Practice Areas
Auto Accidents
The personal injury lawyers at Brett & Coats help their auto accident clients receive prompt, fair and just compensation for injuries caused by the negligence of others. We will serve as your voice in the justice system, dealing with insurance adjusters, medical billing departments and others involved in the compensation process. Contact our office today so that our legal team can protect your interests while you concentrate on the challenge of healing.
We practice throughout Washington State from our offices in Seattle, Tacoma, Portland, Spokane, Bellingham. Because of our computer technology, we are paperless and wireless, so we can meet with clients anywhere in Washington.
Brett & Coats has been helping personal injury auto accident victims collect substantial settlements and verdicts for over 36 years. We understand that as an accident victim you may be overwhelmed and suffering from emotional, physical and financial burdens. It may be difficult for you to defend your own rights while going through the stressful recovery process. Brett & Coats strives to return victims of personal injury to the life they led prior to their injury. While monetary compensation cannot change the past, it can help victims and their families worry less about the economic side of their future.
To learn what we have been able to recover for other victims of auto accidents, see examples at case results.
WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU
People injured in auto accidents caused by the negligence of others are entitled to be compensated for their losses by the insurance company of those who caused the harm. The injured person must prove that the person who caused the injury was negligent. The negligent person’s insurance company must then pay monetary damages, including medical expenses, future medical expenses, lost earnings, loss of future earning capacity, and general damages for pain, suffering, disfigurement and disability. In order for the injured person to recover damages, a skilled attorney must prove the critical elements of negligence: 1) the defendant had a duty to the injured party, 2) the defendant failed in that duty, and 3) the injured party’s injuries and damages resulted from the defendant’s breach of duty.
While insurance is designed to address an accident victim’s economic issues, it is important to remember that insurance companies are in business to maximize their profits. The job of the insurance adjuster is to settle the claim for the lowest possible payment. Insurance companies have a ready team of adjusters, investigators and attorneys whose focus is to minimize the amount of money paid to innocent accident victims. Should you choose not to be represented by a qualified attorney, you will face the considerable resources of a powerful insurance company alone. Insurance companies pay almost triple the amount of money in cases where the victim is represented by a lawyer. As you are recuperating from the accident, the person who caused your injury may have already notified his insurance company, which is already busy trying to minimize their payout.
At Brett & Coats, our attorneys give proactive attention to the needs of each client. We help by coordinating medical payments, organizing documentation and supporting each client through the sometimes difficult claims process. Since insurance companies know our firm’s determination to litigate cases when a settlement offer is inadequate, we are usually able to resolve personal injury claims through negotiation. Call the attorneys at Brett & Coats PLLC today at 1-800-925-1875, 360-714-0900, or contact us via our online form.
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