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Tacoma Car Accident Attorneys

You Can Recover Compensation If You’re Injured In A Tacoma Auto Accident

No driver wants to have a car accident, yet these costly and stressful experiences make up the majority of personal injury claims in the United States. Since 1959, the personal injury attorneys of Rush, Hannula, Harkins & Kyler PLLC have fought for the rights of motorists and passengers injured in motor vehicle accidents throughout Washington.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, there are several issues that may prove essential to your claim for compensation. Our legal team has vast experience litigating auto accidents and managing related issues, such as:

 

How Is Liability Established In A Car Accident?

Liability refers to the blame for an accident and the responsibility to pay the injured party an amount that compensates for the harm. Police, insurance adjusters, and accident reconstruction experts examine the scene of the accident, the wreckage, the injuries, and other physical and testimonial evidence to determine the party or parties who are responsible.

In a car accident case, Washington law recognizes comparative fault, so if the injured party was in any way to blame for the accident, any compensation is reduced in proportion to that degree of fault. If the court decides that an injured driver sustained $100,000 in damages, but was 20 percent at fault, the injured driver can only collect $80,000 from the defendant.

 

Driver Negligence and Impairment Are Prime Causes of Car Accidents in Tacoma

Drivers must use reasonable care to avoid collisions; failure to do so means the driver acted negligently. Drivers who operate their cars in an unsafe manner, with a willful and wanton disregard for safety, are said to be reckless. Whether a driver is negligent or reckless, they are liable if they cause a traffic accident.

Driver impairment affects judgment and performance. The most common impairment is driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol, which is a criminal offense. DUI may involve prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs or illegal drugs. Drunk driving accidents also result in criminal charges, especially when there has been property damage, injury or loss of life.

 

How Defective Auto Parts and Unsafe Roads Cause Accidents

Sometimes a defective car part triggers a car crash. A person who is injured because of defective steering, brakes, tires or other equipment can sue the manufacturer or supplier under the theory of strict liability.

Improperly designed or maintained roads and traffic control signals can also lead to accidents. Rush, Hannula, Harkins & Kyler PLLC, are Tacoma car accident lawyers with years of experience handling cases against governmental entities for improper highway design and maintenance. If you need legal advice or would like us to help you get fair compensation, start your car accident claim by getting a free consultation with one of our personal injury lawyers.

 

Fueled by Getting You the Compensation You Deserve

There are many types of damages that may be awarded, including compensation for the following:

  • Current and future lost income
  • Current and future medical bills
  • Pain and suffering
  • Spine Injuries
  • Brain Injuries
  • Disfigurement and other serious injuries
  • Emotional distress
  • Loss of opportunity to enjoy life
  • Wrongful death

Our knowledgeable attorneys can help you understand your rights and explain the losses that are compensable, then help you fight for a favorable outcome. The right legal representation can help you navigate the complex legal system, insurance claims, medical expenses, and set your personal injury lawsuit up for success.

 

60 Years of Being a Different Kind of Law Firm

For more than six decades, RHHK has been guided by one singular focus: pursuing justice. And we’re not only justice-minded—we’re compassionate. Car accident victims come to us having suffered a profound loss. It’s our privilege and our duty to seek justice—and compensation—for them.

Contact an established, resourceful Tacoma lawyer for your auto accident case. Rush, Hannula, Harkins & Kyler PLLC has vast experience managing wrongful death and personal injury cases arising from car accidents in Washington State. For a free consultation, call us at 253-364-4966 or contact our Tacoma office online. You pay nothing unless you obtain compensation for your losses.

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Client was involved in a rear end car accident and a herniated neck injury that required multiple surgeries. After settling with the insurance company for the responsible driver she recovered her $500,000 UIM benefit from her own insurance company.
$748,000
Client was involved in a rear end car accident on the freeway resulting in multiple injuries to client’s shoulder, neck, and wrist requiring multiple surgeries.
$600,000
As the result of a head on car accident, client suffered neck injury and underwent surgery.
$525,000
Client was involved in a rear end car accident on the freeway. He sustained a traumatic brain injury that significantly interfered with his ability to be employed.
$437,952
Client was involved in a car accident on the freeway which forced her vehicle off the road and into the shoulder. She suffered a closed head injury.
$300,000
Client was involved in a car accident where she was struck from the rear by a large van. Client suffered a neck injury which required surgery.
$275,000
Client involved in a car accident where another driver failed to yield the right of way and pulled in front of him at an intersection. Client suffered injuries to his neck and back.
$150,000
Client was involved in a rear end car accident resulting in a shoulder injury. Obtained insurance policy limits from all insurance carriers.
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