A serious injury can change the way you work, take care of your family, and handle the everyday things you once took for granted. Our team of dedicated personal injury attorneys in Washington takes the time to understand what happened, what you are dealing with now, and how the injury has affected your life. We look beyond the accident itself to understand the full impact of your injuries, from medical treatment and time away from work to the challenges you face at home and in your daily life. By understanding your circumstances firsthand, we can build a case that reflects what you have actually been through and pursue the compensation you deserve from those responsible.
Representing individuals injured in car, truck, motorcycle, and other vehicle accidents caused by negligent drivers.
Helping people injured because of unsafe conditions on another person’s property, including slips, falls, and other preventable accidents.
Representing individuals harmed by defective, dangerous, or improperly designed products.
Advocating for workers injured on construction sites and in other workplace accidents, including cases involving third-party negligence.
Helping individuals and families facing the long-term physical, financial, and personal consequences of severe injuries.
Representing families after the loss of a loved one caused by another party’s negligence or wrongful conduct.
Representing individuals harmed by dangerous chemicals, contaminated environments, defective products, and other widespread exposures.
After an accident or serious injury, it can be difficult to know what to do next or whether you have a legal claim. Our personal injury attorneys help injured individuals throughout Washington understand their rights, evaluate their options, and determine the best path forward. Below, we’ve answered some of the most common questions we hear from people dealing with injuries caused by accidents and negligence. If you have questions about your specific situation, we offer free consultations with our experienced personal injury team.
Negligence occurs when someone fails to act with reasonable care, and that failure causes another person to be injured. Depending on the circumstances, negligence may involve a distracted driver, an unsafe property condition, a dangerous product, or another action or failure to act that results in harm.
In Washington, the general deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit is three years from the date of injury under RCW 4.16.080. However, different deadlines can apply depending on the type of claim, who is responsible, and the circumstances of the injury. Certain claims involving government entities, medical negligence, or other special circumstances may have additional requirements or shorter deadlines. Because missing a filing deadline can prevent you from recovering compensation, it is important to have your specific case reviewed as soon as possible.
You don’t have to accept an insurance company’s first settlement offer. Before agreeing to a settlement or signing a release, you should understand whether the offer accounts for your medical expenses, lost income, ongoing treatment, and other losses. A member of our team can review the offer and help you determine whether it fairly reflects your claim.
At The James Hawkins Firm, we offer free consultations to help you understand your legal options before you decide whether to move forward. We handle personal injury cases on a contingency-fee basis, which means you do not pay attorney fees upfront. Our fee is generally based on the recovery we obtain for you, and we will explain the fee arrangement and any case-related costs before you agree to representation.
Depending on the circumstances, compensation may include both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages can include medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, rehabilitation, and other financial losses resulting from your injury. Non-economic damages may address losses such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and the broader impact the injury has had on you. At The James Hawkins Firm, we look at the whole picture. Our team takes the time to understand how your injury has affected your health, work, finances, relationships, and day-to-day life so we can pursue compensation that reflects the full impact of what you have experienced.
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