Personal Injury Lawyer Serving Seattle

Seattle’s population has surged in recent years, with countless people settling in the city and surrounding communities in the Puget Sound. If you’re seriously hurt in an accident in Seattle proper or another nearby city in King County, you need attorneys who will help level the playing field against insurance companies and other powerful interests.

Calbom & Schwab Law Group, PLLC is the law firm for you. Our lawyers have advocated for the little guy in the state of Washington since 1954. If you got clipped by a distracted driver on Aurora Avenue or slipped and fell on a wet floor at QFC, we’re on your side.

To request a free consultation with our personal injury lawyers in Seattle, contact our law firm today.

Elements of Negligence in Personal Injury Cases

To establish negligence in a personal injury case, the following elements must be present.

• Duty of Care: This is the legal obligation to act with reasonable caution to prevent injuring others.
• Breach of Duty: This is the failure to adhere to the above duty of care. It can be due to carelessness, recklessness, or a disregard for safety laws and regulations.
• Causation: Causation simply means that there is a direct link between a breach of duty and someone being injured.
• Damages: This means there was actual harm. Examples of damages include injuries, property damage, or some other kind of financial loss.

Why People in Seattle Trust Our Personal Injury Attorneys

Since 1954, Calbom & Schwab Law Group, PLLC has fought for the underdog and the underrepresented here in Washington.

Many clients have told us that we’re the first attorneys they’ve spoken to who actually listened to them and gave genuine advice. No matter who you are, what you do for a living, or where you come from, our law firm will always make time for you.

A Record of Legal Success

Our law firm has secured millions of dollars for working families all over Washington. We encourage you to look at our past verdicts and settlements.

We Can Accommodate Injuries and Your Schedule

If you’re hurt or unable to travel, our lawyers can go visit you for consultations, meetings, and other kinds of check-ins. We are happy to accommodate your schedule and can also schedule meetings in the mornings, evenings, or weekends.

Se Habla Español

Our law firm is proud to serve Spanish-speaking people in Seattle and King County. If you need legal services in Spanish in the Puget Sound, our law firm is here to help.

If We Don’t Win, You Don’t Pay

You don’t want to see another bill if you’re hurt. In addition to free legal consultations, our attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay no legal fees unless we can secure a settlement or win damages in court.

How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?

This depends on numerous factors, including the severity of your injuries, the damage to your property, the lasting effects of an accident, and any future needs related to your injuries.

Compensation in a personal injury case may include the following economic and non-economic losses: 

• Past medical care expenses
• Ongoing healthcare costs
• Estimated costs for future medical treatment
• Physical rehabilitation and occupational therapy
• Mental health counseling and therapy
• Damage to property and belongings
• Lost income while healing from injuries
• Loss of future earning potential due to disability
• Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
• Reduced quality of life

When you meet with our personal injury lawyers serving Seattle, we can review what happened and can help you understand the true value of your claim.

You Can Still Seek Damages If You Are Partially at Fault

Washington is a pure comparative negligence state (RCW 4.22.005). This means that you can still seek damages after an accident even if you were 99% at fault for what happened. Your compensation is reduced by your share of liability.

Insurance companies may try to shift additional blame onto you in order to reduce payouts. Our law firm can push back against these claims to ensure you receive fair compensation for your losses.

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

In the state of Washington, you have three years from the date of an accident to file a personal injury lawsuit (RCW 4.16.080). After the three-year deadline has expired, you cannot file a legal claim.

While there are some exceptions to the three-year statute of limitations, it’s best to speak with our personal injury lawyers as soon as possible. We’ll let you know if you have a valid claim and what to do next to seek compensation.

Types of Personal Injury Cases Our Lawyers Can Handle

The team at Calbom & Schwab Law Group, PLLC can handle the following personal injury cases:

• Motor Vehicle Accidents: Our attorneys can help if you’ve been hurt in a crash on Interstate 5, Aurora Avenue, Rainier Avenue, or even a side street in the Seattle area. You can count on us after a car crash, tractor-trailer collision, or motorcycle wreck.
• Premises Liability and Property Accidents: If you got hurt at a Seattle business or property, our law firm can hold the owner liable for contributing to a slip, trip, and fall accident or other type of premises-related injury.
• Product Liability Claims: Our lawyers can take on automakers, appliance and equipment companies, and other corporations when unsafe products injure consumers.
• Nursing Home Abuse: Our law firm can hold assisted-living facilities accountable if they neglect or mistreat vulnerable senior citizens.
• Catastrophic Injuries: Our attorneys can help you seek compensation if you’ve suffered a life-changing injury that has permanently affected your mobility, quality of life, and ability to earn a living. 
• Wrongful Death/Fatal Accidents: If you’ve lost a family member, you have our deepest sympathies. When you’re ready to discuss what happened, our lawyers can help you pursue a wrongful death lawsuit.

Other Types of Cases We Can Help With

In addition to personal injury representation in Seattle, our lawyers can also help with Social Security Disability claims and work injury benefits.

• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD/SSDI): Disability insurance can help after you cannot return to work for an extended period of time. We know the process can be confusing and complicated, which is why our lawyers are here to help.
• Workers’ Compensation Claims: If you get hurt on the job in King County, our lawyers can help you with the workers’ comp process and appealing a denied L&I benefits claim. Our attorneys can help you file a third-party lawsuit to secure additional compensation.

Get a Free Consultation with Our Personal Injury Attorneys Serving Seattle

Don’t delay. We’re here to listen and ready to help. Our lawyers are proud to look out for the little guy and the underdog. It’s been our firm’s tradition since 1954. To set up a free case review with our personal injury attorneys serving Seattle, contact Calbom & Schwab Law Group, PLLC.