• Assess the amount of damage - since the scope of your obligation here depends on the amount of damageinvolved, the first thing you must do if you were involved in a Seattle accident is assess the damages. You cangenerally tell the value of damage involved by considering how much itwould take to repair the property damage caused to the vehiclesinvolved. If the accident involves an injury, it is not likely to be only aminor Seattle accident.
• Move your vehicle off the road - once you are certain that there is no injury involved or only minor injury, you need to move your vehicle off the road.Washington State lawrequires you to remove your vehicle off the road in a non-injuryaccident if is operable and safe to move. In such a situation, it is notnecessary to wait for law enforcement as you are expected tokeep the roadway clear if possible.
• Exchange information with all involved drivers - eventhough the accident is minor, you should not neglect to exchangeinformation with the other driver. You may leave the scene of theaccident and discover later that the damage caused to your vehicle is greaterthan you thought. You may also start to feel pain and discover that you have suffered an injury that is more serious than you thought. After a car accident more often than not the adrenaline that is running through your body will prevent you from feeling any immediate pain. 
• Report the collision: You are allowed to report a minor accident online withWashington State Patrol.You would want to have a copy of the report; in case you need to showfault later. Also ensure that you report the accident to your insurer, as you are obligated to do so under yourpolicy.

Leaving the scene of a car accidentbefore complying with the law may bring some unpleasant consequences.Depending on whether the accident involved just property damage orincluded injury, it could be a misdemeanor or felony.

Ifyou leave the scene of a car accident that involved property damage,you could be prosecuted for a misdemeanor hit and run offence. Thiscould sum up to 90 days in jail and fine of $1,000.

For leaving thescene of a car accident that involves injury to another person, youcould be prosecuted for a felony hit and run. This is punishable with 5years’ jail time and a fine of up to $10,000. 

Ifthe accident results in death to any person and you flee the scene, thepenalty is much stiffer. The offense is punishable for up to 10 years in prisonand a fine of $20,000. All of this is apart from the civil liabilitiesfor the offense.

Rear-end collision accidents happen when a car tailgates the one in front of it. Most times, rear-end collision accidents happen when the at-fault driver does not pay adequate attention to the road. While this is often the reason for rear-end collision accidents, other reasons also apply.

The injuries sustained in this type of accident have the potential to be very severe. As a result, they cost the victim a lot in terms of injuries sustained, piles of medical bills to be taken care of, and potentially losing income. If you or your loved one has suffered from injuries resulting from rear-end collision accidents, you should hire a personal injury lawyer.

The major cause of rear-end collision is driver negligence - either the driver in the front or the one at the back. If the accident was caused by the negligence of the driver behind you, you want to be in a position where you can request compensation for your injuries. The lawyers at Oshan and Associates have served clients in the Seattle and Tacoma areas for decades.

    Whiplash and other soft tissue injuries.
    Neck injury.
    Back and spinal cord injuries resulting in paraplegia or quadriplegia.
    Broken bones.
    Head trauma or brain injuries including concussions or loss of consciousness.
    Other serious injuries or death.

Most times, head-on collisions happendue to the negligence of either one or both of the parties involved.Common instances in which a motor driver’s negligence can causeaccidents include:

• At an intersection, where traffic passes through in opposite directions.
• When one vehicle crosses the center line and hits another vehicle traveling in the opposite lane. 
• When a driver goes the wrong way down a one-way street or lane. 
• Distracted drivers -a driver who is busy texting or making calls at the wheel will most likely not pay proper attention to the road. Thus, he or she may swerve into the opposite lane or turn the wrong way and end up driving against traffic.
  
• Fatigued driver -a fatigued driver can easily fall asleep at the wheel and drift across the center line into traffic. 
• Drunk drivers - driving while intoxicated is a huge head-on collision risk as drivers may veer out of their lane or ignore one-way and do-not-enter signs, putting everyone in their path in danger.
  

We know what it means to deal withhead-on collision accidents especially when the accident was as a result of another person’s negligence.

When determining the at fault party the right of way must be examined. Both cars could'nt possibly both have the right of way so factors like witnesses, lights at the intersection and possibly cameras may all play a role if there are conflicting stories.  In  a t-bone accident,one vehicle had the right of way and the other vehicle which caused the accident will be determined to be the at fault party.

• Determine who is at fault in a TBONE collision.
• Talk to Insurnace company on your behalf.
•  Initiate legal action if deemed neccessary.
  
• Collectand present evidence on your behalf.
  
• Handle your entire case from start to finish.
• Protect your rights throughout the legal process.