Mercer Island Personal Injury Attorneys

Experienced Personal Injury Lawyers Serving Mercer Island

At McNeese & Trotsky, PLLC, our Mercer Island personal injury attorneys represent injured victims and families throughout King County. If you were injured in an accident caused by negligence, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Serious injuries can affect every part of your life, including your health, your ability to work, and your financial stability. Our firm is committed to helping injured victims recover the compensation they deserve so they can move forward. Contact us today for a free consultation with a Mercer Island personal injury attorney.

Washington Personal Injury Laws

Personal injury law in Washington allows injured victims to seek compensation when another party’s negligence causes harm. Negligence occurs when a person or business fails to act with reasonable care and someone else is injured as a result. Personal injury claims can arise from many different types of accidents, including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and premises liability accidents.

Washington applies a pure comparative fault rule. This means that an injured victim may still recover compensation even if they were partially responsible for the accident. However, the total compensation is reduced based on the percentage of fault assigned to the injured person. For example, if a person is found to be 20 percent at fault, their compensation would be reduced by 20 percent.

To succeed in a personal injury claim, the injured victim must prove four elements: duty, breach, causation, and damages. This means showing that the responsible party owed a duty of care, failed to meet that duty, caused the injury, and that the injury resulted in measurable damages.

Personal Injury in Mercer Island: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the statute of limitations for personal injury in Washington?

Most personal injury claims must be filed within three years of the date of the injury. If you miss this deadline, you may lose your right to pursue compensation.

What if the insurance company offers a settlement?

You should speak with an attorney before accepting any settlement offer. Insurance companies often try to resolve cases quickly for less than their full value.

What damages can I recover in a personal injury case?

You may recover both economic damages, such as medical bills and lost wages, and non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Contact Our Mercer Island Personal Injury Attorney Today

At McNeese & Trotsky, PLLC, our Mercer Island personal injury attorneys fight for injured victims and their families. If you were injured due to someone else’s negligence, we are here to help. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation. We represent personal injury victims in Mercer Island and throughout King County.

Call us today at 206-332-1918 for a free, no-risk consultation.