Seattle Personal Injury Lawyer

The time following an accident or injury can be very difficult for injured people and their families. Bills pile up, medical treatment may not work, and the insurance company stalls or denies claims. Our Seattle personal injury lawyer at Elk & Elk can go toe to toe with big insurance companies and corporations  to get justice for the you and your family.

Call us at 1-844-ELK-WEST (1-844-355-9378) to get started by scheduling your free consultation today.

Why Choose Elk & Elk For Your Seattle Personal Injury Attorney?

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Here at our Seattle personal injury law firm, we treat your physical, emotional, and financial health with the utmost diligence, and is willing to use all of our resources available to secure you maximum compensation. We understand that your future is at stake when battling for damages in the legal system. We offer each client complete dedication including:

  • Network of experts: Our competitive attorneys utilize a wide network of experts to assess your case and determine what type of compensation you may be entitled to.
  • Highly experienced: Elk & Elk has over five decades of experience with personal injury law, not only in the Seattle area and Washington state but throughout the country.
  • Proven success rate: We have secured numerous multi-million dollar settlements and lawsuits involving personal injuries. In total combined compensation, Elk & Elk has recovered over $1 billion for clients across the United States of America.

What Our Clients Have to Say

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“I couldn’t have asked for a better team to represent my case…”

– Lori

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Award-Winning Injury Lawyers 

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Elk & Elk is proud to announce that we have been awarded the distinction of 2024 Best Law Firms in the United States, a testament to our unwavering dedication to client care and achieving the best outcomes for those we represent. This recognition reflects our commitment to not only fighting for justice but also prioritizing the wellbeing and recovery of every client we serve.

Our Personal Injury Case Results


We are proud to represent injury victims in Seattle with integrity and fierce dedication. Some notable settlements and verdicts we have secured on behalf of our clients include:

  • $4,750,000 Settlement: Truck crash, caused catastrophic orthopedic injury.
  • $4,700,000 Settlement: A motorist sustained a crushing injury to his ankle, leaving him permanently disabled for the remainder of his life after a head-on collision with another vehicle.
  • $4,500,000 Settlement: Our 72-year-old client was struck by a truck in a parking lot. She suffered numerous, severe orthopedic injuries.

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Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Seattle, WA

Personal injury claims arise in many ways in the Seattle area. While car accidents and slip-and-falls are certainly personal injuries, there are numerous other categories that are oftentimes overlooked. Victims are sometimes unaware that they have a potential personal injury case.

Here are just a few of the cases we take on:

If you do not see your case on here, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Our Seattle personal injury lawyer can help you determine if your situation qualifies.

How a Personal Injury Lawyer in Seattle Can Help You

Personal injuries are all too common in Seattle. Every day, people are injured by the negligence, oversight, or mistakes of another person – some of which even lead to death.

When dealing with an important personal injury claim, it is important to have professional legal representation – someone that is experienced and knowledgeable to fight for your compensation.

Our Seattle injury lawyer from Elk & Elk will provide the following benefits:

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  • Free consultation: We can review your accident in a free case evaluation and address all of your concerns surrounding your case while providing advice on the next steps to take.
  • Thorough investigation: Your lawyer will investigate all of the claims while establishing liability and utilizing their power to obtain documentation and other forms of evidence to bolster your case.
  • Ensure thorough case documentation: They will file all of the necessary paperwork and documentation necessary for a personal injury case in Seattle, ensuring that nothing is overlooked.
  • Expert negotiation: Negotiation with insurance companies and other legal parties will enable the opportunity for a fair settlement. Oftentimes, when individuals do not have a personal injury attorney, insurance companies try to take advantage of them by offering lower amounts of compensation.
  • Trial ready: A Seattle personal injury attorney will fight for your rights if your case proceeds to trial.

How Long Until My Personal Injury Case Is Resolved? 

The length of a personal injury lawsuit will vary based on a few factors. Depending on how long each step in the process takes and whether or not your case goes to trial, it could take between six months and three years to complete. The average length of a personal injury lawsuit is around one year. 

The general steps for a personal injury lawsuit in Seattle include:

  1. Investigation: The first step is the investigation, during which your injury lawyer will gather information and evidence related to your incident, such as medical records, and interview those involved. The more people that were involved and the more complex your situation is, the longer this step will take.
  2. Negotiation: Next is the negotiation process, when your attorney will make the agreed-upon demands to the other party’s attorney. If an agreement can be made during negotiations, you will reach a settlement. Most personal injury cases end in a settlement.
  3. Settlement/trial: If a settlement cannot be reached for some reason, your lawyer will prepare to go to trial. Both attorneys will trade information and conduct more interviews before the case goes to trial, and once it does, it can take a few days.

