Central Washington Personal Injury Lawyers | Calbom & Schwab Law Group, PLLC

The immediate aftermath of an accident can be extremely stressful and overwhelming. You should focus on healing, but that’s easier said than done when you face mounting medical bills, lost income, and emotional distress.

Fortunately, the attorneys at Calbom & Schwab Law Group, PLLC are here to help. Our law firm has proudly represented the little guy in Central Washington since 1954. No matter who you are or where you come from, you can count on our personal injury attorneys to give you the time of day and make sure you’re heard.

We’re here to review your case, determine fault, calculate damages, and, most importantly, to listen to you. To request a free consultation, contact our law firm today.

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle

Our team of lawyers handles all types of personal injury throughout Central Washington.

Vehicle Accident Cases

We are ready to help survivors of all kinds of vehicle collisions in the area, whether you were in a high-speed crash in Moses Lake or got hit by a drunk driver in the Tri-Cities.

Work and Industrial Accidents

Many of our friends and neighbors here are blue-collar workers or in the agricultural industry. Our law firm is here to help workers throughout Central Washington discuss the potential for a third-party injury claim.

Other Sources of Serious Injury

Accidents can happen at any time and anywhere, so our attorneys are ready to provide legal representation for anyone injured at a local store, in an assisted-living facility, or while out and about in the neighborhood.

Fatal Accidents and Injuries

If you’ve lost a loved one in an accident, our lawyers can help you file a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent party.

The damages we help you seek during a wrongful death claim will help address some of the grief, pain, and loss associated with the preventable death of a loved one.

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

In the state of Washington, you have three years from the date of an accident to file a personal injury claim. Once that three-year statute of limitations has passed, you will no longer be able to seek legal action.

We should note that the deadline to file a personal injury claim may be shorter depending on the circumstances of your case.

This is why it’s so important to speak with the lawyers at Calbom & Schwab Law Group, PLLC. We’ll help you understand your legal rights and what options you have to seek compensation for your injuries. The sooner you reach out to us, the better.

Why Choose Our Law Firm for Your Personal Injury Case

There are many personal injury law firms to choose from in Central Washington, but Calbom & Schwab Law Group, PLLC provides genuine attention and care to every client who comes to us. We have deep ties to the people who live in this part of the state, and we make sure to listen carefully so we can give you useful advice and be the advocate you need during a difficult time.

Se Habla Español

Our personal injury law firm is proud to help injured Spanish speakers throughout Central Washington. We have Spanish-speaking staff at all of our office locations in the state of Washington.

We Can Accommodate Injuries and Your Schedule

Accessibility is extremely important to us, and we know how serious injuries can affect mobility and transportation. Our personal injury lawyers can travel to see you for consultations and meetings. We can also schedule morning, evening, and weekend consultations to accommodate your schedule.

A Record of Legal Success

Our attorneys have recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for personal injury clients. We don’t just consider the dollar value of a lawsuit. Our lawyers have also worked on complex cases that have gone all the way to the Washington Supreme Court, changing laws to benefit working people all over the state.

If We Don’t Win, You Don’t Pay

In addition to free case reviews, our law firm works on a contingency fee basis. That means clients don’t pay us a dime unless and until we settle their case or win damages in court. If we don’t win, you don’t pay. It’s one of the many ways we look out for the little guy here in Central Washington.

If you need to tell someone what happened, we’re ready to listen. Contact our law firm today to get a free consultation from people who care. Remember: behind the suits, we’re regular people just like you.

Types of Damages in a Personal Injury Case

The type and amount of damages you can recover in a personal injury lawsuit will vary widely based on the unique circumstances of your case. When you meet with our lawyers, we can help you understand how much your case is worth based on what you’ve experienced.

Damages in personal injury cases typically fall into two categories: economic and non-economic. Some states also allow punitive damages to punish the defendant for particularly egregious behavior. Punitive damages are rare in personal injury cases in the state of Washington, however.

Common economic damages in personal injury cases include:

Medical expenses
Ongoing healthcare costs
Lost wages
Lost future earning potential
Property damage
Alternative transportation costs
Travel expenses
Funeral costs

Common non-economic damages in personal injury cases include:

Pain and suffering
Mental anguish
Emotional distress
Loss of companionship
Loss of consortium
Disability or disfigurement

Although non-economic damages are harder to calculate, they often account for the most substantial portion of the damage award. While listening to your story, our experienced personal injury attorneys will make sure the full extent of your pain and suffering is considered, which includes the way lingering chronic pain affects your quality of life.

How Pure Comparative Negligence Could Affect Your Personal Injury Lawsuit

In Washington State, you can even recover compensation for an injury if you were partially at fault. This is a pure comparative negligence state, meaning that you can still collect some damages even if you are 99% at fault for what happened. The amount of shared fault in the accident will be deducted from the damages awarded.

Many people who come to us didn’t realize they could still seek damages even though they shared some blame for what happened. At Calbom & Schwab Law Group, PLLC, we’re always glad to let people know what their rights are and help them however we can.

An Example of Pure Comparative Negligence

Let’s say that Jane was seriously injured in a car crash because Mary was speeding and ran a red light. In the police report, the officer states that Jane was texting at the time of the accident, making her partially at fault. Despite her contribution to the accident, Jane can still bring a lawsuit against Mary. Any compensation awarded to Jane will be reduced based on her contribution to the accident.

The court decides that Jane’s texting made her 20% liable for the crash. If Jane is awarded $100,000 in damages, she will receive $80,000 because of her share of negligence in the accident.

Don’t Speak to the Insurance Company Without Legal Representation

Remember, the insurance company is not your friend. They will try to take advantage of you at your most vulnerable point to pay out as little as possible. This is one of the many reasons it is so important to have our Central Washington personal injury lawyers on your side

Insurance companies know you need a settlement check as quickly as possible. You may feel desperate, and we get it—your medical bills are piling up and your paychecks are no longer coming in. We understand why some accident victims are tempted by the first settlement offer, but they often sell themselves short.

At Calbom & Schwab Law Group, PLLC, we know how insurance companies think, and we are here to ensure you get every penny you deserve. Our personal injury attorneys want to make sure our neighbors in Central Washington are not taken advantage of. We will explain your rights and be your point of contact with the insurance company. We can negotiate a better settlement and help you understand your value.

Contact Our Central Washington Personal Injury Lawyers Today

After a serious injury, the last thing you want to do is fill out paperwork and have an endless back-and-forth with the insurance company. You need time to rest, to recover, and to be with the people closest to you.

Our personal injury attorneys here in Central Washington can take that burden off your shoulders. We’ll go to the accident site, fill out the forms, have those tough conversations, and make sure you meet crucial deadlines. To get the help you need from people who actually care, contact our law firm for a free consultation. Calbom & Schwab Law Group, PLLC is here to help, no matter who you are or where you’re from.