Seattle Burn Injury Lawyer

In Seattle, as per Washington state law, the statute of limitations for filing a car accident lawsuit is generally three years from the date of the accident for personal injury claims. Property damage claims also share this three-year limit. It's crucial to adhere to these time frames to preserve your right to seek legal remedy. Consulting with our attorneys soon after an accident helps ensure your documentation is timely and that all legal deadlines are met, preserving your case's integrity.

Immediately after a car accident, your first priority should be ensuring the safety of everyone involved. If there are no severe injuries, move vehicles out of traffic if possible. Call 911 to report the accident and request medical assistance. While waiting for emergency services, document the accident scene by taking photos and notes and gathering contact details from witnesses. Avoid admitting fault or making statements to the other driver. Contact your insurance company to report the accident but refrain from giving recorded statements without legal guidance from your attorney.

If the other driver involved in your accident is uninsured, you may still have recourse through your own insurance policy, assuming you hold uninsured motorist coverage. This coverage can help compensate for medical expenses, loss of income, and other damages that would typically fall under the at-fault party's responsibility. Navigating this process can be complex, but our legal team will be with you to interpret policy details and fight for the coverage you deserve.

While you are not required by law to hire a lawyer for a truck accident case in WA, it is highly advisable to consult with and consider retaining an experienced Seattle truck accident attorney. Truck accident cases can be complex, and having legal representation can be crucial for several reasons:

• Navigating the Legal Process
• Investigation and Evidence
• Determining Liability
• Calculating Damages
• Negotiating with Insurance Companies
• Lawsuit Representation
• Legal Expertise
• Reducing Stress
• Contingency Fee Arrangement
• Maximizing Compensation

You have either three years from the date that the injury was sustained or one year after you discovered your injury was caused by negligence, whichever is later.

You have either three years from when the injury was sustained or one year from when you discovered that the injury could be attributed to medical negligence.

We work on a contingency basis, meaning that we collect a percentage of the compensation that you are awarded. If we cannot recover damages, we will not charge you for our services.

You may be entitled to economic and non-economic damages, such as medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, mental anguish, and more. Once we know more about your case, we can provide a more specific answer.

Yes.

We cannot give you a figure until we know more about your case. Catastrophic injuries often require long-term care. Further, they usually involve several forms of non-economic damages, which are difficult to forecast.

No, damages are uncapped.

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We charge on a contingency basis, meaning we will not charge you unless we recover compensation. If we are successful, our fee will be deducted from the compensation that you are awarded.

The answer to this question depends on many factors, such as whether we need to file a lawsuit, the extent of your injuries, whether or not we need to call in experts, and more.

We cannot give you an estimate without knowing more about your case. In a consultation, we can break down the damages that you may be able to recover.

No, Washington does not allow plaintiffs to seek punitive damages

Whether your truck accident injury will be completely covered in Washington State depends on several factors, including the specifics of your insurance coverage, the liability of the parties involved, and the extent of your injuries.

1. Insurance Coverage:

   • Your Own Insurance: In Washington State, auto insurance policies often include personal injury protection (PIP) coverage. PIP can help cover medical expenses and lost wages regardless of who was at fault in the accident. However, the coverage limits and terms can vary depending on your policy.
   • Liability Insurance: The truck driver's liability insurance should cover your injuries if the truck driver was at fault. Commercial trucking companies are typically required to carry substantial liability insurance coverage. However, insurance limits can vary, and it's possible that the policy may not fully cover your damages if they are extensive.

2. Liability Determination:

   • If the truck driver was at fault for the accident, their liability insurance should cover your injuries up to their policy limits.
   • If you were partially at fault for the accident, Washington follows a comparative negligence system. Your compensation may be reduced in proportion to your level of fault. If you were 50% or more at fault, you might not be able to recover damages from the other party.

3. Injury Severity:

   • The extent and severity of your injuries will play a significant role in determining whether your medical expenses and other damages will be fully covered. Minor injuries may be fully covered, while severe injuries may exhaust insurance policy limits.

4. Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage:

   • If the at-fault party is uninsured or underinsured, you may rely on your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, if you have it. UM/UIM coverage can provide compensation when the responsible party lacks adequate insurance.

5. Legal Action:

   • If insurance coverage is insufficient to fully compensate you for your injuries and damages, you may consider pursuing a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party or parties. This can help you seek additional compensation through the legal system.

The statute of limitations in cases of wrongful death is three years.

Both Uber and Lyft have insurance policies in place that can cover losses after a rideshare accident. In some situations, up to $1,000,000 in coverage could be available to pay for the damages of a rideshare accident. However, you aren’t guaranteed anything from these policies, and rideshare companies often try to minimize what coverage is provided after a crash.