Hurt in an incident that wasn’t your fault? Schedule a free case evaluation today.
No matter how careful you are, you can still get hurt. All it takes is for one person to make a careless or reckless choice. And often, it’s when you least expect it.
If you’ve been injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, personal injury attorney Zach Herschensohn can pursue maximum compensation so you don’t have to foot the bill for someone else’s careless mistake.
Our firm has won millions in settlements and verdicts for injury victims in Kent and the surrounding area. We will fight to get you the payout you deserve. See how an aggressive and experienced Kent personal injury lawyer can help you: (206) 588-4344.
After a worker was electrocuted on a construction site and suffered life-changing injuries, we fought and won on their behalf.
When a retired man was killed in a truck accident, we made sure his grieving family got fair compensation.
When a defective medical device harmed our client, we fought to ensure they had the financial compensation needed to recover.
No one ever expects to be hurt in an accident, but if you’ve been badly injured due to someone else’s reckless actions, it can feel like you’ve been blindsided.
You’re in pain. You can’t work. Your bills are piling up, and you’re fighting just to get by.
To add insult to injury, the insurance company is giving you a hard time and pressing you to accept a cash settlement you’re not sure is fair. You’re feeling defeated and ready to give up, accept the offer, and hope for the best. But in a situation like this, you’re not alone. You have the commitment and support of our personal injury attorneys in Kent, WA. We don’t see hopeless causes; we see opportunities for justice.
Are you getting a fair deal from the insurance company?
Our aggressive legal team fights for maximum compensation for our clients. Schedule your free consultation today.
The attorneys at Herschensohn Law represent injury victims in Kent and the Seattle metro area in a wide variety of simple and complex injury cases, including:
The amount of money you receive from a settlement or jury award will depend on the extent of your injuries and the details surrounding your accident. Some personal injury claims are worth thousands, while others may be worth millions. With that said, if you’ve been injured in an accident due to someone else’s reckless actions, you may be entitled to compensation for:
The best way to determine your claim’s value is to speak with a personal injury attorney during a free consultation.
If you were injured in an accident that another party caused or contributed to, we strongly urge you to consider going over your legal options with an experienced personal injury lawyer.
Our team will help you in the following situations:
Statistics have shown that accident victims who hire lawyers usually end up with considerably more compensation than those who don’t. And even if you don’t end up hiring an attorney to handle your personal injury case, there’s no downside to at least getting a free case evaluation. And remember, it costs you nothing upfront for our legal services.
This conversation is simply an opportunity to ask our team questions and get insight into your legal options while we learn more about your case.
During our discussion, feel free to ask questions about our experience, commitment to client success, and anything else of interest. We want you to walk away from our conversation feeling confident about your case’s outcome.
There’s no standard timeframe for personal injury cases in Kent. How long it takes to recover damages depends on many factors, some of which are out of our control.
One thing’s for certain: when you entrust your legal matters to Herschensohn Law, we keep your case moving forward. We do this by:
If the insurance company throws up roadblocks, we can file a lawsuit against the at-fault party. Under Washington State’s statute of limitations, RCW § 4.16.080, you generally have three years to file your case.
If we sense that the insurance company is purposefully dragging out your case and acting in bad faith, we can file a lawsuit against it to ensure it treats you and your case as you deserve. The same time limit applies to these cases.
Our team works efficiently to avoid overstepping the statute of limitations.
“Very knowledgeable and trustworthy. Zach Herschensohn provided me with excellent service. He kept me well informed and explained complicated issues in a way I could understand. He took the lead and guided me through everything necessary to achieve a successful outcome. Overall, I am very pleased with his service and would highly recommend him to anyone.”
“Herschensohn Law worked by my side for almost four years when I was in an auto accident and were outstanding in everything they did! They went above and beyond to make my lawsuit as easy and stress free as possible for me while consistently showing genuine care for my wellbeing. They even recommended amazing health care professionals for my injuries! Anything/everything I may have been confused/concerned about was addressed/explained so I felt comfortable with each move made in my lawsuit. Professional, courteous and attentive are just a few words I would use to describe this law firm and although I hope to never be in a similar situation again - if I do, Herschensohn Law will be my first call!”
“Zach and his team performed beyond my expectations! I couldn't have had a better firm in my corner!”
“This was such a great experience.”
“Zach will always take time and give you quality advice that you can trust. Highly recommended!”
Seeking medical attention should be your top priority following an accident in Washington State. Depending on the severity of your condition, this may involve going to the emergency room, visiting an urgent care center, or admitting yourself to the hospital. Getting medical care ensures you reach maximum medical improvement and generates much-needed evidence to bolster your claim.
After you’ve received medical care, you’ll want to:
Our lawyers will document your damages, accounting for both economic and non-economic hardships. You can help us help you by keeping all damage-related receipts, invoices, and bills. We want to recover every dime you deserve.
