As a Seattle personal injury lawyer I know that even a seemingly small Seattle auto accident can change a person’s life forever. A Lynnwood bus driver may lose her job after being rear-ended by a truck because the injuries she sustained.

The bus driver was rear-ended by a pickup truck as she was driving in a sedan. The truck driver sped off without stopping. Though the woman’s injuries appeared at first to be minimal, three days after being released from the hospital, her husband found her lying unconscious on the floor of their bathroom following a seizure. Doctors determined that the crash had caused a concussion.

Federal safety regulations prevent school bus drivers from returning to work for six months following a seizure. She is currently on medical leave, but if she continues to have seizures during that time, she may lose her job.

If caught, the truck’s driver could potentially be liable not only for the bus driver’s medical costs, but for her lost wages during the time she is unable to work. If there is a permanent disability as the result of the crash, he could be responsible for that as well. The driver could also face criminal charges for fleeing the scene of an accident.

As this accident illustrates, the true costs of car accidents are often more than just medical bills and property damage. A Seattle personal injury attorney may be able to help you recover the full amount to which you are entitled. If you or a loved one have been injured in a Seattle car accident, please call the Premier Law Group, PLLC for a free evaluation of your case.

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