Personal Injury Lawyers
Olympia, Port Orchard, Tacoma, Washington, & surrounding communities
First
For a medical malpractice or auto accident claim, protect any evidence you have that might be helpful in proving what happened:
- Take many photographs of the damaged vehicle and the visible bodily injuries. Take more photos that you think you need, in various lights and from various distances.
- Keep any personal property items damaged in the wreck, such as broken glasses, torn clothing, or dented helmets.
- Write down your memory of what happened, in detail. Include people's names and contact information.
- Write down any comments made by the at-fault driver of what happened, in detail. Include people's names and contact information.
Negligent party
To succeed with an injury claim in Washington State, you have to prove the Defendant was negligent. That means you must show:
- That the person owed a duty to you, or had a responsibility to you, such as to drive their vehicle responsibly on the public road
- That they failed to honor that duty
- You suffered an injury, and
- Their failure caused your injury
Sometimes negligence is disputed until a jury has seen the evidence from both sides. It can then be decided by the jury.
Comparative negligence
The defendant may be proved to have been negligent, but their attorney may also try to prove that you were somewhat negligent. Your own attorney can help combat these claims.
Important documents to keep
When you hire a personal injury attorney, it's good if you can provide a number of documents:
- Medical Records
- Police reports
- Copies of your medical bills
- Insurance information of the person who caused your injury
- Any photos you may have of the location, event, damaged vehicle, injuries etc.
- Your own insurance policy.
If you don't have these documents when you initially see your lawyer, don't be worried. Lawyers can obtain medical records and police reports and copies of bills on your behalf. If you do have such documents, it gives your lawyer a quicker start on the investigation phase of your case.
Compensation
If you've been injured by somebody else's negligence, you could potentially be entitled to compensation for:
- Lost work time - past, and estimated future losses
- Medical costs - past, current and future
- Property damage
- Emotional distress
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of family, or social, recreational, and educational experiences
At Fuller & Fuller, we understand how distressing it can be to find yourself injured and incapacitated. If you're unable to come to us, we can go to you. We'll investigate your situation, gather the facts, and fight for your fair compensation. If you've been injured in Tacoma, Olympia or Port Orchard, Washington, or surrounding communities, and wonder if you might have a legal claim, contact our personal injury lawyers today for your free initial consultation.
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