
INTENSIVE INVESTIGATION AND AGGRESSIVE LITIGATION MAKE WRONGS RIGHT
Throughout the United States, passenger cars must share the road with semi-trucks hauling heavy cargo. When tractor-trailers, logging trucks or cement mixers cause accidents, the likelihood of serious injury or death increases greatly. The Tacoma lawyers at Rush, Hannula, Harkins & Kyler PLLC have extensive experience representing people who have suffered losses in accidents involving large commercial trucks. When serious injuries result, we do everything possible to obtain the maximum level of compensation to meet our clients’ lifelong needs.
DISCOVERING THE CAUSE OF YOUR TRUCK ACCIDENT AND ASSIGNING LIABILITY
No matter how great your injuries, you cannot recover compensation unless you can prove someone other than yourself was responsible for the accident. In commercial truck accidents, responsibility could lie with a number of parties:
- Driver
- Trucking company
- Loading company
- Vehicle or parts manufacturer
- Truck maintenance company
- Driver who interfered with the truck’s right of way
Common factors pointing to driver negligence include fatigue, reckless driving, excessive speed, distracted driving, and drug or alcohol abuse. However, the driver may not be the only one to blame for poor operation. The company may have been negligent in many ways:
- Hiring an unqualified driver
- Forcing or allowing a driver to work excessive hours
- Failing to properly maintain the vehicle
These failures may involve violations of state and federal trucking regulations.
In some cases the driver may have acted appropriately, but the tractor, trailer, brakes or other component parts may have been defectively designed, manufactured or installed. In these circumstances, the product manufacturer or designer may be liable.
EARLY, DECISIVE STEPS PRESERVE EVIDENCE AND ADVANCE YOUR CASE
When an experienced team of attorneys and their experts promptly investigate the scene of the accident, inspect the truck and interview witnesses, they are more likely to be able to preserve the evidence necessary to prove fault. Trucking companies may only keep relevant records, such as driving logs, for a few months, so your delay in seeking that information could result in a loss of crucial evidence. The seasoned accident attorneys at Rush, Hannula, Harkins & Kyler PLLC can build your case quickly and efficiently, and since we advance all costs of your litigation, you don’t have to pay out of pocket for investigators and accident reconstruction experts.
Contact our Tacoma truck accident attorneys and let us start working toward your recovery
If you or someone you know has suffered from an accident involving a commercial truck, contact Rush, Hannula, Harkins & Kyler PLLC at 253-383-5388 or contact our office online. Your initial consultation is free, and you only pay for our services if you receive monetary compensation.
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At Rush, Hannula, Harkins & Kyler PLLC we have the skill and experience to take on a wide range of personal injury cases throughout Washington state. From motor vehicle accidents to workplace injuries – our reputation and success rates keep opposing counsel on edge.

Frequently Asked Questions
We have answers to some of the most common Washington personal injury questions. These are resources for injury victims.
Do I need a lawyer to file a personal injury lawsuit?
It is not necessary to retain a lawyer to file your personal injury lawsuit. You should base your decision to involve an attorney on a reasonable assessment of the pros and cons. Rush, Hannula, Harkins & Kyler PLLC is a highly reputable personal injury law firm that has served Washington since 1959. We deliver value to our clients that far outweighs the fees we collect. But before you retain any attorney, you have to be satisfied that the benefits exceed the costs. We offer these points for your consideration.
What is the statute of limitations in Washington for personal injury?
A statute of limitations is state law; throughout the country, different states set different time limits for identical causes of action. Within each state, different causes of action have different time limits. In Washington, for personal injury lawsuits, the statute of limitations is three years.
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost?
The great advantage of filing a personal injury lawsuit is that most attorneys operate on a contingency fee basis. That means that rather than charging upfront legal fees or an hourly rate, the attorney works without compensation until the case resolves through a jury verdict or settlement. At that time, the attorney takes a percentage of the award. The contingency fee arrangement helps plaintiffs who could not otherwise afford the costs of civil litigation to pursue just compensation without worrying about expenses. It also means that your ability to retain an excellent lawyer does not depend on your ability to pay, but rather on the attorney’s assessment of the strength of your case, or the importance of delivering justice to someone in your particular circumstances.
How do I file a personal injury lawsuit in Washington state?
At Rush, Hannula, Harkins & Kyler PLLC, we want our clients to have an accurate picture of what a personal injury lawsuit entails. The process is rarely quick and easy; defense counsel and insurance companies often employ delay tactics to wear a plaintiff down. We offer this page as a primer for anyone who has a cause of action and is considering a personal injury lawsuit.
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