Port Orchard Personal Injury Lawyers Seek Justice for Accident Victims

Aggressive Washington State lawyers pursue maximum compensation 

In the moments, days and weeks after you suffer an accident injury, you might be dealing not only with physical pain but also with significant emotional distress and financial pressure. At GSJones Law Group, P.S., our experienced attorneys work to obtain compensation for people who have been hurt due to someone else’s act or omission. We’d love to sit down with you to talk over your situation and discuss the appropriate actions to take. If you are not well enough to come to our offices, we are happy to visit you. Based in Port Orchard, Washington, we serve clients throughout Kitsap County.

What is a personal injury claim? 

A personal injury claim is a legal action to recover financial compensation when someone is hurt due to another party’s wrongdoing — most commonly, negligence. This means the other party failed to act with reasonable care under the circumstances and that lack of due care led to an accident. Common types of accidents that can lead to personal injury claims are:

If a person dies from their injuries, close family members or a personal representative may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim on their behalf. If you have sustained injuries in an accident or have lost a loved one, we will help you understand your filing options. 

Steps to take after an accident

Your first concern following an accident should be attending to your own health condition and then assembling evidence. The following actions are recommended:

  • In an emergency, call 911. 
  • Give the responding police officer your account of what occurred.
  • If you are able, take photographs and videos to document the scene.
  • Get contact and insurance information for other parties to the accident. 
  • Obtain contact information or statements from any eyewitnesses.
  • Get treatment of your injuries at an emergency room or trauma center. 
  • Notify your insurance company but do not give a detailed statement until speaking with a lawyer.
  • Contact a personal injury attorney, who will handle insurance communications and advise on how to proceed with legal remedies. 

Memories can fade over time and evidence can disappear or be damaged, which means it’s important to act quickly to preserve your legal rights. Our lawyers will take the lead on collecting evidence and navigating your claim. 

What compensation can you recover in a personal injury case? 

Compensation available in personal injury case can include payment for the following:

  • Current and future medical expenses
  • Lost wages and benefits
  • Loss of earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional trauma
  • Loss of enjoyment of life 
  • Property damage

Under Washington’s pure comparative negligence law, you can collect damages even if you bear some blame for causing the accident. In such a case, your damage award would be reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to you. 

Time limits for filing a personal injury claim 

Washington State generally has a three-year statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits, which usually starts running on the date of the accident. By waiting too long to take action you could lose your right to recover compensation, though there be may circumstances that cause the limitations period to be tolled beyond the three-year deadline. 

Speak with an experienced Washington State personal injury attorney in a free consultation

The attorneys at GSJones Law Group, P.S. advocate on behalf of clients in Port Orchard and throughout Kitsap, Mason, and Jefferson counties who have been injured due to someone else’s negligence. To schedule a free consultation with a lawyer please call 360-876-9221 or contact us online. For Personal Injury emergencies an attorney is available after hours at 253-381-6395.