At Wells Trumbull, we are dedicated to protecting the rights of personal injury victims and securing the maximum compensation for our clients. If you have been injured due to another party’s negligence or wrongdoing, you may be entitled to recover financial compensation for your damages.
We understand that personal injury accidents can have a devastating impact on your health, career, and finances. The mounting medical bills, calls from insurance companies, and stress about how you will provide for your family if you are unable to work can be overwhelming.
Don’t face these challenges alone. From the moment we take your case, we will deal with the insurance companies and handle all aspects of your legal claim so that you can focus on your recovery.
Our personal injury attorneys in Lake Stevens have successfully represented Washington personal injury victims for over 35 years. We have a proven track record of recovering the full compensation our clients are entitled to, and we want to do the same for you.
Call us at (360) 322-1477 or visit our contact page now to schedule a free consultation. We will listen to you, answer your questions, explain your options, and help you take the next steps to get every dollar you deserve.
What You Need to Prove in a Lake Stevens Personal Injury Claim
In the State of Washington, you can bring a personal injury claim if you have suffered damages due to another party’s fault. To be successful, you must prove four specific elements. They are:
- The defendant owed you a duty of care.
- The defendant breached that duty of care by negligent, reckless, or intentional actions.
- This breach of duty caused injury to you.
- You suffered actual damages due to the defendant’s breach of duty.
These elements may seem straightforward. However, you need an experienced Lake Stevens personal injury attorney representing you to ensure you meet your burden of proof for each element. An experienced personal injury lawyer will also ensure that all of your damages are properly valued and calculated when determining a fair settlement.
Fault Laws in Washington
Washington follows a pure comparative fault rule in personal injury claims. This means that each party to an accident may be assigned a percentage of fault.
So, even if you are partially at fault for an accident that caused your injuries, you may still be able to collect damages from the other at-fault party. This is true even if you were found to be 99% at fault.
However, your compensation will be reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to you.
For example, if you were determined to be 40% at fault in an accident and your damages are $100,000, you will receive $60,000 because your award is reduced by 40% – your assignment of fault.
Insurance companies strive to put as much blame as possible on the other party to deny the claim or diminish the amount they pay. You must have a dedicated Lake Stevens personal injury attorney who works tirelessly to minimize your assignment of fault and maximize your compensation.
At Wells Trumbull, we have seen nearly every tactic an insurance company can use to shift blame to the injured party. We know how to effectively deal with their methods and win big for our clients.
Contact a Lake Stevens Personal Injury Lawyer Today
If you have been injured due to another party’s negligence or wrongdoing, Wells Trumbull wants to help. Our Lake Stevens personal injury attorneys have been recovering maximum compensation for our clients for over 35 years.
We know what it takes to resolve your personal injury case successfully. We will negotiate for the full compensation of your claim. If a fair settlement is not reached, we will take your case to trial and aggressively fight to protect your rights and recover maximum compensation.
Call us at (360) 322-1477 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.