Accident Report: Run Red Light Car Accident State Route 527
Substantial damage was done to the side of SC’s vehicle, clearly documented the force and contact made between the two vehicles. The insurance company ultimately declared the SC's vehicle a “total loss”.
Washington law provides that the drivers on the road have the duty to exercise ordinary care and avoid causing a collision. SJ was negligent when he failed to be attentive while driving his vehicle, watch for traffic and otherwise obey the rules of the road.
Upon impact, SC’s body was violently jolted and tossed around the inside of the vehicle. Her head was snapped from side to side and then thrown backwards, bluntly striking against the seat/headrest of the vehicle. And, her body was slammed against the restrain of her seat belt. Due to SJ’s negligence, SC sustained serious injuries to her neck, and back. A summary of her injuries and treatment are outlined below.
--Cervical strain/sprain with in tenderness, pain, muscle spasms, and limited range of motion. Whiplash injury with resultant ligamentous instability and acceleration of spinal disc disease.
--Back strain/sprain with tenderness, pain, muscle spasms, and limited range of motion (thoracic and lumbar regions) resulting in ligamentous instability and acceleration of spinal disc disease.
--Headaches
--Sleep disturbances/fatigue
SC sought payment for damages that were incurred as a result of the injuries she sustained in the collision. SC engaged the services of attorney Chris Davis and the car accident attorneys at Davis Law Group, P.S.
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