Washington Injury Law Blog

On Friday evening a car entered I-405 going the wrong direction causing a severe Bellevue car accident that resulted in the death of two men and serious injury to a 21 year-old women. The car accident happened in the downtown Bellevue corridor of I-405 where a 1996 Honda Civic entered I-405 going the wrong way at 60 mph. The Civic slammed into a 2008 Ford Escape driven by a 21 year-old Bellevue woman.

The Bellevue woman was transported to Overlake Medical Cednter where she is in serious condition. The two men in the Civic died on scene. Police have not yet determined whether alcohol was involved in the car accident.

Tragedies like this remind me of the importance to always tell your loved one that you love them every day. Serious injury car accidents also remind me of the importance to carry the highest amount of Underinsured Motorist insurance as you can afford. When your seriously injured in a car accident like this one the medical bills can add up to tens of thousands of dollars after a surgical procedure and a few days in the hospital.

Protect yourself and your family by asking your insurance agent how much more it will cost to purchase $500,000 in Underinsured Motorist insurance. You’ll be suprised it’s not much more and provides the protection your family needs!