This Washington State statute provides that a driver can be charged with vehicular homicide if a person dies as a result of negligent operation of a vehicle or succumbs to their injuries within three years of an incident. The driver can be found guilty of vehicular homicide if he or she was:

• Driving recklessly

• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (In the State of Washington, a driver is under the influence of alcohol if the alcohol concentration in their blood is 0.08 or higher.)

• Driving without regard for the safety of others

When a driver is charged with Vehicular Homicide, he or she is tried by the State of Washington. In addition, the family of a person killed as a result of Vehicular Homicide can bring a suit for wrongful death.

With the help of The Farber Law Group, a Washington law firm experienced and knowledgeable in handling auto accident cases and wrongful death, you may be able to recover damages for wrongful death.

Please contact us for more information and to schedule a free consultation.