Areas of Practice

Washington Personal Injury

One of the first questions people ask is, “What is personal injury”? It is the worst kind of injury.

Under the law you can recover money for the loss of things, or damage to things you own. You can even recover money for the loss of a reputation, or the loss of business clients or contracts. You can recover money for the loss of many things. However, these are not considered “personal injuries”.

A personal injury case is the legal system’s way of trying to compensate you for the loss of your physical health and well being. When a personal injury occurs, your physical body has …

Washington Car Accidents

Car accidents are an unfortunate reality of modern living. We live in a society where everyone piles into cars to go places. The roadways are often crowded. While most drivers do their best to be careful and vigilant, unfortunately accidents still occur. Most accidents result from someone’s negligence, which usually means that they just weren’t being as careful as they should have been, or misjudged the location of cars. Often times accidents happen when someone is distracted when driving by something inside their car, or they were looking another direction.

No matter how an accident happens, …

Washington Motorcycle Accidents

Riding a motorcycle and all of the thrills that come with it is something that you have to experience in order to understand it. I have experienced it and I understand. To help injured motorcycle riders in Washington, I am offering a free copy of the Straight Talk Law: The Truth About Washington Motorcycle Accidents. My book will explain the process and guide you through what to do and what to expect. In fact, my book will do something that most attorney’s hate; I will tell you that you may not need to hire an …

Washington Wrongful Death

When someone you love dies due to the wrongful acts of another the loss is overwhelming. Not only do you have to deal with your loved one being gone, but there is also the basic human need for justice to be done. The cause of death may be a car accident or a mistake-riddled medical procedure. Washington state law allows the family members of the deceased individual to file a claim on behalf of the estate of the lost loved one for the benefit of the statutory beneficiaries (typically the spouse and children of the decedent). The …

Washington Pedestrian Collisions

Pedestrian collisions have lead to some of the most serious injuries that I have seen from any of my clients. Pedestrians are all but helpless when it comes to avoiding a car driven by a negligent driver, and the force of the vehicle makes for a devastating collision. In the vast majority of cases I have seen as a Washington auto accident attorney, the driver of the vehicle that hits the pedestrian is at-fault. These incidents can lead to the accumulation of very expensive medical bills and years of treatment. Because of this, if you have been involved in a …

Washington Bicycle Accidents

Bicycle accidents are more common here in Washington than in many other states, in large part because so many people like to get outdoors around here. Bicyclists share the road with cars, but many drivers seem to not understand this fact. A high number of bicycle accidents occur in roadways every year, and can cause serious injury to the bicyclist. When this happens as a result of the car driver’s negligence, the bicyclist should seek the advice of a seasoned personal injury attorney to see if they have a case. The bicycle rider should not be stuck with paying the bills in …

Injuries to Children and Minors in Washington

The unique issues presented in injury cases that involve children under 18 years old can only be properly handled by an attorney with years of experience working on personal injury cases. Having worked as a Seattle injury lawyer for over a decade, I have developed the specialized skills and experience needed to work with minors. When a child is injured, it is the responsibility of the parents to involve themselves in the filing of the lawsuit. It is also critical to hire an experienced Washington injury attorney in these cases, because the injuries sustained by a child may have long lasting …

Washington Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injuries (SCI) are usually caused by some sort of accident. These accidents cause life-changing injuries to the victim, often paralyzing or inhibiting their range of motion. Apart from the devastating nature of these injuries, added insult can come when it is caused by another individual, even if by accident. 44% of all spinal cord injuries are caused by car accidents, making it the largest causation category. Other common causes of SCI are slip and fall accidents (22%) and sporting accidents (8%).

A spinal cord injury is the result of a brunt force acting upon the very sensitive nerve column in the back. The …

Bellevue Personal Injury Attorney

I am fortunate enough to have my main law office in Bellevue, and have been witness to the enormous growth the city has seen in recent years. Unfortunately, with such a large population, the number of car accidents has grown to over 2,000 per year. A large percentage of these accidents are caused by drunk or distracted drivers who crash into an innocent victim. My job is to help these innocent victims when the accident leads to an injury. As a Bellevue car accident attorney, I have seen a lot of these collisions lead to serious injuries that require expensive …

Bothell Personal Injury Attorney

Auto accidents are an unfortunate reality of daily life, even in a city as small as Bothell. With the amount of people commuting back and forth from Bothell to Seattle or Everett, car accidents inevitably happen. When a collision or crash is caused by the negligence of another driver, then it is important for the accident victim to get the money he or she needs to pay for the damages. Serious injuries can result as well, which can lead to very high medical bills. While the other driver’s insurance should pay for this, they will likely fight you on it, which is …

