Why Should I Hire a Lawyer After a Car Accident?
Posted in: Car Accidents
KNR Legal Blog
Situated in southeastern Ohio and named after George Washington, Washington County’s southern border lies along the Ohio River. Washington County’s county seat is Marietta, and it is home to the Ohio River Museum, Henderson Hall, Sewah Studios, Ancient Earthworks, and Hidden Hills Orchard.
While Washington County is packed with natural beauty, as the Washington County car accident statistics show, it is no stranger to car accidents. If you’ve been hurt in a Washington County car crash, we encourage you to contact an experienced Ohio car accident lawyer with Kisling, Nestico & Redick today.
Call 1-800-HURT-NOW or complete our online form to schedule a free, no-risk consultation. We can help guide your next steps and work to recover all the necessary compensation.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol keeps track of all the fatal car crashes that occur in each Ohio county. It discovered that in 2018, there were seven fatal car accidents in Washington County. All of these crashes took place in rural environments, two were commercially related, and two involved driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Since there were 10 fatal car collisions in 2017, it’s nice to see the county’s fatal crash rate decrease. However, the importance of driving sober, refraining from distracted driving, paying close attention to signs and signals, and adhering to speed limits still needs to be reinforced in the area.
This month, a teenager was driving a Ford Ranger pickup when ice caused him to lose control and crash head-on into a Kia Sedona minivan. This crash happened on Route 26 near Broughton’s Foods and left four individuals hospitalized at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
In October 2018, a man was driving westbound in Donegal Township on Interstate 70 and lost control near mile marker 7. He was ejected from the vehicle and lost his life at the scene.
After a car accident, you may be overwhelmed and unable to think clearly. However, it’s important to make an effort to remain calm and follow these steps so you can ensure your rights are protected:
You deserve to recover from the various damages related to an injury-related car accident if it was caused by no fault of your own. If you were hurt in a Washington County car accident, call KNR immediately at 1-800-HURT-NOW or online. Our Ohio car accident lawyers can inform you of your legal options in a free, no-obligation consultation.