Fighting for you in Washington state after injury and loss
Suffering a personal injury can turn your life upside down. Losing a loved one is devastating.
In addition to recovering from your injury, you need to pay medical expenses, recover lost wages, and seek justice for the terrible pain you’re experiencing.
Our legal team is here to help you through the financial and emotional trauma with a plan for recovery. The Gordon Thomas Honeywell law firm will investigate your case and get you answers. Our top-notch attorneys can help ease your worry when they are fighting for you.
At GTH we can help you obtain the financial support you deserve through a personal injury claim or lawsuit.
When you retain GTH as your personal injury law firm, your case is carefully evaluated by one of the region’s most trusted law groups. We bring a legal team of more than 30 experienced attorneys to your side.
When you consult with GTH attorneys, we can secure a stronger legal outcome for you. Here’s why:
- There are no financial barriers to meet with our legal team. Our attorneys will evaluate your case and legal rights for free. There’s no cost to you.
- You pay no fees unless we win.
- We can protect your legal rights from deadlines the sooner you consult our legal team.
- If our legal team secures strong evidence for you sooner, we can settle your case faster and possibly prevent a long court battle for you.
- As a large law firm with offices in Tacoma and Seattle, we serve the entire Puget Sound region. Our legal team knows how to fight for you across the state of Washington.
- At GTH we fight for the largest possible payout so you can get your life back on track.
- Personal injury is personal. We are here to listen and fight on your behalf.
Practice Areas
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Auto Accident Injury
Unfortunately, catastrophic injuries sustained from automobile and truck collisions are on the rise. Our legal team investigates the liability of your case so you get the answers you need. We can help you recover your damages which may include your pain and suffering, emotional trauma, lost wages, lost future income, medical expenses, disability and reduced quality of life. -
Dog Bites & Attacks
Dog bite injuries can be severe, disabling, disfiguring and even fatal. Dog owners are strictly liable for dog bites, regardless of a dog’s prior bite history. Victims of dog bites, attacks or encounters suffer from emotional trauma in addition to the physical injuries they sustain. -
Governmental Liability
Personal injury cases against local, state and federal agencies include a wide range of legal cases. They can include defective highway or road design; employment lawsuits, sexual assault and abuse; wrongful arrests or injuries from law enforcement; and employment discrimination. Government liability cases in Washington state require a notice of claim to the government agency before injured people can file a lawsuit. -
Medical Malpractice
Patients injured by negligent health-care providers have special legal rights under laws outlining standards for patient care. Legal cases involving medical malpractice include: birth injuries, medical errors, surgical errors, defective medical devices, misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose or failed treatment plans. -
Nursing Home Abuse
Families of vulnerable children and adults rely on nursing home providers for long-term recovery and care of their loved ones. Nursing home patients are often recovering from severe injuries or long-term illness and disabilities. We investigate cases for abuse, neglect and failure to uphold the standard of care of nursing home patients. -
Product Liability
Products liability cases have a broad range of legal cases. They include cases involving defective medical devices, pharmaceuticals, automobile parts or dangerous consumer products. Product liability cases often require taking on powerful interests who want to cover up their negligence. -
Sexual Abuse & Assault
Children, vulnerable adults & employees who suffer sexual abuse or assault have legal rights. Our experienced attorneys represent victims of sexual abuse and assault in schools, religious establishments, sports organizations and employment. We understand the trauma victims face when confronting their abuser. We are here to help victims secure justice and protect their privacy every step of the way. -
Slip and Fall
If you slip, trip or fall visiting a home, business or public entity and suffer a preventable injury, you may have legal rights that protect you. People injured in slip and fall cases have legal rights under premise liability laws. You have the legal right to recover for your pain and suffering, injuries, medical expenses and lost wages. -
Wrongful Death
What do you do when a loved one is killed due to another’s negligence? Tragically, innocent people in Washington are killed each year due to preventable negligence. These are called wrongful death cases.
What exactly is personal injury law?
Personal injury lawsuits aim to recover what is known as damages. Damages can include the following:
Too often, personal injury victims mistakenly delay consulting with a personal injury lawyer because they assume an insurance company will fairly compensate them for their damage claim. But in reality, insurance companies typically work to delay legitimate claims to earn interest on the money owed to you.
