Negligent Truck Driver? David R. Davidson, 58, Injured in Collision Involving Three Semis and a Bus in Washington State
A crash near Easton, WA, closed down I-90 for over three hours on Wednesday. A tanker truck was following too close to a Freightliner and crashed into it. This forced the Freightliner into a Peterbuilt which subsequently hit a bus. David R. Davidson was outside of his truck and was hit. He was transported to Kittitas Valley Healthcare. No other injuries were reported. Kevin R. Rise, the tanker driver, was cited for following too close.
Steps to Take in Litigating a Truck Accident Case:
Legal contributor Attorney Brian Mickelsen, an experienced truck accident lawyer, represents victims injured or killed in semi-truck accidents. Below, Attorney Mickelsen shared his insight into the legal options available to victims injured in commercial truck accidents. Mickelsen adds, “Professional truck drivers must be aware of their surroundings – always. This includes paying close attention to bicyclists who may be traveling on the shoulders or sides or roads.”
- Preserve and collect relevant evidence as soon as possible. This includes, but is not limited to, dash cam footage, witness statements, video, photographs, tire marks, black box data, and so forth.
- Retain an expert to inspect the scene of the accident and the data in the commercial vehicle.
- Obtain a copy of the accident report and speak with the witnesses and responding officer.
- Collect medical records and bills and ensure the injured party gets the treatment they need.
- Identify and research the at-fault driver, the owner of the commercial vehicle, the employer of the at-fault driver, and all other relevant parties.
An experienced attorney at Mickelsen Dalton LLC can help determine if you have a claim and advise you of your options. Our attorneys have successfully represented several victims in trucking and towing accidents. Within the past three years, Mickelsen Dalton LLC has recovered over $40 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients. We have been featured in Fox News, the New York Times, the Washington Post, and several other national news organizations.
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