Personal Injury Attorney in Seattle

Finding an experienced and compassionate attorney as soon as possible in the wake of an accident that has left you injured or without a beloved family member is one of the most important steps you can take. These situations may leave you emotionally devastated and financially destitute if you do not have a legal professional to protect your interests and right to full compensation. At Ward Smith PLLC, Attorneys at Law, we are ready to go to bat for you. We have the resources and legal experience to properly handle your personal injury claim and hold the responsible party or parties accountable for their conduct. Our law firm handles all types of accident and injury claims for clients throughout the Seattle area, including those stemming from negligence as well as intentional misconduct.

Practice Areas: Accident and Injury Claims

You can find out more about our key practice areas by browsing through the information on this site. Simply click on any of the links listed below to learn more about a specific topic:

Auto Accidents
Car collisions often end in serious injury or fatality. Most of these accidents result from negligent inattention at the wheel or reckless behaviors while on the road. Even the most cautious drivers cannot escape accidents that are caused by someone else's poor decisions. Read more about auto accidents…

Bicycle Accidents
Seattle is highly populated with bicyclists who frequent the city's roads. This is a great way to cut down on gas emissions, but it also puts more bike riders at risk of accidents with fellow cyclers and other automobiles on the road. Read more about bicycle accidents…

Birth Injuries
There is no guarantee that the birthing process will be completed without complications. However, these complications should not be the result of medical malpractice such as negligence. When these types of behaviors do occur, serious injuries to both the infant and mother can occur. Read more about birth injuries…

Boating Accidents
Having an attorney who knows the laws pertaining to the Jones Act could greatly benefit the outcome of your personal injury case. Laws have been made to protect individuals against the dangers of impaired boat drivers and risky behaviors at sea. Read more about boating accidents…

Catastrophic Injuries
If an accident has left you with an injury serious enough to greatly impact the way you will live the rest of your life, or how you will function for months to come then it may be considered catastrophic. Brain damage and burn injuries are common examples. Read more about catastrophic injuries…

Dog Bites
Even the most tame and playful pets can act out violently when they feel threatened. Dog bites can seriously injure a person, especially when the victim is a child. Read more about dog bites…

Insurance Bad Faith
Insurance companies frequently practice actions of bad faith, denying those in need the proper coverage. This is immoral and deserves to be fought by a personal injury attorney who can help you receive the coverage you need to recover from your injury. Read more about insurance bad faith…

Intentional Conduct
Injuries and fatalities that were the result of intentional harm done by another transcend the category of accidents because they were knowingly performed. These types of actions could be hitting, tampering with property, poisoning someone or any other infliction of harm. Read more about intentional conduct…

Medical Malpractice
Medical personnel are responsible for the safety and wellbeing of their patients. Unfortunately, professionals do not always take their responsibilities seriously enough, resulting in injury and fatality for unsuspecting victims. Read more about medical malpractice…

Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents are often deadly because of the lack of shielding and protection that motorcyclists wear when on the road. Helmets, vests, and pads are not enough to protect against the forceful impact of a larger vehicle. Read more about motorcycle accidents…

Negligence
Many people quickly jump to the conclusion that reckless or rowdy behaviors were the causes of an accident and personal injury. However, inattention or failure to act are negligent behaviors that can be equally if not more dangerous. Read more about negligence…

Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians run the risk of tripping and falling on materials strewn about on the road. They are also at risk of bicyclists and vehicle drivers who may fail to see them in time to prevent an accident. Read more about pedestrian accidents…

Personal Injury
Personal injuries can be physical, mental or both. There is a great deal of harm that can be done to a person's exterior as well as their interior when any accident leaves them injured. Read more about personal injury…

Product Liability
Any product purchased by a consumer should have undergone thorough safety tests before being put on the shelf. However, defects and malfunctions sometimes occur after a product hits the shelf. Use of these items can cause serious injury and death to those who have purchased the faulty products. Read more about product liability…

Railroad Accidents
The magnificent size and velocity of trains make accidents involving this mode of transportation catastrophic. When a train accident occurs, hundreds of individuals stand to be harmed. Read more about railroad accidents…

Seattle Personal Injuries
Cases of personal injury must be handled according to Washington's statute of limitations. These may be difficult to understand for persons who have never had the need to deal with them before. Fortunately, a Seattle personal injury attorney is more than aware of each and every step that must be taken during this process. Read more about Seattle personal injuries…

Settlement vs. Trial
Most personal injury claims can be settled out of court, but some will need to be taken to trial to obtain fair results. Either scenario will require the legal expertise of a personal injury attorney who can represent your needs. Read more about settlement vs. trial…

Slip & Fall Accidents
Serious injuries such as broken bones, concussions and the like can result from a slip and fall injury. These accidents are most often the result of someone else's failure to indicated that a particular area might be slippery and/or dangerous to passersby. Read more about slip and fall accidents…

Truck Accidents
The size and weight of trucks can cause great damage when an accident involves this type of vehicle. Read more about truck accidents…

Wrongful Death
Fatalities that result from the negligent or reckless behaviors of another could have been avoided, making them cases of wrongful death. Read more about wrongful death…

What is My Claim Worth?
A personal injury attorney can help you determine how much your claim is worth. This is important to know so that you can guarantee that you are fully compensated for your injury. Read more about what your claim is worth…

Why Hire a Lawyer?
A personal injury lawyer knows exactly what is needed to obtain the compensation that is owed to you after an accident. Read more about why to hire a lawyer…

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Contact a Seattle Injury Lawyer

In addition to reviewing the content on this site, you are more than welcome to call our offices or to contact us online at your earliest convenience for a consultation and review of your case. It's free and confidential and will be a great opportunity for you to get information that applies to your unique case. Nothing compares to reviewing the matter with a Seattle personal injury attorney who can make an accurate assessment of the situation to help you get started in the right direction. Our firm also handles Seattle injury claims on a contingent fee basis, so you don't pay anything unless we win your case.

Do you want to learn more? Contact a Seattle injury lawyer at our firm today.