PERSONAL INJURY IN
WASHINGTON
COMPENSATORY
LOSS
The
law permits recovery of all "general
damages" for loss which includes pain,
suffering, fright, shock, nervousness,
humiliation, embarrassment, anxiety, and loss of
services to your spouse. These are all
presumed damages which may result due to your
injury from the accident but must be
proven. It is advisable to keep a daily
diary of your physical, mental, and emotional
state to substantiate these losses.
"Special damages" may be recovered for
loss which includes your expenses, medical costs
and wage loss from work which resulted from the
accident.
EVALUATION
OF YOUR CLAIM
Attorneys
have special methods useful in evaluating
personal injury claims. An attorney will
investigate your injury, interview witnesses, and
negotiate with the insurance company to obtain
fair compensation for your total. loss. The
ultimate goal is to ease the pain and suffering
that resulted from your accident by monetary
compensation.
LEGAL
REFERRAL
If
you desire legal advice, please feel free to
contact the law firm of HOLM, MOGREN, GLESSNER
& ROTI, P.S. We can give counsel on the
value of your injury and whether or not it is
advantageous to be represented by an
attorney. Remember, an insurance adjuster
may try to talk to your about your claim and may
encourage you to accept the insurance company's
settlement offer. Don't be afraid to refuse
the insurance settlement offer if you desire
legal counsel. MOST IMPORTANT, NEVER SIGN
ANY INSURANCE RELEASE FORMS WITHOUT FIRST
CHECKING WITH AN ATTORNEY.
LEGAL
FEES
Most
law offices take personal injury cases on a
contingency fee basis or a minimal retainer
fee. The retainer fee is subtracted from
the contingency fee due the attorney when the
case is settled or won through a trial. These fee
arrangements permit you to be represented by an
attorney with minimal or no legal fee owing,
other than costs, until you receive an
award. If reasonable compensation for your
injuries cannot be obtained through settlement
negotiations, your attorney, after your
authorization, may file a lawsuit.
Our firm consist of three lawyers,
Peter W. Mogren, Ronald E. Glessner, and Ruth
A. Roti. Our emphasis is in family law,
wills and probate, and personal injury.
Please click on the topics above for details
about these areas of practice, including
divorce, legal separation, property division,
child support, spousal maintenance, parenting
plans, modifications, paternity, adoption,
wills, Community Property Agreements, Durable
Power of Attorney, and probate.
Our firm is conveniently located in
Renton, King County, Washington, just off the
freeway at the intersection of I-405 and
I-167. Our attorneys represent clients
throughout the State of Washington, including
the communities of Renton, Kent, Tukwila,
Seattle, Bellevue, Auburn, Maple Valley,
Federal Way, Des Moines, Burien, SeaTac,
Enumclaw and most of south King County.
The free information contained in
these pages is not
intended to be legal advice, and does not
create an attorney-client relationship. You
should always consult with an attorney before
taking any action.
