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ADDRESS:
Menzer Law Firm, PLLC
705 Second Ave., Suite 800
Seattle, WA 98104

TELEPHONE:
Tel: 866-751-8315
Fax: 206-903-1821

Our Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, and Tacoma Car, Motorcycle, and Truck Accident Lawyers

Serving clients in the Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, and Tacoma areas, the lawyers at the Menzer Law Firm will fight to achieve fair compensation for victims of auto, motorcycle, truck, and other accidents. In King County in 2005 alone, 129 people were killed in vehicle accidents, according to United States Department of Transportation records. Many more people were seriously hurt in vehicle accidents, some incurring permanent and life-altering injuries.

Property damage is usually immediately apparent following a car, truck, or motorcycle accident, but physical and mental injuries may take some time to manifest themselves and be assessed. It's best to contact the Menzer Law Firm immediately after you've been in a traffic or vehicle accident, when the details are still fresh in your mind and before you speak to the other driver’s insurance company. Our attorneys Matthew Menzer and Cheryl Gawron can also help you through the insurance claim process and with healthcare and employment issues, whether or not a lawsuit has to be filed.

Do I Have a Case and How Long Will it Take to Resolve?

The circumstances of every car accident, truck accident, and motorcycle accident are unique, and different cases will therefore require different legal strategies to be effectively resolved. Some relatively minor traffic mishaps can be settled with a few letters and phone calls between one of our lawyers and the insurance company. Other cases are more complex, involving attorneys for several parties and a potential trial or settlement that must be negotiated. In addition, some vehicle accidents result in criminal charges being filed by the prosecuting attorney's office, which may have a significant impact on how our attorneys handle a claim for damages.

Monetary compensation for someone who has been injured in a car / motorcycle / truck accident depends to a great degree on the determination of liability and negligence.  The question of which (if any) party in the accident was negligent is also a factor. Negligence is defined as a failure to act with the level of care that a "reasonably careful" person would use in similar circumstances.  In any given traffic accident, common sense often suggests who was "at fault." However, establishing legal liability in each situation often requires more than common sense alone.

A car, truck, or motorcycle accident may occur (1) without any party involved being negligent, or (2) due to the negligence of more than one party, or (3) due in part to the negligence of the person who was injured. If the injured person is found to have been careless or negligent with regard to the events that led to the injury, then there may be a finding of "comparative negligence," and the compensation could be reduced accordingly. All of these liability and negligence issues must be resolved before compensation can be settled upon.

Many clients in the Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, and Tacoma areas with a car, truck, or motorcycle accident have relied upon lawyers from our firm to resolve the negligence and liability issues with a highly satisfactory outcome, whether in court or in a settlement. Our attorneys will explore these legal issues with you in greater detail at your consultation.

Am I Entitled to Compensation?

The severity of a client’s injuries, pain and suffering, financial, and other losses caused by an accident are taken into account when assessing damages and the value of a particular case. These financial losses include property damage, medical or funeral bills, rehabilitation costs, disability, and loss of income and benefits. If property damage, a personal injury, or a wrongful death results from your Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, or Tacoma area car accident, truck accident, or motorcycle accident, a lawyer with experience in these legal areas can help protect your rights. The attorneys of the Menzer Law Firm have decades of combined experience dealing with vehicle accidents, so when you schedule a private consultation you can be assured of quality representation.

Will I Have to Go to Court?

The filing of a lawsuit and personal appearances in court are not  absolute requirements for obtaining compensation for injuries or losses after you've been in a vehicle accident. The time, expense and hassle of a trial can be avoided when a settlement is worked out between opposing parties.  Sometimes a trial is necessary, however, if the opposing party or insurance company will not offer reasonable compensation in settlement. In the event of a civil trial, it is customary for the people who were involved in the car, truck or motorcycle accident to testify if they are capable of doing so. If a relative of someone who was killed in a traffic accident is bringing the legal action, he or she may also need to testify in court regarding the loss of companionship, for instance.

Contact a Car, Motorcycle, or Truck Accident Lawyer at the Menzer Law Firm

We understand the confusion, anguish, and sense of loss that you may be experiencing following a serious traffic accident. If you live in the Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, or Tacoma areas and need a skilled car, truck, or motorcycle accident lawyer, schedule a consultation with one of the personal injury lawyers at the Menzer Law Firm today. We can help you sort out the issues and resolve your case to your satisfaction.