Personal Injury Lawyers in Tacoma

Why Choose Strong Law Firm

Our Personal Injury Law Firm in Tacoma Provides Caring Representation for Injured Individuals

After an accident, it can be overwhelming to have to deal with the thought of a lawsuit. When you call our Tacoma personal injury lawyers, you no longer must worry. We will take the burden off you by handling all investigations and legal hurdles involved with your case so you can focus on your recovery. We will deal with insurance companies and their attorneys, who want to get you to accept the lowest settlement possible, so you will not have to.

Strong Law Firm is proud of our record of accomplishment. We win 98% of our personal injury cases. Our experienced team of Tacoma personal injury lawyers knows what it takes to build a compelling case and maximize your compensation. Founding attorney Jed Strong’s unique background in the insurance industry gives our firm insider knowledge of the strategies used by insurance companies to minimize claims and reduce their payouts. Jed took the expertise he gained in the insurance sector and opened Strong Law Firm to fight back against unfair insurance practices that withhold compensation from those who need it most.

Many personal injury attorneys shy away from the stress and uncertainty of a lawsuit, even if it means their client is left with less compensation than they might win in court. At Strong Law Firm, we never back away from taking a case to trial if that is what is necessary to win fair compensation for a client. Our team of personal injury attorneys are not just skilled negotiators but also experienced trial attorneys who know how to win in court.

When you need a personal injury lawyer in Tacoma, there is only one way to know that a lawyer has the skill you need for a successful case — their track record. At Strong Law Firm, we have a 98% success rate and a long list of former clients who express their gratitude for our representation through client testimonials left online. Our client reviews and case results show the positive outcomes clients receive when they choose the representation of a Tacoma personal injury lawyer from Strong Law Firm.

How Our Personal Injury Lawyers in Tacoma Work for You

Personal injury law in Washington State is complicated, and making mistakes can be costly or even cause your claim to be denied, so it makes sense to get help from a knowledgeable personal injury attorney and not try to go it on your own. We know the law, courts, and system, and how insurance companies operate. We will get to work immediately while the evidence is fresh, and witnesses can be located.

We can help by:

• Listening to your version of what happened to determine how the accident occurred and who was responsible.
• Making sure you get the right medical care, and your injuries are documented.
• Investigating the accident scene and gathering evidence, such as surveillance videos, and police and medical reports.
• Interviewing eyewitnesses and first responders.
• Filing all paperwork in accordance with Washington deadlines and court requirements.
• Hiring experts to reconstruct the crash scene and provide testimony.
• Determining what your case may be worth.
• Negotiating with insurance companies and their attorneys for a fair settlement.
• Taking your case to trial and advocating for you in front of a jury if necessary.

At Strong Law, you can count on our Tacoma legal team to be there for you, answering your questions and keeping you informed throughout the entire process.

Cases Our Tacoma Personal Injury Attorneys Handle

Personal injury law covers many situations that lead to accidents and injuries. When you choose a personal injury law firm, you need to know that your attorney has experience handling the type of claim you are pursuing. For example, a car accident and a medical mistake involve vastly different circumstances, which means your lawyer needs in-depth subject-matter expertise and experience building a case in that area of law.

Strong Law Firm fights for the rights of injured individuals in Tacoma and the surrounding areas. When an accident leaves you and your family struggling financially, we will pair you with a personal injury attorney in Tacoma who has experience in personal injury law related to your injury.

The Tacoma personal injury attorneys at Strong Law Firm handle all types of personal injury cases, including:

• Brain injuries
• Car and truck accidents
• Motorcycle collisions
• Pedestrian accidents
• Catastrophic injuries
• Dog bites and dog attacks
• Slip-and-falls
• Medical malpractice
• Wrongful death.

When you file a lawsuit for personal injury, we will help you collect financial compensation from all parties who have caused you harm. We fight for your rights by proving negligence, maximizing compensation, negotiating with the insurance company, and taking your case to court when settlement is not an option.

Do not delay. It is important to call us as soon as possible so we have time to research and develop your case. If someone was negligent, you have rights, and our personal injury law firm in Tacoma is here to protect those rights and fight for justice and the settlement you deserve.

A personal injury attorney in Tacoma can help you understand your compensation options. Call Strong Law today at 206-741-1053 for your free and confidential consultation.

Damages Our Personal Injury Attorney Can Win for You

How We Maximize Your Personal Injury Compensation

Compensation in a personal injury case is always awarded for specific reasons. An experienced lawyer can consider all ways in which an accident has impacted your life to build a case for maximum compensation. The more experience your lawyer has, the more likely they are to know how to increase your compensation value by building a strong argument for damages.

The personal injury lawyers at Strong Law Firm have a track record of securing compensation that reaches six and seven figures. In a successful case in Washington state, our attorneys can win a settlement that covers both economic and non-economic damages.

Economic Damages

Economic damages are compensation for your expenses that have an actual dollar value. Personal injury compensation typically rests largely on the economic damages amount established by your attorney. Some of the most common examples of economic damages included in personal injury compensation include:

• Medical and rehabilitative bills.
• Lost wages and earnings from being unable to work and lost business opportunities.
• Property damage.
• Burial costs.
• Costs of substitute domestic services.