Social media is not your friend during this challenging time. Anything you share online could be used later to discredit your case. For example, imagine that you suffered a car accident and shared the details of your injuries online. Then, when your case went to court, the information you shared online didn’t match what you shared in your deposition. While this may not invalidate your case, it could complicate matters.
You don’t have to deactivate your social media accounts but be mindful of what you share. You don’t want to give the insurer any more information than what’s necessary to process your claim.
The liable party’s insurance company may ask for a recorded statement in the immediate aftermath of your accident. The insurance adjuster hopes that by catching you off-guard, you’ll admit fault for the accident or otherwise share conflicting information.
The personal injury team at Herschensohn Law can manage all communications with the insurer and submit all the information required to support your claim. Don’t answer any phone calls from the insurer. Our law firm can take care of everything.
As noted, there are many things you can do to bolster the strength of your injury claim. Yet, some things could jeopardize your right to compensation. For example:
The insurance company may offer a settlement immediately after learning about your accident and injuries. The amount may even seem like a lot of money––more than you’ve ever seen at once. Yet, keep in mind that an initial settlement offer may not account for:
Once you accept compensation, that’s it––you can’t ask for more money. By referring all settlement offers to your Kent personal injury lawyer, you can ensure that the settlement you accept accounts for your past, present, and future needs.
Emotions can run high in the aftermath of a serious accident, and you may want to message the at-fault party to ask them questions. Don’t do this. Anything you share with the at-fault party (even saying something like: “I’m sorry,”) could be used against you later. The other party might also try to talk you out of legal help, saying that you don’t need a lawyer.
In the same vein, if the at-fault party messages you, don’t respond. If anything, screenshot these messages and forward them to your Kent personal injury attorney. You don’t have to manage communications with anyone involved in your injury claim. We can find out what caused your accident and take matters from there.
Some people involved in accidents attempt to pay for damage at the scene. Do not accept money from the other party at the scene or after.
Here’s a hypothetical scenario. You get into a serious collision. You have a few aches and pains, but nothing you can’t fix with a visit to your primary care doctor. You get a message from the at-fault driver offering $5,000 in cash for your damages and you accept their offer. Yet, later, upon visiting your doctor, it turns out that your seemingly minor injury is a serious condition requiring extensive medical care.
Because you already accepted compensation from the at-fault party, their insurer may have little incentive to compensate you. You don’t want to resolve your case for a penny less than you’re owed. The Kent attorneys from our law firm can review your injury claim and assess what constitutes a fair settlement offer. Then, we can fight for those funds from the liable insurer.
There are many, many things to know about the claims process and what it entails. But here at Herschensohn Law, we believe there are three things our clients need to know:
Despite what commercials on TV say, insurance companies are not your friend. They’re not your neighbors. They’re for-profit companies that exist to collect money on premiums. So, upon filing your claim, you may deal with an insurer that:
Attorney Zach Herschensohn has spent his career filing insurance claims on behalf of injured people. He knows firsthand the tactics insurance companies use to downplay victims’ damages and recognizes bad faith insurance practices in action. We can advocate for fair compensation with the insurance company and take care of everything the claims process entails.
We understand that you want fair compensation as soon as possible. Yet, accepting the first settlement offer may not be in your best interest––especially if you’re still recovering from a serious condition. So, during this challenging period, we encourage you to remain patient. With Herschensohn Law, you can expect timely updates and the support of our entire legal team. We do everything possible to keep your case moving forward and uphold your legal rights.
Once you accept compensation from the insurance company, it’ll ask that you sign a waiver of liability. This waiver frees the insurer of any responsibility moving forward. If you work with our team, we’ll make sure you understand the details of a settlement offer and what it means for your claim.
If you don’t, you risk resolving your case and still having out-of-pocket expenses. Once you sign a liability waiver, your case ends––even if you incur additional costs later. We don’t want you to pay anything for an accident you didn’t cause. If you’re unsure of whether the insurer is offering fair compensation, give your Kent personal injury lawyer a call.
We often get calls from injured people wondering if their injuries merit compensation. Without knowing the details of their situations, it’s a tough call––but here’s this: if you suffered serious injuries because of another party’s negligence in Kent, we want to learn your story.
In our years of service, we’ve offered comprehensive legal help to people suffering from:
When you’ve been injured in an accident, it’s critical that you see a doctor as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the more likely the insurance company will question if you’re really injured. That can sabotage your injury claim and ruin your chance at fair financial compensation.
When you request your free initial consultation, Kent personal injury attorney Zach Herschensohn will listen to you, answer your questions, lay out your legal options, and give you down-to-earth legal advice. We offer legal assistance to people in situations just like yours.
When you work with our law office, there are no obligations, hidden fees, or fine print. It’s that simple. Call us today for help: (206) 588-4344.
