Fatal Bicycle Accident on State Route 8
Olympia, WA (June 03, 2021) – On Wednesday, a bicyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle in State Route 8 accident.
The authorities responded to the accident scene at about 11:45 a.m. near Summit Lake Road Northwest.
Officers pronounced the bicyclist dead at the scene.
Meanwhile, no other information about the bicyclist or the car involved was immediately available.
Moreover, the officers are still investigating the circumstances that lead to the crash.
They closed the left eastbound lane at the scene for several hours for cleanup and investigation of the fatal accident.
We at Sweet Lawyers extend our sympathies to the bereaved. May you find comfort during this painful time.
Coping With Fatal Bicycle Crash
It is clear now more than ever that one person’s negligence can have devastating effects on other individuals. This is quite common in accidents that result in fatalities.
Thus, it is crucial that the bereaved become aware that they have the authority to file a wrongful death suit.
A wrongful death suit allows the bereaved to hold parties liable for the irrevocable damages they have caused. Depending on the scale of events of situation, settlements can be anywhere from several hundred thousand dollars to tens of millions of dollars.
Moreover, according to NHTSA, pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities continue to rise in the United States. More pedestrians and cyclists were killed in 2018 than in any year since 1990.
Call Sweet Lawyers now at (800) 674 7852. Indeed, having legal representation can help you attain compensation on medical bills, loss of earnings, future medicals, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, pain, and suffering, and more.
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