Mounting medical debt and lost wages usually compel personal injury victims to finally contact a lawyer when their case remains unresolved.
Don’t wait for the debt to mount. Call GTH so you get the legal advice you need now.
Our attorneys have the experience to address legal tactics used to deny personal injury cases. A common legal strategy is to force innocent victims like you to go to court. Going to court can often take years before victims receive compensation for their claims. At GTH, we work hard to resolve your claim quickly without having to go to court.
Not all insurance carriers are created equal…
Some insurance companies have earned a reputation as tough negotiators or simply unfair when it comes to resolving car accident claims.
Our personal injury lawyers evaluate your insurance policy and a defendant’s insurance to determine the best legal strategy for your case. Damages not covered by insurance policies must be secured from other assets determined by our legal system through negotiations, mediation, or court.
If the person who caused the accident has no insurance, our team will evaluate whether your insurance policy coverage offers you any protection. Do not rely exclusively on the opinion of the insurance adjuster evaluating your claim. You deserve a fair settlement.
If you are contacted by a third-party insurance carrier about your claim, you should take their name and number and tell them you will return their call. You should always first consult with a GTH attorney who can give you sound legal advice.
Determining liability and damages is the primary purpose of filing a lawsuit when parties cannot come to an agreement.
Contact Us
If you fear you may face a tough court battle, the deep experience and reach of our legal team will be on your side. We have more than a century of experience inside Washington’s court system fighting for people just like you and have skilled trial attorneys should your case get to that point. We are not afraid to take on powerful interests so you are treated fairly and get the compensation you deserve.
Schedule a free consultation today and get a team of expert personal injury attorneys on your side.
Frequently Asked Questions
A personal injury claim is usually a legal notice or demand for recovery for injury sustained by a third party. Injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident are usually documented by filing a claim with the insurance company representing the person or third party at fault. An attorney will file a lawsuit against the person or third party when their insurance company wrongfully delays or denies a legitimate claim.
These PI claims can also be filed against self-insured third parties and local, state and federal agencies. Claims filed against state agencies must first file a tort claim before they can file a lawsuit. Lawsuits are filed in the county of the Superior Court in which the injury occurred. Personal injury claims involving workplace injuries are filed with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
Personal injury claims must be filed with insurance companies, self-insured, and government agencies. The plaintiff (personal injury victim) must wait 60 days before a lawsuit can be filed. It is important to consult with an attorney to protect your legal rights and ensure your case is properly filed and meets all legal requirements.
Personal injury attorneys review each case for liability – the person or entity who is at fault for your case. Some cases may involve comparative fault or joint and several liability – whereby multiple parties are at fault. It is important to have your case evaluated by a personal injury attorney before speaking with opposing counsel or third parties who may try and contact you after an auto accident or personal injury incident.
Legal deadlines to file a lawsuit vary. Contact GTH to evaluate your deadlines
Injured people have three years from the date of injury to file a legal claim or lawsuit in the state of Washington. Victims of sexual assault and abuse have a statute of limitations of 20 years from the date of the abuse prior to June 6, 2024. However, there are exceptions, and you should contact GTH to discuss these potential exceptions. Cases involving incidents of sexual abuse or assault, after June 6, 2024, do not have a statute of limitations.
You should retain a personal attorney who has experience filing personal injury cases in Snohomish, King, Thurston, or Pierce counties, or the relevant Superior Court where your injury occurred. It is recommended you retain a personal injury attorney with proven results in the practice areas relevant to your case.
Careful consideration should be given to experienced law firms with a proven track record of settlements and verdicts in the practice area involving your case. You should schedule a free consultation to ensure the legal team you retain shares your goals and makes the time to meet with you personally. Personal injury cases can involve legal testimony and disclosure of personal details related to your lifestyle and medical records. You should feel comfortable with the attorneys representing you.
Your attorney should be a member of the Washington State Bar Association. Trusted personal injury attorneys are also members of the Washington State Association for Justice a statewide organization dedicated to Washington state personal injury law education and advocacy for top attorneys.
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