Washington Personal Injury Lawyers

Experienced Washington Personal Injury Lawyer – Spencer Parr, Washington Law Center

Spencer Parr is a co-founder and partner in the Washington Law Center. He has been practicing law for nearly 20 years. His past work has including litigating on behalf of clients for consumer issues. He has dedicated his law practice to helping people injured and harmed by negligence. Parr leads a team of lawyers and legal professionals at the Washington Law Center, solely taking on negligence and personal injury cases.

Years of experience, a dedication to personal injury cases, and many other factors make Washington Law Center a top choice for many Washington residents:

• A team of seven experienced attorneys, all practicing personal injury law
• Over $100 million awarded to clients
• Free consultations
• A free mobile app to manage information
• Experience settling cases and litigating
• Wins as big as $16.7 million
• Donations to local causes from every case won

When Do I Need to Talk to a Washington Personal Injury Lawyer?

If you suffered injuries or have expenses due to someone else’s negligence, you may need to talk to a Washington personal injury lawyer. Negligence is when someone behaves, acts, or fails to act in an expected way, resulting in harm to another person.

For example, a retail shop is expected to clear snow and ice from its front path or walkway. If they do not, and you slip and get hurt, their failure to act could be considered negligence. A lawyer can help you prove that the store is liable for the damages resulting from your injuries. Think about hiring a personal injury lawyer in a similar situation and in specific circumstances like these:

• A lawyer or insurance representative has contacted you to talk about the incident.
• You have been offered compensation for your injuries, but you aren’t sure it’s enough.
• The negligent party, or their insurer, won’t admit fault or offer any compensation.
• You are uncertain whether negligence actually played a role in the incident that harmed you.
• You have significant expenses from an accident or injury, but you don’t know what you can do about it.

Working with Your Washington Personal Injury Lawyer

A good Washington personal injury lawyer or firm should offer you a free initial consultation to evaluate your case. They will answer your questions, look over your situation, and provide some basic, initial advice. They’ll also tell you whether or not they want to take your case.

If you decide to proceed and work with a lawyer, they’ll need you to provide as much information as possible:

• Information about witnesses
• Contact information for the people or businesses involved in the incident
• Their insurance information
• Medical records and bills
• Police reports, if available
• Information about your job and income

While a lawyer can’t guarantee a certain outcome, they can give you a good estimate. To give you the best chance of winning, your lawyer will need all the information. Be open and answer all of their questions honestly.

What Are the Personal Injury Laws in Washington?

Your lawyer will answer all your questions, but it helps to know some of the basics first. There are several laws in each state that apply to personal injury cases. Washington’s laws could impact the outcome of your case:[1]

Statute of Limitations

The statute of limitations is a time limit on filing a lawsuit. In Washington, you have three years from when you suffered the injuries. If you miss that time limit, you miss the opportunity to be compensated for your costs.

Comparative Negligence

A case of personal injury is not always straightforward. Your actions could be considered partly to blame for the incident. If a court finds you to be to blame to any degree, it will reduce your jury award by that percentage. This can impact settlement negotiations as well.

Damages Caps

Many states cap damages, limiting the amount of money you can get in your case. Washington does not cap damages. You are free to seek as much as you feel is fair.

Strict Liability for Dog Bites

For most personal injury cases, you have the burden of proving the defendant’s negligence. Dog bites fall under the rule of strict liability. You only need to show that the defendant owns the dog. You do not have to show that they were negligent in failing to control their dog.

Suing the Government

To sue a government employee or agency over negligence, you mist file a notice of claim. You have three years to do this, but then you must wait 50 days to file a lawsuit.

Working with a Washington personal injury lawyer may be the best option for you to recover damages after an incident that harmed you. The right lawyer will guide your decisions, represent you, and advocate to get you the money you deserve.