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How to Prove Negligence in Seattle

While not all cases deal with negligence, it is important to note that many do. However, some of the most common areas where negligence occurs in these situations are cases involving medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, and slip-and-falls. In RCW Section 4.22.005 to 925, negligence is defined as failure to use ordinary care.

It is important to prove:

  1. Duty – The defendant owed you care, to the extent of what would be expected of a “reasonable” person
  2. Breach of duty – The defendant failed to provide ordinary/standard care
  3. Damages – You suffered injuries as a result of the defendant’s negligence
  4. Causation – The defendant caused your injuries, physical or otherwise
  5. Proximate cause – Your injuries were foreseeable and preventable

Each state also differs when it comes to comparative fault, which is how blame is assigned. Washington State employs contributory fault, meaning that a percentage of fault can be applied to any number of parties involved. A victim’s compensation may be reduced if they are found partially at fault.

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Seattle?

From the date of your personal injury accident, you only have a certain amount of time to file a claim. This is referred to as a statute of limitations. Under the RCW 4.16.080, you have three years to begin legal action surrounding a personal injury, although in some cases there are exceptions.

While this may seem like a lot of time at first, your legal team needs ample time to build a strong case for your proceedings. Additionally, victims dealing with the consequences of personal injury sometimes lose track of time as their window of opportunity closes.

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Potential Damages in a Personal Injury Case

You may be suffering from a number of different problems following a personal injury, and your personal injury lawyer will do everything in their power to recover as much as possible.

Personal injury cases can involve a variety of damages, including:

  • Medical bills and expenses
  • Cost of future medical care
  • Loss of wages, including future and potential earnings
  • Pain and suffering / emotional distress
  • Property loss
  • Loss of consortium/companionship in a relationship

Gaining compensation for these injuries is important because complications could continue to affect your life for an unspecified amount of time. Employing an Seattle personal injury attorney is the first step to recovering maximum damages for you or a loved one.

What to Do After Being Injured in an Accident

Immediately following an incident resulting in an injury, it can be overwhelming to figure out your first steps.

  1. Seek medical attention immediately. If you have been injured, the first step is to seek medical help. Even if it doesn’t seem like an emergency, it is important to see a doctor and get a full assessment, since not all injuries are outwardly apparent. Doing this first is not only a priority for your health but because waiting too long to seek medical help could affect your ability to file a claim.
  2. Avoid discussing or admitting fault. If your incident involved other people such as a car accident, make sure not to discuss the case with others involved or admit fault. The best things to do at the scene of the incident is to exchange contact information and take pictures.
  3. Contact a personal injury lawyer. After receiving medical help, the next step is to contact a law firm. More specifically, a Seattle personal injury lawyer is the best type of attorney for your situation. Most personal injury attorneys offer a free consultation for your case and can tell accident victims whether or not they qualify for a personal injury claim.
  4. Maintain communication with attorney. If your personal injury lawyer gives the green light to move forward with the case, make sure to stay in close communication with your injury attorney. While they work hard on your case, they will continue needing information from you and will be giving you instructions.
  5. Discuss compensation and damages. Eventually, it will be time to discuss compensation, and what types you should receive. Think about what type of losses you have incurred, such as medical bills, lost wages, prescriptions, suffering/loss of joy, or others. Our personal injury attorneys will help with this part.

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No Out of Pocket Fees Unless We Win

While the first thought that comes to many people’s minds following an accident may be “legal action,” the second is usually “money.” At Elk & Elk, our Seattle personal injury lawyers guarantee is that you will not have to pay anything until we recover damages for your injuries and losses.

By working on a contingency fee basis, our injury attorneys at Elk & Elk are able to provide the peace of mind our clients deserve. Experiencing a personal injury can be a terrible experience; allow us to take some of that pressure off you.

Contact Our Seattle Personal Injury Lawyer Today

If you suffered a personal injury or a loved one died because of another’s negligence, you deserve to learn about your legal rights and options. By reaching out to a Seattle personal injury attorney, you will be taking the first step towards a better financial future. Securing damages for the issues you have suffered can improve your quality of life, so allow our injury law firm to help.

Call the Seattle law office of Elk & Elk at 1-844-ELK-WEST (1-844-355-9378) or email us through our contact form available to you here to schedule your free case review and learn how we can help you.