Depending on the circumstances, economic damages can be gained for significant amounts, especially when future costs and losses are considered. Economic damages for injuries resulting in disability or the inability to return to work can compensate a family for items like future medical costs, the cost of lifetime care, or the injured person’s anticipated lifetime earnings.

Non-Economic Damages

Non-economic damages are awarded for damages that do not have a specific monetary value. Instead of reimbursing you for a financial cost or loss, these are intended as compensation to help offset the ways in which an injury has negatively impacted mental and emotional health and overall quality of life. Non-economic damages can be harder to prove, but when they are awarded, they can be for substantial amounts.

Some of the most common items claimed as non-economic damages in personal injury cases include:

• Pain and suffering
• Loss of companionship or consortium
• Disability or disfigurement
• Mental or emotional distress
• Injury to reputation and humiliation
• Destruction of the parent-child relationship.

It is always difficult to know in advance how much your personal injury case is worth. Even if you have an idea of the financial impact of the accident, personal injury clients are often surprised by how a lawyer can maximize compensation. This is particularly true when it comes to non-economic damages. The suffering that has accompanied an accident may mean that an experienced personal injury attorney in Tacoma is able to argue for a much larger compensation value than you may have expected based on economic damages alone.

Amounts of Damage Awards in a Personal Injury Case

The number of damages awarded for personal injury can vary greatly, from thousands to millions of dollars, depending on the specific factors of your individual case. Consideration is made for:

• The circumstances of the accident and the degree of fault of the negligent parties.
• The amount of property damage and the costs you incur.
• The severity and permanence of your injuries.
• Whether you will need continuing care.
• Whether you can return to work in the future.
• The availability of insurance and assets of the defendants.
• The individual judge and jury involved.
• How well your attorney can negotiate a settlement or litigate your case.

According to Washington statute RCW 4.56.260, there are limits to noneconomic damages awards. Limits are set by multiplying 0.43 by the average annual wage and by the life expectancy of the person incurring noneconomic damages. However, this figure for life expectancy shall not be less than fifteen years, and juries are not to be informed of the limitation.

When you contact us, our Strong Law attorneys can provide an estimate of what your case should be worth. No matter what the situation, we know how to build strong cases that consider all of your expenses and damages, such as lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering.

Our Personal Injury Lawyers Must Prove Negligence

Compensation Depends on Proving Negligence

To win your case, our personal injury lawyers must prove that the other party, the defendant in the case, was negligent or at fault for causing the injuries you received. The other party can only be held responsible for the costs of your injury if your lawyer can prove they acted negligently.

Proving negligence legally means showing the following elements:

• Duty: The defendant owed you a duty of care not to cause harm.
• Breach: The defendant breached this duty by actions or failure to act.
• Cause: The defendant’s breach caused your injuries.
• Damage: You suffered damages as a result.

Everyone has a duty of care to act responsibly to avoid harming others. Examples of breaching duty and causing harm include:

• A drunk driver ran a red light and crashed into your car.
• A surgeon amputated the wrong limb.
• Your car’s airbags were defective and sent metal through your body.

Regardless of the cause, we will strive to find all liable parties and hold them responsible.

Common Questions Clients Ask Our Personal Injury Lawyers in Tacoma

Suffering from a severe personal injury can leave you with many questions. Here are answers to some frequent questions we have heard at Strong Law.

What does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer in Tacoma?

Our Tacoma personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, so we typically charge no fees until you are awarded damages, and then the fees then will come from your damage award. You have enough to worry about financially in the aftermath of your accident, so attorney fees, a percentage of the settlement, will not be added to that list.

What if I am partially to blame for the accident?

According to statute RCW 4.22.005, if you are partially to blame for the accident, your award would be reduced by the proportion of fault you bear. However, our Tacoma personal injury attorneys can still help you collect compensation that is in proportion to the defendant’s degree of fault. For example, if your case is worth $100,000 and you are 10 percent at fault, the award you receive could be $90,000.

Is there a time limit for filing a case?

Washington has a statute of limitations, a deadline within which you must file your lawsuit in the state’s civil court system, or you may be permanently barred from recovering any compensation for your injuries. Washington’s statute of limitations is generally three years from the date of your accident or injury.

Who can be held liable in a personal injury claim?

Anyone who is at fault or negligent for causing your injury can be held liable, depending on the circumstances involved. In some cases, there may be multiple parties who can be named as defendants in a personal injury claim. For example, in a trucking accident, the commercial truck driver who caused an accident and the trucking company they work for might be to blame, or a manufacturer if the truck or its parts were defective and caused the crash. We want to find all responsible parties, as they all may have insurance and assets.

What if a death occurs from the injury?

If the injury results in death, we can file a suit for wrongful death. Wrongful death cases can be thought of as personal injury cases where family members or the personal representative of the deceased bring a claim for their loved one who can no longer bring it themselves.

You can receive answers to specific questions about your injury by arranging a free consultation with the experienced personal injury lawyers at Strong Law Firm.

Client Testimonial

”The team is awesome! Katrina was so helpful and there for me during the whole process. They never left me in the dark and were always open and honest about the process and likely outcome. I was so stressed going into this my whole life had changed because of what happened and I really appreciate strong law being there with me through the stress and getting an amazing win. :)” – Moe Poe (Google Review)