Tacoma, WA (December 16, 2024) – A traffic accident with injuries occurred in Tacoma on December 16. At approximately 1:36 p.m., emergency crews were dispatched to the crash scene on State Route 512. Reports from local sources show the incident occurred near State Route 161 when an unspecified number of vehicles collided. EMS and police worked at the crash site to help those involved and investigate the circumstances of the crash. Those with serious injuries were taken to local hospitals by ambulance. State Route 512 was blocked for over two hours while responders worked in the area, forcing local drivers to find different routes.
Police in Tacoma continue to investigate.
Car crashes occur in the US and across the state of Washington constantly. On average, more than 17,000 collisions occur per day in the United States. These collisions cause injuries to approximately 7,500 individuals and take the lives of more than 100 daily. In Washington, tens of thousands of accidents happen per year that cause injuries to tens of thousands of people. In 2023, more than 600 people lost their lives in traffic accidents in the Evergreen State.
Most car crashes in Washington and across the US are the result of negligent driving. The main type of driver negligence seen on American roadways today is currently distraction, causing more than 400,000 collisions per year. Some other common forms of driver negligence include speeding, intoxication, and fatigue.
If you or a loved one were recently injured in a traffic collision, it may have been caused by a negligent driver. You may be worrying about your health and your finances following such an event. If a negligent driver caused your crash, you should not have to worry about money at a time like this. Filing a personal injury claim with a skilled car crash attorney can help you immensely in the aftermath of your accident. Some damages that may be able to be paid for by way of financial compensation include:
At Freeman Law Firm, we have been working for many years to help accident victims and their loved ones recover. Our car crash attorneys in Tacoma can help you collect financial compensation for the damages listed and more. Contact our reliable law firm at 206-880-2454 to speak with our caring attorneys about how we can help you through this troubling time.
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