WA personal injury case & accident info
Washington has three national parks, 1,462 National Register of Historic Places, 17 National Natural Landmarks, 186 state parks, and 24 National Natural Landmarks. This state is prime for the outdoorsy among us, which means they are used to tourists, and they are also used to negligence cases, car accidents and personal injury suits.
Maybe it was you who was hurt; perhaps it was a relative or friend. Whatever happens during your Washington journeys, if you need assistance for your personal injury case, Enjuris can offer guidance.
Washington personal injury law: the basics
Washington statutes online
This is where you’ll find the Revised Code of Washington. The website has details about how long you have to bring a case, monetary limits on personal injury cases (which are also known as damage caps), and other important information.
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Washington’s car accident statutes of limitation
In Washington, you have three years to bring both a personal injury and a property damage claim. That means you have three years to file your paperwork with the court, not that your case has to be completed in that time frame.
Washington’s Statute of Limitations
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Accidents & injuries in Washington
Car accidents
View all articles- What to Do after a Washington Car Accident
- Guide to Bicycle Accidents in Washington
- How to Handle a Train Accident Claim in Washington
- Washington Aviation Accidents, Plane Crashes & Personal Injury Lawsuits
- Washington Boat Laws & Personal Injury Claims
- Washington Bus Accident Injury Claims
- Washington Car Insurance Laws & Requirements
- Washington Distracted Driving Accidents & Cell Phone Laws
- Washington DUI Laws, Penalties & Drunk Driving Injury Lawsuits
- Washington Hit-and-Run Laws & Penalties
- Washington Pedestrian Accidents & Personal Injury Claims
Medical malpractice
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Other vehicle accidents
View all articles- Guide to Bicycle Accidents in Washington
- Motorcycle Accidents & Personal Injury Lawsuits
- Pedestrian Accidents & Personal Injury Claims
- A Guide to Truck Accidents & Claims
- Bus Accident Injury Claims
- Boat Laws & Personal Injury Claims
- How to Handle a Train Accident Claim
- Aviation Accidents, Plane Crashes & Personal Injury Lawsuits
Premises liability
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Accident worksheets
Your First Meeting with an Attorney
A worksheet to prepare for your first meeting with a personal injury attorney – what to bring, what they'll ask
Download in PDF format
Documents & Evidence Checklist
Checklist of 30 items to help you prepare for making a personal injury or accident claim
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Personal Injury Attorney Interview Sheet
Worksheet with questions to ask a personal injury attorney to help determine if he or she will be a good fit for your case
Download in PDF format
Damages/Expenses Worksheet
Damages worksheet to track expenses for your injury claim (medical treatment, property damage, lost wages, prescriptions)
Download in PDF format
Post-Accident Journal Form
Sample accident journal/diary to help you document the effect on your daily life
Download in PDF format
Accident Report Form
Sample post-accident report form to keep in your glove box - fill out at the scene or as soon as you can after a car accident
Download in PDF format
Hiring a lawyer in Washington
The first meeting with a personal injury attorney is normally free of charge. (Note that other legal specialties, such as domestic relations law or family law, are different.) After that, lawyers work on a contingency basis, which means that they will receive a third of the eventual reward, plus whatever office expenses they incur along the way.
If your case proceeds to trial, that percentage could rise to 40% of the eventual reward or judgment. These numbers aren’t determined by law, so don’t be surprised if your lawyer suggests something else.
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Examples of personal injury cases and accidents
Personal injury cases (also known as a tort lawsuit) come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Auto accidents, medical malpractice and premises liability (slip/fall) are a few examples of the most common types of personal injury cases, but there are many more. In fact, torts are among the most common legal actions in the United States. Read more
Read our complete guide to finding the right injury attorney for your case. Read insights from Enjuris attorneys and lawyers across the USA on when and why you need to hire a car accident attorney. Learn more
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Law libraries in Washington
There are many issues you can solve without the help of an attorney. If you don’t know where to start, a law librarian can help you. They are usually legally trained, and they can help you both with texts or online research engines like LexisNexis or Westlaw.
- University of Washington School of Law Gallagher Law Library
- Seattle University School of Law Library
- Gonzaga University School of Law Library
- Columbia Basin College Benton Franklin County Law Library
- Kitsap County Law Library
- Pierce County Law Library
- Snohomish County Law Library
- Spokane County Law Library
- Whatcom County Law Library
- Washington State Law Library
- Washington State Bar Association
- Washington Law Libraries: Additional Locations