case is successful, you still don’t have to find the money to pay us. We are paid out of the settlement check that an insurer must write for you.
Contact a Failure to Yield Car Accident Lawyer in Spokane
If you are unsure if you need a lawyer after a Spokane collision, there’s a no-risk way to determine your best options. Contact us and arrange a free, no-obligation consultation. We can help you find the best and fastest path to getting support. We can also help you support your case with the strongest evidence to show how another driver failed to yield and caused your crash.