Washington Personal Injury Lawyers

Our lawyers deal with insurance companies to recover our clients' losses from personal injury, car accident, and wrongful death claims.

The attorneys at Brett Murphy have represented clients in numerous multimillion dollar personal injury and wrongful death claims since 1972. Brett Murphy personal injury lawyers consistently receive numerous awards including the highest rating for ability and ethics (AV) from the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory of over one million attorneys and law firms in 160 countries.

Attorney Dean Brett has consistently been recognized as a Super Lawyer by Washington Law and Politics Magazine, and has served as President of the Whatcom County Bar Association. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, an invitation only group selected from the top 1% of attorneys in each state.

Attorney John Murphy has been helping clients across Washington State for 36 years. His vast experience ensures that his clients achieve the justice they deserve, and his dedication and commitment to his clients is well established. John was recently chosen as a Super Lawyer for 2011 by Washington Law and Politics Magazine.

Attorney Bill Coats has completed over 25 jury trials, and has been named a Rising Star by Washington Law and Politics Magazine, and has helped his personal injury clients obtain 7-figure settlements.

Attorney Steve Knapp has been practicing law since graduating from the University of Oregon School of Law in 1987. His background includes serving as a prosecutor and public defender. Steve found his calling in wrongful death and personal injury law, where he utilizes his significant trial experience to obtain favorable settlements for his clients.

Attorney Paula McCandlis graduated from the Gonzaga University School of Law in 1996. She built her professional reputation in the field of family law, where she gained valuable trial experience. Paula has recently joined Brett Murphy to expand her expertise into the field of wrongful death law.

Attorney David Brown began practicing law in 2007 after graduating from the University of Colorado Law School. After gaining valuable legal experience as a public defender, he joined Brett Murphy to build his experience in wrongful death and personal injury law.

Attorney Rand Jack graduated from Princeton University in 1963 and Yale Law School in 1968. Rand has 35 years experience in litigation and wrongful death claims. He provides Brett Murphy clients with his expertise in high-level strategic planning.

The personal injury, auto accident, and wrongful death lawyers at Brett Murphy -- Washington's Injury Lawyers help accident victims recover monetary damages, including:

• property damages;
• medical expenses;
• future medical expenses;
• lost income to date;
• lost future earning capacity;
• and general damages for pain and suffering.

Our firm successfully negotiates settlements and litigates personal injury, car accident, and wrongful death cases in many specialized areas. Our lawyers operating from our Washington offices in Seattle, Bellingham, Spokane, Mount Vernon, Vancouver, and Tacoma attempt to reach a reasonable settlement where possible, but are prepared to proceed to tough litigation where necessary.

Answers to questions about insurance claims.