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Cross-Border
Claims
The personal
injury lawyers at Brett & Coats specialize
in cross border personal injury and wrongful
death claims for Canadian citizens (mostly from
British Columbia) who have been injured in
Washington State. We seek prompt, fair and just
compensation for injuries caused by the
negligence of others.
Blaine is the
second most popular border crossing between the
United States and Canada. Bellingham lies just
20 miles south of the international border.
Bellis Fair is a popular shopping destination
for Canadian visitors. The Mt. Baker ski area,
the North Cascades National Park, the San Juan
Islands, and many recreational facilities in
Whatcom County attract millions of Canadian
visitors each year.
WHY DO YOU NEED A
WASHINGTON LAWYER
When a Canadian
citizen is injured in Washington State,
Washington State law applies, and attorneys in
British Columbia are not licensed to practice
law in Washington or to negotiate insurance
settlements for claims arising from injuries in
Washington. Consequently, many British Columbia
attorneys refer Canadians injured in Washington
to Brett & Coats for representation.
WHO WE ARE
Dean Brett started practicing law in 1972 after
graduating from Stanford Law School. Today, the firm employs 36 staff.
Dean Brett continues to handle wrongful death
and catastrophic injury cases. He is joined in
the personal injury department by attorneys Rand
Jack, and Bill Coats.
Brett & Coats has represented clients in
numerous multimillion dollar personal injury,
toxic tort and commercial disputes. Over the
years, Brett & Coats has received numerous
awards including the highest rating (A-V) from
the Martindale-Hubbell
Law directory of over one million lawyers and
law firms in 160 countries. 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. Dean Brett has served as Members of the Board of
Governors of the Washington State Trial Lawyer's
Association. Dean Brett is a Fellow of the
American College of Trial Lawyers, an
invitation-only group selected from the top 1%
of lawyers in each state.
WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU
The personal injury lawyers at Brett & Coats help victims recover monetary damages,
including property damages, medical expenses,
future medical expenses, lost income, lost
future earning capacity and general damages for
pain and suffering. Our firm has successfully
negotiated settlements and litigated personal
injury cases in many specialized areas. Our
practice includes work in these areas:
Do not wait until
it is too late to seek legal advice. At Brett & Coats, we know that injuries can impact
every area of a victim's life including
relationships, employment and lifestyle. If you
have suffered an 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 360-714-0900,
1-800-925-1875, or contact us via our online
form.
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