Results
  • $3,500,000 - Pedestrian struck by train.
  • $2,500,000 - Wrongful death of teenage boy in jet ski collision.
  • $2,304,142 - Largest Wrongful death jury verdict in Skagit County history.
  • $2,023,000 - Largest arbitration award in San Juan County history.
  • $1,750,000 - Closed head injury in rollover.
  • $1,000,000 - Wrongful death of teenage bicyclist hit by truck.
  • $800,000 - Largest wrongful death jury verdict in Kittitas County history.
  • $733,785 - Largest wrongful death jury verdict for minor in Whatcom County history.
  • $650,000 - Wrongful death from defective highway design.
  • $640,000 - Sexual Harassment.
  • $600,000 - Wrongful death settlement against driver who fell asleep at wheel.
  • $555,000 - Fractured hip caused by auto collision.
  • $500,000 - Foot fractures from head on collision.
  • $500,000 - Negligent supervision of probationer lead to death of child.
  • $490,000 - Pedestrian suffered a fractured leg.
  • $485,873 - Knee and shoulder injuries caused by car crash.
  • 175,000 - Fractured ankle from fall on ice on a motel sidewalk.
  • Past results are not a guarantee of future success.
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About your type of claim

About your type of injury

About Brett & Coats

About Major Personal Injury, Auto Accident and Wrongful Death Claims

Practice Areas

Disc and Back Injuries

The personal injury lawyers at Brett & Coats represent clients with back and disc injuries who seek prompt, fair and just compensation for injuries caused by the negligence of others.

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 clients anywhere throughout the state.

Back injuries can vary from a minor annoyance to a herniated disc, a torn ligament, a fracture, or paralysis. Herniated, slipped, or ruptured discs occur when a disc (the part of the spinal column which separates each bony vertebrae) is pushed out of place and presses on spinal nerves causing severe back, neck or leg pain. A serious back problem may lead to chronic pain, inability to work and lost productivity.

The personal injury lawyers at Brett & Coats have been helping victims of personal injury with back and disc injuries win substantial settlements and awards in Washington State for over 36 years. For examples, see case results.

Our goal is to help clients receive prompt, fair and just compensation for their injuries.

We are proud to represent those hurt through no fault of their own, and we fight passionately to hold those who cause harm accountable for their actions. When accidents happen, whether through ignorance, carelessness or negligence – the consequences can be significant. Personal injury can cause more than physical harm; it can impact the victims’ family, finances and future. While monetary compensation cannot change the past, it can help the personal injury victim meet the challenges of the future with less worry about medical bills, employment and rehabilitation. A victim and his family can then focus on medical recovery.

Herniated discs are often the result of car accidents, and more than one million workers suffer back injuries each year. In some cases, defective or unsafe products cause injury to the back or discs, and manufacturers of defective equipment can be held liable for injuries caused by their defective products. Other causes of back and disc injury include swimming and diving accidents and violent assaults.

WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU

Do not wait until it is too late to seek legal advice. At Brett & Coats, we know that seemingly minor back injuries can magnify to impact every area of a victim’s life including relationships, employment and lifestyle. If you have suffered a back or disc injury caused by the actions of another party, contact our office today. We offer a free initial evaluation of your claim. You may be entitled to compensation. Our attorneys will negotiate a prompt, fair and just settlement or fight aggressively to ensure that you receive full maximum compensation in accordance with the law.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Back & Disc Injuries.
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