Seattle Personal Injury Attorney

Personal Injury Law

When you are seeking a personal injury attorney in the Seattle area, it is crucial that you contact an accident lawyer who is exceptionally qualified and experienced in this area of the law. Personal injury cases are extremely varied in circumstances and a creative, flexible and seasoned lawyer is what is vital in legal representation for such cases. Ward Smith PLLC, Attorneys at Law, has years of experience in personal injury cases, and will assist you with your claim for damages. Our Seattle personal injury attorneys have successfully gained the deserved compensation for clients in a large variety of personal injury cases.

We will provide quality legal representation in all types of personal injury cases, including the following: car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, dog bite, bicycle accident, pedestrian accident, injuries at sea/boating accident, railroad accident, product liability, medical malpractice, intentional conduct, slip and fall accident, drunk driving accidents, brain & spinal cord injuries, car accident injuries, burn injuries, wrongful death and insurance bad faith. Regardless of the circumstances of your accident or the particular injuries that you have sustained, we are confident in our ability to properly present your case and assert your legal rights in order to hold the negligent party accountable while seeking maximum financial compensation on your behalf. Not only do we offer a free consultation to discuss your potential personal injury claim, but we work on a contingent fee basis. Unless we recover a settlement or win a jury award for you, you pay nothing for our legal services. This means that you have absolutely nothing to lose when you work with an attorney at our firm.

You have much to gain, however, particularly considering the fact that the insurance company may take advantage of you and offer you a very low settlement if you do not have proper legal representation. Your Seattle injury lawyer can seek the full financial damages that you need - and deserve - to help you with the often arduous process of rebuilding your life after a serious accident or injury.

Injury accidents can happen at any moment – anytime, anywhere. Therefore, it is important to find a personal injury attorney on whom can rely at all times. If you have been injured in an accident that was caused by someone else's negligent or reckless behaviors then you have already suffered more than your fair share of wrongdoings and harm. You need to make sure that the law firm you choose to represent your case eases the pain and suffering you have experienced up until now, rather than adding to your presumably long list of stressors which already exist. Thirty years of legal experience and the president of the Washington State Bar can be put to work on behalf of your defense when you choose to work with a personal injury attorney from Ward Smith, PLLC. Everything you are looking for and more can be found in one law firm; a place where every type of injury is treated with the care it deserves and a business that does not discriminate against the size of the personal injury claim.

Accident and Injury Attorney in Seattle, WA

Many cases can be settled prior to a trial taking place. However, when a case does go to trial, you need a seasoned trial lawyer with a successful track record to represent you in court. The attorneys at Ward Smith PLLC have years of experience and are skilled trial lawyers. Any settlement offered to you when you have no legal representation may be a much lower figure than you would receive with his assistance. Insurance companies and corporations are always watching "the bottom line" and if there are often attempts to pay out the lowest possible amount. Promises made in the beginning are often much higher than insurance companies are ever willing to pay, leaving you between a rock and a hard place as soon as you're actually in need of their help.

When negotiating on your own, oftentimes your case will be denied, delayed or settled for much less than the value desired to fully compensate for both physical and non-physical losses. Protect yourself from further loss and contact us to discuss your case before accepting any offered settlement. Sometimes, just the act of having a strong Seattle personal injury lawyer at your side fighting to help protect your rights can be enough for the insurance companies to give you the respect you deserve. When they respect you and understand that you mean business, it is much more likely that you will be able reach a settlement outside of court. However, if such a settlement cannot be reached, we are more than willing to do whatever is needed to work towards getting you the desired outcome.

Types of Personal Injury Claims

There are many types of compensation that could be sought. Some of these you may not be aware of. For example, some of the types of compensation in your claim for damages in personal injury cases that could be sought include:

• All medical costs
• Transportation costs
• Loss of wages
• Future wage loss
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of companionship
• Treatment facility costs
• Vehicle replacement costs
• Disability
• Disfigurement (if applicable)
• Loss of Enjoyment of Life

It can be devastating and extremely life-changing to suffer a serious injury as a result of an accident caused by negligence. Along with pain and suffering, medical expenses and damages, there is always the concern of lost wages. Loss of wages can become a serious issue if a person is injured and can’t perform his or her daily job duties as a result of those injuries. For some people without long-term or short-term disability, this could mean being out of work for a long period of time without any form of income. Loss of income can have great consequences on your life and that of your family, such as being unable to pay rent and mortgage. These financial difficulties can even extend to an inability to obtain necessary household goods.

Seattle Personal Injuries

The hardship of coping with the loss of income or other benefits that can accompany such a loss is not something you should have to face alone. With the help of an attorney, you could be able to get the support and representation that you need to help mitigate the losses you have suffered as a result of your injuries. In this trying time, the emotional and legal benefit of having an experienced personal injury attorney at your side is immeasurable. The law can often be a daunting, complex task to try and navigate on your own. However, when ushered through the process by a knowing, experienced hand, you can rest assured that the process will be made as seamless and painless as feasible. As a skilled personal injury attorney helps alleviate some of the stress in your life, you can breath easier -- there is no need for you to attempt to tread the turbulent waters on your own. You can be confident when working with a powerful lawyer that every step that can be made towards the success of your case is being taken.

Take advantage of the experience of our Seattle, Washington injury attorneys. We are understanding and compassionate as an individual and will treat you with the respect and kindness you deserve. When you are facing a personal injury case, you have already suffered a loss, in some cases the death or physical disability of a treasured loved one. Such a loss is so devastating that your focus is rightfully on dealing with the situation at hand. The support of an understanding and qualified attorney can take some of the stress off your plate. Dealing with insurance companies is never easy and often confusing. Our firm can assist you with all aspects of your case. This is a benefit to you and allows you the time to focus on what is really important, such as regaining your health after an accident.

Contact a Seattle personal injury attorney at Ward Smith PLLC, when seeking experienced, compassionate and dedicated lawyers in any personal injury case. We handle cases throughout Washington including but not limited to Bellevue, Kent, Kirkland, Seattle and Redmond.