You may be compromising your case if you are not aware of issues that could affect its settlement, including:
- Statute of limitations — This varies according to the type of case, but the result is always the same; delays will reduce or eliminate your chance of recovering compensation.
- Failure to document injuries — Many injuries take weeks or months to develop. A small pain in your neck after a rear-end collision may turn into a debilitating injury that affects your personal and work life.
- Lack of evidence/witnesses — You may still have a claim, but you must report your accident to the proper person or entity and contact a lawyer promptly to have your case evaluated.
The No. 1 factor that will affect your case is whether you hire a knowledgeable, experienced lawyer to represent you. Attorney Daniel Whitmore has successfully negotiated thousands of personal injury settlements for millions of dollars.
Before evidence and witnesses disappear, contact our personal injury attorney for a free consultation, at no obligation. Your call will be returned promptly so we can schedule a meeting to discuss your injury and tell you about your legal rights.
Comparative Negligence in Washington
Washington is a comparative negligence state, which means that even if you are partially responsible for your accident, you may be able to recover compensation. Your responsibility is determined, and an agreement is reached regarding the percentage of responsibility that should be assigned for the accident. Negotiations are one of the keys to successfully settling these cases.
Numerous factors may affect your personal injury case. The best way to avoid negative consequences and learn about options is to contact Seattle personal injury attorney Daniel Whitmore to arrange a free consultation.
You will pay nothing for our services unless we recover a settlement.
