Personal Injury in Washington

Washington personal injury attorneys work on contingency fees averaging 33.33-40%. The state follows pure comparative negligence — plaintiffs can recover even if 99% at fault (with proportional reduction). Washington has a three-year statute of limitations. The state does not cap non-economic damages in most personal injury cases. Washington's no-fault workers' compensation system is administered by the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), with third-party claims handled separately. Maritime and admiralty claims are significant in the Puget Sound region. Washington has strong consumer protection laws (Consumer Protection Act) allowing treble damages for unfair business practices causing personal harm. The state's tech industry creates emerging areas of liability including autonomous vehicle accidents and product liability for software-related injuries.