When to File a Personal Injury Claim in Seattle
Washington State law allows any individual who has been injured, physically or financially, due to negligence or wrongful conduct to file a civil claim against the liable person or party. In some cases, injured parties can bring claims based on strict liability and/or default, meaning they do not need to prove that another person, party, or entity acted negligently. However, in most cases, the person bringing the claim (known as the “plaintiff”) must prove that the other party acted negligently or wrongfully and is, therefore, liable.
For cases brought on the grounds of negligence, plaintiffs must typically prove each of the following elements:
- Injury: First, to have a case, the plaintiff must prove that they suffered an injury. Additionally, they must prove that this injury resulted in measurable economic and/or non-economic losses, known as “damages.”
- Duty of Care: The plaintiff must also establish the duty of care. This is the legal duty the defendant has to act reasonably and/or take certain measures to prevent causing “foreseeable” injury or harm to others.
- Breach of the Duty of Care: To have a personal injury case, you will also need to prove that the defendant breached the duty of care. This is typically proven by demonstrating the defendant’s negligence or wrongful conduct.
- Causation: Lastly, you must prove that the defendant’s negligent or wrongful conduct was the direct or proximate cause of your injuries and damages. This often involves proving that, had the defendant upheld the duty of care, the injury would not have occurred.
If you or someone you love has been injured due to the careless, reckless, or wrongful conduct of another person, a company, a manufacturer, or some other entity, contact a Seattle personal injury attorney immediately.
Should You Hire a Seattle Personal Injury Lawyer?
Personal injury cases in Washington can be extremely complicated. Having an experienced Seattle personal injury lawyer represent you can help you receive the maximum compensation for your injury and help you get back on your feet. At Emery Reddy Serious Injury Department, we work to remain current and stay a step ahead of the latest developments and precedents in the highly complicated area of personal injury law. Our Seattle personal injury attorneys represent clients who have had their lives turned upside down due to an accident. We understand that this is a difficult time, and we are ready to fight for our clients so they can focus on recovering. Our Seattle personal injury attorneys know how to get the best results for our clients.
If you have been injured as a result of someone else's careless or reckless behavior, the personal injury and car accident lawyers at Emery Reddy Serious Injury Department are ready to help. Call (206) 202-2562 today or contact us online to schedule your free consultation with our Seattle personal injury attorneys.
Washington Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Lawsuits
The state of Washington has a three-year statute of limitations on most personal injury cases. This means you have just three years to file a lawsuit; if you wait too long, you will almost certainly lose your right to sue the liable party for damages.
What Types of Damages Are Available in Personal Injury Cases?
Serious injuries frequently require extensive and costly medical treatment, as well as ongoing rehabilitation and lifelong care. Victims who sustain permanent impairments or disabilities will also likely suffer thousands of dollars in lost income, not to mention considerable physical pain and emotional suffering. By filing a personal injury claim, victims of serious injuries and their families can recover fair financial compensation from those responsible for their damages.
While every case is unique, many personal injury claims result in plaintiffs recovering compensation for the following:
- Emergency medical attention
- Hospital/ambulance fees
- Surgery and other treatments
- Prescription medications
- Costs associated with home modifications
- Physical therapy
- Rehabilitation
- Ongoing and future medical care
- Lost income, wages, and benefits
- Loss of earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and trauma
- Medical equipment, such as wheelchairs or prostheticCosts associated with home modifications
- Professional in-home assistance and care
At Emery Reddy Serious Injury Department, our Seattle personal injury attorneys fight for maximum compensation on behalf of our clients and their loved ones. We understand the importance of securing a fair settlement or verdict, as this allows individuals and families to obtain the necessary monetary resources they need to heal.
How Our Seattle Personal Injury Attorneys Can Help
We have dedicated our practice to helping victims of severe bodily injuries, as well as their families, recover fair financial compensation for all of their economic and non-economic damages. Our attorneys have extensive litigation experience and are not afraid to aggressively advocate for our clients at trial.
Our Seattle personal injury lawyers focus on helping those who have been seriously impacted by the following:
- Birth injuries
- Car accidents
- Catastrophic injuries
- Construction injuries
- Dangerous property conditions and hazards
- Defective products
- Medical malpractice
- Motorcycle accidents
- Truck accidents
In addition to representing victims of catastrophic injury, we also assist surviving family members who have lost loved ones due to fatal incidents resulting from negligence and misconduct. If your loved one tragically passed away as a result of someone else’s careless, reckless, or wrongful conduct, we can help you seek justice and fair compensation by filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the liable party.
Choose an Experienced & Award-Winning Team of Personal Injury Lawyers
Navigating the legal process can be a stressful and overwhelming endeavor. When it comes to finding the right personal injury attorney for your case, there is simply no substitute for experience.
For decades, our trial attorneys have worked with and successfully gone up against some of the world’s large insurance providers. Our background in defense litigation affords us unique insights into how these entities operate. We know how to develop innovative and aggressive legal strategies that help our clients recover the best possible results.
Both our individual attorneys and our firm as a whole have received numerous awards, accolades, and recognition for our commitment to our clients, our history of success, and the significant results we have achieved throughout our years in practice. If you or your loved one has been severely injured due to another person or party’s negligent or wrongful conduct, reach out to our team today to learn how we can help you fight for the fair financial compensation you are owed.
Request a complimentary consultation with our Seattle personal injury lawyers when you call (206) 202-2562. You can also contact us online using our free and secure submission form.