Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Washington

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At The Goldwater Law Firm, our team knows you are scared and angry right now. It is only normal to feel frustrated. We want to reduce your stress and help you get justice. As an award-winning law firm with a reputation for winning cases, we understand what you are going through.

We help people in all 50 states. We have strategic partnerships with co-counsels nationwide, including some of the largest and most successful law firms in the Pacific Northwest. All our law firm partners know how to navigate motorcycle accident cases and have access to the resources and experts necessary to develop a convincing case.

Our co-counsels are also all contingency fee attorneys. You will not need to pay them any upfront fees or costs to have them manage your case. Instead, they work for a portion of the money they recover for you. You can learn more about this during your initial conversation with the firm.

Our Law Firm Partners Can Get to the Bottom of Your Washington Motorcycle Accident

At The Goldwater Law Firm, we work with co-counsels who understand how to navigate the Washington State accident claims process, hold at-fault parties accountable, and recover compensation for their clients. They know the common causes of these collisions and how to develop a strong case to show fault and liability.

From their experience handling these cases, they know that other drivers often put motorcyclists at risk. Some of the ways this occurs include:

• Failing to check blind spots
• Turning left in front of oncoming motorcycles
• Following too closely
• Unsafe lane changes
• Distracted driving
• Opening car doors into travel lanes
• Speeding
• Aggressive driving
• Driving under the influence
• Failing to yield

Under Washington law, drivers who cause a crash are liable for the motorcyclist’s injuries. Washington follows a fault-based system for motor vehicle accidents, including motorcycle crashes. The driver who caused the collision by violating traffic laws or acting negligently is responsible for the damages.

When the liable party is a commercial driver, a truck accident attorney might handle your case. These cases require additional knowledge and skill because liability is often complex, and multiple parties may be involved.

Motorcycle Accidents Often Leave Victims With Serious Injuries and Significant Damages

Motorcyclists are at risk of life-altering, catastrophic injuries in car crashes. This could include:

• Road rash, including serious burn injuries
• Internal injuries and organ damage
• Facial injuries and disfigurement
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• Amputations
• Spinal cord injuries
• Fractures, broken bones, and crush injuries

When a motorcyclist is seriously injured, the expenses and losses they experience are often substantial. Ambulance or medevac helicopter transfer to a trauma center, emergency department stabilization, hospitalization, treatment, and rehabilitation costs all compound quickly. They miss work, and paychecks stop coming in.

When an attorney from one of our law firm partners pursues compensation based on motorcycle accident damages, they seek money to cover the cost of medical care, missed income, reduced earning ability, pain and suffering, out-of-pocket expenses, and more. They will document the expenses and losses incurred and pursue money to cover these costs.

Building a Convincing Case for Compensation in a Washington State Motorcycle Crash

When an attorney from our co-counsel handles your motorcycle accident case, they must work to gather strong evidence to compel the at-fault party and their insurer to pay fair compensation. This requires showing:

• The accused driver caused the crash by violating a duty of care they owed to you (e.g., failing to check blind spots or speeding).
• You did not substantially contribute to causing the collision.
• You suffered harm in the form of injuries, expenses, and losses.

To this end, you can expect your lawyer to take many steps to develop the case. This includes:

• Investigating the accident
• Conducting an accident scene survey
• Collecting police reports, medical records, and other official paperwork
• Interviewing witnesses
• Working with experts to obtain their analysis
• Reviewing relevant traffic laws and violations
• Gathering photographic and video evidence
• Assessing injury and damage documentation
• Consulting medical professionals
• Documenting damages and losses

Once your attorney has the evidence they need to adequately convince the insurance company to pay out or to take the case to court, they will take the next step in the case. Depending on the circumstances, this could be negotiating with an insurance carrier or preparing for trial.

Even when you sue, most successful cases end in a settlement. The insurer does not want to take the time and money to go to trial unless they feel confident they can win. They are often willing to settle for a fair payout to close the case.

If your attorney decides the best legal strategy is to file a lawsuit, they must ensure they meet the deadlines in these cases. Washington State’s statute of limitations for injury lawsuits is set by RCW 4.16.080(2). The deadline is generally three years from the accident date, but could differ based on the case facts. Acting quickly is essential. You could be barred from court if you miss the deadline.