Seattle Personal Injury Lawyers: Protecting Washington

Personal injury accidents occur every day as a result of car accidents, medical malpractice, defective or dangerous products, and more. Whether the injury was minor or substantial, accident victims in Washington State may be entitled to compensation from the person who caused the injury. A Seattle injury lawyer can help you fight for that compensation. 

The personal injury attorneys at Tinker Law Firm, PLLC, have the skills and experience to handle even the most complex cases involving personal injury. We have helped past clients claim compensation for serious injuries from medical malpractice, unsafe premises, truck accidents, and other collisions.   

Our accident lawyers have experience taking on major opponents, including hospital networks, manufacturers, and insurance companies. From Seattle or elsewhere in Washington, including Kitsap County, Bainbridge Island, and the Tri-Cities, you can simply call us at (206) 752-4366 or use our convenient online form.

Types of Personal Injury Cases

Personal injury lawsuits in Washington arise when someone is injured due to the negligence of another. Injuries can be physical, financial, or emotional—or all of the above. Common types of personal injuries include:

• Motor vehicle accidents (automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles)
• Premises liability (slips and falls)
• Pedestrian accidents
• Product liability (defective or dangerous household products, pharmaceuticals, or medical devices)
• Medical malpractice injuries

We assist clients who have sustained catastrophic injuries from any source.

A catastrophic injury can significantly limit a victim’s ability to pursue major life activities, such as working, communicating, walking, and caring for oneself. It may require extensive medical treatment, rehabilitation, and other services over a long period. Many catastrophic injuries cause permanent disabilities.

A catastrophic injury is one that suddenly causes great damage or suffering. Some examples and how they may be caused by negligence include:

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI): A TBI is usually caused by a blow or jolt to the head, such as in a slip-and-fall or car crash. Serious TBIs can adversely affect cognitive and motor function, sensation, and emotion. Even a mild TBI, also called a concussion, may have long-lasting side effects, including leaving the victim more vulnerable to brain injury from a subsequent blow to the head.

Spinal cord injuries and paralysis: Damage to the spinal cord itself or the bones (vertebrae) and soft tissues surrounding the spinal cord can cause problems ranging from chronic back pain to paralysis (paraplegia or tetraplegia). Usually, spinal cord injuries result from trauma, such as from a fall, a car accident, or a sports-related injury.

Severe burns: In addition to the excruciating pain and injury of a severe burn, the extensive damage to burn victims’ skin leaves them susceptible to infection, which can quickly advance and prove fatal. Fire is rare in car accidents, but it does occur if fuel leaks and is ignited or explodes. Many burns in motor vehicle accidents come from contact with hot car parts, or steam escaping a ruptured radiator. Burns from fire and other sources are more common in household, daycare, or other premises liability accidents.

Amputation or loss of limb: The loss of a limb is a lifelong disfiguring and disabling injury. When a limb is lost in an accident, it is known as a “traumatic amputation.” Individuals can lose limbs in accidents involving motor vehicles, power tools, explosions (such as fireworks or explosives), or electrocution. Sometimes, limbs that are badly damaged in accidents must be medically amputated.

Internal organ injury: The impact of a car accident or tears caused by the sharp ends of broken and dislodged ribs can damage crash victims’ internal organs in the chest and abdomen, including the bowels, the liver, the stomach, the heart, and other important organs. If not diagnosed and treated promptly (usually with surgery), a non-fatal internal organ injury can lead to a life-threatening infection.

Personal injury lawsuits can be filed by the injured person or by family members if the injury results in the wrongful death of a loved one. A personal injury lawsuit aims to determine who was responsible for the injury and requires that person to compensate the victim.

Damages in a personal injury lawsuit may include money for lost wages, medical bills, physical and emotional pain and suffering, loss of consortium, loss of enjoyment of life, punitive damages, and more.

How We Can Help With Your Personal Injury Case

Our Seattle personal injury lawyers support you through your entire case and seek the best possible outcome, providing you with legal advice as needed. The services our law office provides for you will depend heavily on the details of your case. Our cases often involve finding evidence, locating witnesses, filing motions, and arguing on your behalf in court. 

When you first contact our law firm, we’ll tell you if we may be able to help based on the information you provide. If our firm is a good fit, we’ll help you schedule your first free consultation. This is an obligation-free meeting where you can get answers to some questions and decide whether you want to hire us to represent you in the Seattle area. 

If you choose our Seattle personal injury attorneys to represent you, we’ll take your case as far as it needs to go, and you won’t need to worry about paying legal fees until your case is won. Our firm works on a contingency fee system. If we win, our expenses will be paid out of the settlement, but you will not owe legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful.  

Many personal injury claims are settled out-of-court in negotiations. If appropriate, we will seek a fast resolution that provides the financial compensation you need, including money for medical records and emotional distress. If your case goes to court, we will serve as your legal representation in front of judges or juries.

Contact us now to learn more about the support we can provide for your case.

Contact Our Team of Personal Injury Attorneys

Personal injury lawsuits can be very complicated, especially when dealing with hospitals, medical providers, and insurance companies. Instead of tackling this alone, let Seattle’s Personal Injury Law Firm provide the support you need.

Make sure you recover the compensation you’re entitled to by contacting Tinker Law Firm, PLLC. Our personal injury attorneys have years of experience (and a proven track record) when it comes to representing personal injury victims in Washington State.

Accidents that result in catastrophic physical injuries often cause psychological and financial harm as well. An injured person might need weeks, months, or years to recover and may be unable to work during this time. 

Many victims of catastrophic injuries are permanently disabled. Meanwhile, they face bills for primary medical care, medicine, therapy and rehabilitation, in-home care, wheelchairs and other assistive devices, and property damage, such as repairing or replacing a car after a crash.

We’ve recovered millions of dollars for clients who have suffered personal injuries. Find out more by using our personal injury contact form.

FAQs About Personal Injury Cases in Seattle

How long does a personal injury lawsuit take in Washington

Knowing the details is necessary to predict a court case’s time. Some types of cases are resolved quickly out of court, while others may take years of litigation. If you call for a consultation, we may be able to show you recent data about cases of your type. 

Where does settlement money come from in personal injury claims?

The source of the settlement money may be different from case to case. In many cases, the settlement money will come from insurance payouts. Most large companies are insured against litigation, and many trades (Doctors, for example) maintain insurance against injury claims as a professional practice.

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim?

The time you have to file a personal injury claim is called the statute of limitations. In the state of Washington, you typically have three years from the time you are injured to make a claim against the at-fault party.