Washington Personal Injury Attorneys

After a terrible motor vehicle accident, or other personal injury accident in Washington State, injured people deserve answers, financial compensation, and peace of mind. Negligent companies, drivers, and insurance companies rarely want to take responsibility for their mistakes, and injured people face an uphill battle when it comes to getting the financial compensation they need and deserve. Our team at Herschensohn Law has a long track record of taking an aggressive stance when we fight for our clients. Whether it’s through negotiations or a jury verdict, he’ll advocate for your best interests and make sure you don’t miss out on the compensation you’re entitled to. Insurance companies know this too; when they see you’ve got a personal injury lawyer who’s a skilled trial attorney in your corner, they often back down and start to play fair. 

We work for clients on a contingency fee agreement. That means you pay nothing for our legal services unless we win by securing you an insurance settlement or jury verdict. 

Every personal injury case is different, and how much your case is worth depends on your injuries, if these injuries keep you from working, your medical expenses, and other factors. You can’t trust an online case assessment tool to give you a reliable case assessment, nor can you rely on the insurance adjuster to offer a fair settlement amount. When you request a case evaluation with our law firm, we’ll calculate the value of your case and give you an honest assessment about what your claim is worth. 

Yes, you may. If you didn’t contribute the majority of fault for your car accident, then you may still be able to collect compensation. In fact, Washington’s negligence laws are quite generous for plaintiffs (the victim). Even if you’re found to be 99% at fault, you can still demand compensation, although your award will be reduced by the percentage of the blame you contributed.

Even if you think you contributed more than half of the blame for the wreck—maybe you aren’t sure if you signaled or if the light was yellow or red—it’s in your interests to have an experienced car accident lawyer evaluate the situation and determine the strength of your claim.

Maritime accident claims are governed by a set of laws referred to as Maritime Law or Admiralty Law. Depending on your job and what you were doing at the time of the accident (working, on a pleasure cruise, loading or unloading cargo, etc.), you may have legal recourse under The Jones Act, Maintenance and Cure, or the Death on the High Seas Act. Other state and federal laws could apply in your case. An attorney familiar with your options in Washington or federal court can help you secure compensation for damages and seek justice.

Many factors make commercial truck accidents more complex than collisions involving two private drivers, but two factors specifically tend to complicate matters.

First, injuries from truck accidents are often more severe than those from car accidents, typically leading to higher compensation claims. Insurance companies take a closer look at high-value claims, so they may question the extent of your injuries or demand more proof of your losses.

Secondly, truck accidents may have multiple defendants, such as the trucker and their employer or the party responsible for loading and balancing the cargo. This makes building a case more intricate and detailed.

Yes, even if you weren’t crossing the street in a designated crosswalk or at an intersection, you may still have a claim under Washington’s comparative negligence laws. These personal injury statutes state that even if the plaintiff contributed more than 50% of the cause for the accident (crossing in the middle of the street), they could still recover damages.
If you win, the amount of your settlement will be reduced by the percentage of blame you shouldered, however, so you may not get the full value of your damages. An experienced pedestrian accident lawyer can fight to show that the other party bore the bulk of responsibility for the accident and pursue a higher settlement on your behalf.

Yes! If your bike was damaged beyond repair—a total write-off by the insurance carrier—you can file a suit for damages, including the bike’s value. Property damage losses are recoverable under Washington personal injury laws.

However, determining the bike’s value can get tricky. The insurance company may assign a low value to the bike, which may not even be enough to help you buy a new one. A motorcycle accident lawyer can negotiate a higher settlement on your behalf or take the case to court and build an argument as to why you deserve a high enough award to cover the cost of new transportation for you.