Burien Personal Injury Attorney

With the amount of traffic that flows in and out of Burien, it is no surprise that there are nearly 500 car accidents per year in the city. Because of the amount of distracted drivers on the road, even the best drivers may not be able to avoid being involved in an auto accident. These collisions can cause some serious damage, and can lead to injuries that need extensive medical treatment. As a Burien car accident attorney, it is my job to help the innocent people that become victims due to someone else’s negligence. Any insurance company that an accident …

Issaquah Personal Injury Attorney

As Issaquah continues to grow, the amount of car accidents that happen in the city continues to grow as well. With the amount of traffic that flows through Issaquah on I-90, it is important for people to understand that there are a lot of negligent drivers out there that choose to drive distracted. As an Issaquah injury attorney, I represent the victims of accidents caused by these negligent drivers to help them get the money they need to cover their damages. Medical bills can get very high in accident injuries, so it is critical that people get the information and …

Kent Personal Injury Attorney

Due to the location and large population of Kent, there is a heavy amount of traffic that flows through the city. Along with the high level of traffic are a substantial number of auto accidents as well. With the amount of technology now available that distracts drivers, it is important to be extra cautious on the road. As a Kent car accident lawyer, however, I have learned that sometimes there is nothing someone can do to avoid being hit by a negligent driver. As a Kent injury attorney, I represent the innocent drivers that are hurt due to someone else’s …

Kirkland Personal Injury Attorney

Thousands of people are affected by car accidents every year in Kirkland. A lot of traffic moves in and out of Kirkland every day, and amongst those on the road at any given time are a number of distracted or drunk drivers. Innocent drivers who do nothing wrong can sometimes fall victim to these negligent drivers, which can result in serious injury. To make things worse, the auto insurance claims process can be very difficult to navigate through when the injuries are serious. As a Kirkland injury attorney, I help those people get back on their feet and get the …

Lynnwood Personal Injury Attorney

Lynnwood is one of Seattle’s larger suburbs, and as a result, sees over 1,000 car accidents per year. With the traffic that I-5 and 99 send through the city, it is important to always be aware of potentially distracted or negligent drivers on the road. No matter how good of a driver someone is, there is always the potential that they can be hit by someone who is not paying attention, or is driving under the influence. The medical bills that result from injuries in these accidents can be substantial. If this happens to you, it is likely that you will …

Mercer Island Personal Injury Attorney

With I-90 running right through the heart of Mercer Island, there is a lot of traffic flow through the city of just over 22,000 residents. With the amount of distracted and negligent drivers out on the road, not even a city as small as Mercer Island is immune to car accidents. As an experienced Mercer Island injury attorney, I help out innocent accident victims that were injured due to someone else’s negligence. The medical bills that can arise due to these injuries are substantial, but are almost always fought by the other person’s insurance company. With an experienced Mercer Island …

Redmond Personal Injury Attorney

Redmond sees a lot of traffic for a suburb due to SR 202 and 908 running right through it, along with the end of 520. With more and more distractions for drivers in their cars, it is important to always be on the lookout for anybody who appears to be lacking attention on the road. There are a lot of car accidents in Redmond every year, and my job as a Redmond auto accident attorney is to help the innocent drivers that get hit due to someone else’s negligence. The victims of these crashes oftentimes have very high medical bills, but insurance …

Renton Auto Accident Attorneys

Renton has one of the highest numbers of car accidents per year in the Seattle metropolitan area. With I-5, I-405 and SR 167 running through the city, there is a very high traffic flow, but a lot of these accidents are caused by distracted and drunk drivers. There is not much that even the best driver can do to avoid people who make reckless decisions on the road, and unfortunately, these accidents can lead to very serious injuries. As a Renton injury attorney, I represent the victims of these accidents and work towards getting them the money they need to cover …

Sammamish Personal Injury Attorney

The city of Sammamish does not see as many car accidents as many other cities in the area, but there are still hundreds every year. As a Sammamish injury attorney, I help people that have been injured in accidents that were caused by someone else’s negligence. For the last ten years, I have been representing accident injury victims against insurance companies that try to lower and deny legitimate claims. If you have been injured in a Sammamish auto accident, I can give you a free initial consultation to help you determine the best course of action. As a …

Seattle Car Accident Attorneys

With a population of over 600,000 residents and a geography that is limited in area by surrounding water, Seattle is one of the most traffic congested cities in the United States. These factors help contribute to the thousands of car accidents that occur every year in the city. As a Seattle car accident lawyer, I have fought for over 10 years on the behalf of the innocent people that are injured in these accidents. During my time as a Seattle injury lawyer I have seen the medical bills for these accidents reach levels that can be unaffordable for many people, which …