As the number of cars and people increase invariably on Washington streets or highways from Tacoma to Seattle each year, more and more motorists are forced to pay the price. Life-threatening accidents are becoming increasingly destructive - financially, physically, and emotionally. If you've been a victim of a car accident, the guidance of an experienced attorney can help.
If you or a friend or family member has been hurt in a car accident of any level of intensity in Washington, time could run out before justice is served. You should immediately contact a knowledgeable Washington car accident lawyer who will guide you through the complex legal system to ensure that you get the answers that you rightfully deserve.
A legal victory can be one of the few ways to level that growing mountain of medical expenses and ensure your family's future security. Don't let varying statute of limitation laws (legal time restrictions) obstruct or dismiss your case before you get the answers that you need. Call an experienced, knowledgeable Washington car accident lawyer as soon as possible. Don't let your rightful compensation slip away.
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The Pearson Law Firm
Handling cases in Seattle and surrounding areas
You are entitled to a skilled accident attorney who will walk you through each step of the complex legal system to ensure that you get the answers that you rightfully deserve. Washington, the only state in the Union named for a president, is world renowned for its music, its coffee, and its dedication to the environment. The Evergreen State rose from the last bastion of the Wild West to become the leader in aviation and software technology, and the Grunge movement with such bands as Nirvana, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, and Pearl Jam took hold in the late 1980s and early 1990s soon swept the country and changed the world forever.
There are also a number of unique transportation features in Washington. Four of the five longest floating bridges are in Washington: the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge, Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge and Homer M. Hadley Bridge over Lake Washington, and the Hood Canal Bridge that connects the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas. Washington also has the third largest ferry system in the world, and important national interstates such as Interstate 5, Interstate 405, U.S. Highway 2, U.S. Highway 97 and 101 all run through the state. The largest airport in the Puget Sound region, for both passenger and cargo traffic, is the Seattle-Tacoma International airport.
Many sports teams excite Washingtonians with their exploits. The Supersonics and Mariners make their home in Seattle, and most recently the Seattle Seahawks were crowned the champions of the National Football Conference of the NFL before losing in Super Bowl XL to the Pittsburg Steelers.
The 5.9 million people who call Washington home have known for decades that their roads are woefully inadequate to handle the volume of traffic throughout the state to the ports and international border that provide commerce and revenue. Combined with some of the most extreme weather conditions in the continental United States, it is no wonder that 563 people were killed on the roads in 2004. Although most of these accidents occurred in passenger cars and light trucks, Washington, with 57 large truck fatalities, has one of the highest rates of death due to semis or big rigs.
Furthermore, Washington State relies on many maritime activities for trade, transportation, and recreation, and between 199 and 2003 there were 599 boating accidents which killed 129 Washingtonians. There are over 265,000 registered boats in Washington, which is 16th in America, and experts believe that the number of boating accidents will rise in the future.
Boats, cars, trucks, and SUVs, combined with almost year round inclement weather can make traveling along the famous roads and bridges in Washington more dangerous then they should be. Dangerous and reckless drivers increase the hazards exponentially. It often takes the dedication and experience of knowledgeable legal professionals to handle even simple car accident cases, but you can find one here that is ready to fight for you and get you the justice you deserve. Contact one today.
A statute of limitations is a law setting deadlines for filing lawsuits within a certain time after events occur that usually varies from state to state. Usually, after this window of opportunity elapses, the plaintiff loses the right to file a claim. Once the tardy claim is disallowed by the statute of limitations, there is no chance of reintroducing it. Statutes of limitations were introduced in order to ward off such issues as inexhaustible lawsuits and lost evidence.
Statutes of limitations time restraint in the state of Washington in accordance with Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 4.16.005 et. seq.:
PERSONAL INJURY
Washington requires the plaintiff to file the claim within three years of the injury date. This time limit includes claims for personal injuries caused by matters such as products liability.
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
Actions against healthcare professionals in Washington must be filed within three years of the injury and never more than eight.
WRONGFUL DEATH
In practically all cases in Washington, a wrongful death suit must be filed within three years of death.
SPECIAL RULES FOR MINORS AND OTHER ISSUES
Except in those specific cases regarding medical malpractice or wrongful death, the cut-off point in Washington closes on the minor s 18th birthday.
The advice provided by this section of the site has been prepared for informational purposes only and should not be taken as legal opinion on any specific instance. This information does not equate with legal counseling and is subject to modification without warning.
If you've been forced to endure the difficult effects of an accident on Washington streets and roadways or in state lakes or rivers, you need to demand the right to be rewarded for your traumatic experience. Don't let varying statute of limitation laws cripple or ruin your case before you get the answers that you need. Call an experienced, knowledgeable accident lawyer as soon as possible. Don't let the opportunity for justice slip away.
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