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  • $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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Brett & Coats has offices throughout WA. For your convenience we have locations in: Bellingham | Seattle | Spokane | Vancouver

The attorneys at Brett & Coats have 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 a Member 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. Bill Coats is a former Assistant Attorney General who has successfully tried dozens of jury trials. Rand Jack is a retired professor and graduate of Princeton and Yale Law School who handles research and writing on complex legal issues.

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 Washington State firm has successfully negotiated settlements and litigated personal injury cases in many specialized areas. We attempt to reach a reasonable settlement where possible, but are prepared to proceed to tough litigation where necessary.

If you, or a loved one, have been injured due to the negligence of others, Brett & Coats can help you recover prompt, fair and just compensation for injuries. To learn more about your legal rights, free of charge, contact us. Our lawyers represent people throughout Washington State in serious personal injury, auto accident and wrongful death claims.
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