Bellevue Car Accident Lawyer
Representing Bellevue Car Accident Victims with Proven Results & Compassionate Care.
What Steps Should You Take After a Car Accident in Bellevue?
Your actions after a crash can affect your claim and recovery.
- Gather information: Record the names and contact details of everyone involved, plus vehicle information and license plates.
- Document the scene: Take photos of the damage, signage, and road conditions — especially if rain or fog played a role.
- File a police report: Obtain a copy for your records from local Bellevue authorities.
- Seek medical care: Some injuries appear days later. Keep all medical records and bills.
- Consult an attorney: Share your evidence with a legal professional to review your options early.
Consulting with a local car accident attorney in Bellevue early gives you an advantage by leveraging knowledge of King County law and insurance procedures. By taking action quickly and following these steps, you help protect your well-being, preserve important evidence, and give your case the best possible start.
In the days after a collision, it also helps to keep a simple journal of your symptoms, missed work, and ways your routine has changed. Writing down how you feel, where you went for treatment, and who you spoke with about the crash creates a timeline that can support your claim later. When you eventually meet with a car injury attorney in Bellevue, this record can make it easier to explain how the accident affected you over time, not just on the day it happened.
Our Proven Results
Our top priority is to devise customized legal strategies that are tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients, no matter how simple or complicated their situations, might be.
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$150,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
Our client was the driver of a car that was rear-ended. They sustained a concussion and neck and back injuries. To date, they have not been able to return to work due to post-concussive symptoms. Another good example as to why we need to have sufficient car insurance.
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$225,000 Age Discrimination
Age Discrimination and Wrongful Termination: 62 Year old woman employed by insurance company for over 25 years years is replaced by younger and less skilled worker because of her age and her inability to be treated equally as younger workers. Our client claimed she was constructively discharged and was forced to quit. Settlement short of trial was for $225,000.
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$200,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
A third-party insurance company tendered its $100,000 policy limits and our client’s insurer tendered its $100,000 underinsured motorist (UIM) limits after a rear-end accident resulted in whiplash, acute pain to the right knee and lower back, muscle spasm of the back, closed compression fractures, and osteoarthritis of the right hip and knee.
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Medical Malpractice
Jon Doe v. John Doe Entity: A young adolescent was injured in a playful accident and presented to the emergency department at a hospital. X-rays were read as negative by PA. The child was sent home and allowed to walk on foot causing post-traumatic arthritis and eventually 4 joint fusion in the foot.
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$235,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
A client who had pre-existing anxiety was in two car crashes in 2015 and 2018 and suffered a concussion and spinal injuries in the first with increase in his PTSD and anxiety. He was improving and then was in a second MVA and suffered an aggravation and worsening of the PTSD and anxiety from the first MVA and has not returned to baseline. We were successful in recovering $235,000 for him from both drivers’ insurance and his own underinsured motorist insurance.
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$350,000 Premise Liability
Jane Doe vs Grocery Store, et al: A mother was shopping with her daughter, son in law, and granddaughter. She reached down to select a spice bottle and the shelf system collapsed on her head and neck, causing neck and upper back injuries. The client suffered cervical injuries and underwent a double level cervical fusion with hardware and bone graft from her hip. The supplier, grocery store and manufacturer of the spice product each contributed to the settlement.
Brain Injury -
$8,500,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
We recovered $8.5 Million for the families of two victims who were killed in a head on collision after an impaired driver over the centerline on a highway on Whidbey Island.
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$600,000 Bus Accident
John Doe v. State of Washington, (King County Superior Court): Plaintiff hit by a Department of Transportation (DOT) vehicle while standing on the sidewalk. He underwent a shoulder arthroscopy and is living with the prospect of two hip replacements, in addition to the loss of his construction career.
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$145,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
After our client was rear-ended at 50 mph and his vehicle was totaled, our attorneys got insurance companies to pay out $50,000 policy limits and $95,000 underinsured motorist (UIM) limits to account for his injuries.
Car Accident
Can I Still Get Compensation If I'm Partially at Fault?
Yes. Washington follows a pure comparative fault rule, meaning you may still recover compensation even if you share some blame. A court assigns a percentage of fault to each party, reducing your award by that amount. For instance, if you are 20% responsible for a $20,000 judgment, you would receive $16,000.
Local courts in King County, which cover Bellevue, apply this rule consistently. Having a lawyer familiar with these procedures — and how insurance adjusters interpret them — helps ensure your side of the story is presented fairly.
How Washington State Laws Affect Your Auto Accident Claim in Bellevue
Washington uses a fault-based system for auto accident claims, meaning the at-fault driver’s insurance is responsible for damages. Under pure comparative fault, compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault but not eliminated. Most personal injury claims must be filed within three years of the accident, or you lose the right to recover damages. Local rules in King County may also affect filing and court procedures for Bellevue cases.
Personal injury protection (PIP) coverage may apply in Washington and can pay medical expenses regardless of fault, depending on your policy. Reviewing insurance coverage early helps avoid disputes and delays in an auto accident claim.
What Compensation Can You Recover After a Car Accident?
After a serious car accident, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed by medical bills, missed work, and uncertainty about the future. Washington law allows injured victims and their families to seek compensation for a range of losses, depending on the severity of the crash and its impact on daily life.
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40+ Years of
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We Win Your CaseOur clients can focus on healing while we fight for results—because we only get paid when you do.