A motor vehicle accident can happen in seconds and leave consequences that last a lifetime. Medical bills pile up, paychecks stop coming, and the insurance company that is supposed to help you suddenly becomes an obstacle. What feels like a straightforward situation quickly becomes complicated, and the decisions you make in the days immediately following an accident can have a significant impact on your ability to recover fair compensation.
We represent motor vehicle accident victims throughout Washington State, fighting to make sure insurance companies pay what they owe and negligent drivers are held fully accountable.
Motor vehicle accidents take many forms, and we handle them all, including:
Rear-end collisions
Head-on collisions
Side-impact and T-bone accidents
Intersection accidents
Highway and freeway accidents
Hit and run accidents
Multi-vehicle pileups
Accidents caused by defective vehicle parts or road hazards
The majority of car accidents are preventable and result from driver negligence. Common causes include:
Distracted driving, including texting and phone use
Speeding and aggressive driving
Drunk or impaired driving
Running red lights and stop signs
Fatigued driving
Failure to yield
Improper lane changes and unsafe merging
Poor road conditions and inadequate signage
Even accidents that appear minor can produce injuries that linger for months or years. More serious collisions can result in life-altering consequences. Common injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents include:
Traumatic brain injuries
Spinal cord damage and paralysis
Broken bones and fractures
Whiplash and soft tissue injuries
Internal organ damage
Lacerations and scarring
Wrongful death
The financial toll of a serious car accident can be equally devastating. Medical treatment, physical therapy, vehicle repairs, and lost income accumulate quickly. We fight to recover compensation for every dimension of that loss.
Insurance companies are for-profit businesses, and their goal after an accident is to pay out as little as possible. Common tactics they use against injury victims include:
Contacting you quickly after the accident to obtain a recorded statement
Offering a fast, lowball settlement before the full extent of your injuries is known
Disputing the severity of your injuries or questioning whether they were caused by the accident
Delaying your claim in hopes that financial pressure will force you to accept less
Using your own words against you to reduce or deny your claim
Do not speak with the other driver's insurance company before consulting an attorney. Once you retain us, we handle all communication with insurers on your behalf.
You may have a claim if someone owed you a duty of care, breached that duty, caused an accident, and left you with damages as a result. If those elements are present, you may be entitled to monetary compensation.
After an accident, the other party's insurance company will typically offer far less than you deserve. If a fair settlement cannot be reached, your attorney can file a lawsuit. This often prompts better offers in pretrial negotiations, and if not, we are fully prepared to take your case to court.
In Washington State, you have three years from the date of your accident to file a personal injury lawsuit.
There is no single formula. Factors include past and current medical bills, future medical needs, lost wages, and diminished earning potential. Our attorneys will give you a clear, honest assessment of what your claim may be worth.
No. Insurance representatives are trained to minimize payouts, including by getting you to inadvertently admit fault. Contact an attorney before speaking with any insurer.
When you hire Le & Kittleson, you're backed by a legal team with deep roots in Washington personal injury law. Our attorneys bring decades of combined courtroom and negotiation experience across traumatic brain injury, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, and insurance bad faith. Fighting hard to get you the results you deserve.
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