Car Accident Attorney in Washington

We Have Strategic Partnerships With Law Firms Near You

The Goldwater Law Firm has formed strategic partnerships with significant, successful law firms nationwide. We serve all 50 states, including Washington. Our co-counsels are experienced in managing a wide range of personal injury cases, including collisions and other traffic accidents.

It is only natural to feel frustrated, scared, or angry after suffering injuries in a crash caused by a careless or reckless driver. We understand your desire and need for justice and financial recovery. We want to help you get the payout you may qualify to recover based on the facts of your case. Let us connect you with a co-counsel near you to discuss the next steps.

All our law firm partners work based on contingency. Crash victims pay no upfront fees or costs, only a portion of their payout to cover the attorney’s fees. They only pay when their attorney recovers compensation for them.

Who Is Liable for a Washington State Car Accident?

At the Goldwater Law Firm, our co-counsels in Washington understand how the state’s car accident laws work. They know how to determine fault and identify the liable party. Some common causes of traffic accidents include:

• Speeding: Driving over the speed limit or too fast for road, traffic, or weather conditions reduces reaction time and could increase the severity of injuries.
• Running Red Lights or Stop Signs: Failing to stop at traffic signals or stop signs often leads to dangerous intersection collisions, known as T-bone crashes.
• Failing to Yield: Not yielding the right of way when required can cause avoidable accidents with other cars, motorcycles, bicyclists, or pedestrians.
• Illegal Turns: Making prohibited U-turns, turning without proper clearance, or turning from the wrong lane disrupts traffic flow and causes collisions.
• Following Too Closely: Tailgating makes it harder for a driver to stop quickly, significantly increasing the risk of rear-end accidents.
• Improper Lane Changes: Changing lanes without using a turn signal or checking blind spots can lead drivers to cut off or sideswipe other cars.
• Driving Under the Influence: Alcohol or drug impairment slows reaction time, distorts judgment, and contributes to serious or fatal crashes.
• Distracted Driving: Texting, talking on the phone, eating, or adjusting the radio takes a driver’s attention off the road, often causing collisions.
• Failure to Use Turn Signals: Not signaling before turning or changing lanes increases crash risks.

Under Washington law, the driver who violated a traffic law and caused the accident is typically held liable. An injured victim can recover damages even if partially at fault, but their share of the blame reduces their final damage award.

Our co-counsels also handle motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian and bicycle collision injuries, rideshare crashes, and other types of traffic accident cases.

What Are the Recoverable Damages a Car Accident Attorney Will Pursue in My Case?

Our law firm partners will identify and document the expenses and losses—both economic and non-economic—that you experienced because of your car accident. Each case is unique, so there is no way to know a possible settlement range for your case until after the investigation.

Your attorney will take steps, such as working with medical experts to understand your prognosis and future care needs, before they can determine what a fair settlement value might be.

Some common types of recoverable damages in a car accident case include:

• Medical expenses, current and future
• Lost income, current and future
• Property damage
• Out-of-pocket costs
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Disability or disfigurement

Our Co-Counsels Also Represent Families Who Lost Loved Ones

If your family member passed away from car accident injuries, our law firm partners can help you pursue a wrongful death action based on Washington State law. This could allow you to recover:

• Funeral and burial expenses
• Medical expenses related to car accident injuries
• Lost income and benefits
• Loss of their care, companionship, and guidance
• Loss of household services

Building a Case and Pursuing Compensation After a Car Accident in Washington State

When you trust your car accident claim to one of our law firm partners near you, your attorney will take the steps necessary to develop a case that hopefully compels the at-fault driver and their insurance carrier to make an appropriate settlement offer. Alternatively, they can file a lawsuit if that is the best route to get the compensation you may qualify for.

Some evidence attorneys commonly use in these cases includes:

• A victim’s relevant medical records
• The police accident report
• Witness statements
• Photos from the accident scene
• Video footage of the crash
• Expert testimony
• Accident reconstruction data
• Documentation of damages

In Washington State, the statute of limitations for filing a car accident lawsuit is generally three years from the date of the incident per RCW 4.16.080(2). The wrongful death deadline is also three years from the date of your loved one’s passing. The timeline in your case could vary based on your unique circumstances.

It’s crucial to meet all deadlines that apply to your case. Failing to file before the deadline could result in the court refusing to hear your case. This prevents you from recovering fair compensation in a settlement with the insurance company, too. Acting quickly after a crash is critical.