Seattle Personal Injury Lawyers
Seattle Washington Accident Attorneys
Call Kenneth Selander, Jr. of Selander O'Brien PLLC toll free at 866-681-0002
Have you or someone you love been injured due to the negligence or harmful act of another? Use your time and energy to recover your health and get well, while experienced Seattle personal injury lawyer Kenneth Selander, Jr. of Selander O'Brien, PLLC handles the paperwork and fights the insurance company to get you the compensation you deserve!
Your injuries may be minor muscle strains or significant injuries resulting in traumatic brain injury, amputation and loss of limb or even death. Your claim and your health are important, and you should feel confident in your selection of an attorney. Our experience and knowledge of personal injury claims will serve your interests if you have suffered injury resulting from any of the following:
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Automobile Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Boating & Personal Watercraft Accidents
- Traumatic Brain & Closed Head Injury
- Amputation & Loss of Limb
- Burn Injuries
- Construction Site Accidents & Injuries
- Wrongful Death
Accident attorney Kenneth Selander, Jr. only represents people and individuals like you, not insurance companies or big corporations. He and his firm fight insurance company abuse, and provide you with a voice and an advocate to successfully resolve your personal injury claim. All efforts are made to (1) maximize your claim value; (2) recover all of your losses; and (3) respond to your calls and questions promptly, personally and professionally.
Keep in mind that you have important legal rights to protect, and that there are time limits for pursuing different kinds of personal injury cases. At the very least, you should consult with an attorney to discuss your case and have your questions answered. All calls and inquires will be responded to quickly, professionally and personally. Call 866-681-0002 toll free today and ask for Ken to set up a free consultation for an analysis of your case!
Personal injury claims are legal disputes that arise when an individual suffers harm from an accident or injury usually caused by the negligence or carelessness of another individual or party. A personal injury case can become formalized through civil court proceedings, or may be resolved through an informal settlement or mediation before a lawsuit is filed.
Unlike criminal cases, which are initiated by the government, a formal personal injury case typically starts when a private individual (plaintiff) files a civil complaint against another individual, business, corporation, or government agency (defendant), alleging that their negligent or careless actions caused the plaintiff to sustain injury or harm.
Most personal injury claims are resolved through settlements between those involved in the dispute, their insurers, and attorneys representing both sides. In cases which cannot be resolved through negotiations, they may then be resolved by arbitration, mediation or trial.
What financial compensation might I be entitled to in a personal injury claim?
Personal Injury victims are entitled to recover monetary damages for all losses and expenses they incur as a result of an accident. These losses and damages may include the following:
- Medical bills
- Lost Wages and Benefits (vacation or sick leave)
- Pain & Suffering
- Physical Disability
- Disfigurement
- Permanent Scars
- Mental Anguish
- Loss of Enjoyment of Life
- Loss of Love & Affection (consortium)
- Mental Disability
- Property Damage
What is negligence in regard to personal injury?
Negligence is any conduct that falls below the standards of behavior established by law for the protection of others against unreasonable risk of harm. A person has acted negligently if he or she has departed from the conduct expected of a reasonably prudent person acting under similar circumstances. Negligence is also the name of a cause of action in the law of torts (a tort is a private or civil wrong or injury). To establish negligence, an injured party, or plaintiff, must prove that the defendant had a duty to the plaintiff, that the defendant breached that duty by failing to conform to the required standard of conduct, that the defendant's negligent conduct was the cause of the harm to the plaintiff, and that the plaintiff was, in fact, harmed or damaged.
How do I prove negligence?
The burden of proof in a tort case, as in most civil law cases, is lower than the proof required in criminal law cases. In a criminal case, the state must prove a person's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. To win a personal injury lawsuit based on tort law, the plaintiff need only prove that his or her injury was "more likely than not" caused by the defendant's negligent actions. This standard of proof is also called "the preponderance of the evidence."
How do I know if I need an attorney?
If you have been seriously injured or are unsure as to the outcome of your injury, an experienced personal injury attorney should always be consulted as soon as possible before you give any statements or sign any papers of any kind. Ken offers a free consultation, with no obligation; therefore, you have nothing to lose by consulting with him before you accept the insurance company offer. There is a statute of limitations that requires you to file suit within a specific period of time, depending upon the circumstances of your case; otherwise you will be prohibited from obtaining any compensation for your injuries.
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