No Fee Unless We Win Your Case
(206) 800-8000
No Fee Unless We Win Your Case
(206) 800-8000Posted by Dubin Law Group
A Seattle resident injured in a car accident caused by someone else will most likely have a number of costs associated with the crash. Depending on the severity of the accident, this could include medical expenses and property damage costs. One way to recover these costs is by filing a personal injury lawsuit and in order to do that, it is necessary to prove the other party behaved negligently.
When a person’s, and in this case a car driver’s, behavior does not conform to the standard prescribed by law, he or she can be found negligent. If an individual is injured by negligent acts, then the victim can be compensated through a lawsuit.
The plaintiff, or the accident victim, must show that the defendant owed a duty of care to him or her. The victim must also prove that the duty was breached and there is a connection between the injury and the behavior. There should also be damages resulting from the offending behavior.
Drivers on the road owe one another a duty to follow traffic rules. For example, drivers at a red light owe others a duty to stop. If he or she does not stop, then the duty is breached. If someone is injured because of this failure to stop, then the victim may be able to argue that the breach was the cause of injury.
Proving fault can become tricky, especially if both parties contributed to the accident. while this does not mean that financial recovery is not possible, it might reduce the amount of compensation available. To understand one’s options after an accident, it might be helpful to consult an experienced attorney.
Matthew D. Dubin has represented injured people throughout Washington since 1995. He is the founding attorney of Dubin Law Group and focuses his practice on personal injury claims involving motor vehicle accidents, dangerous products, premises liability, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death.
Education
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by attorney Matthew D. Dubin, who has more than 20 years of legal experience in personal injury cases.
Key Takeaways Defensive driving means anticipating hazards, keeping safe following distance, and adjusting speed...
Key Takeaways Washington sets a 0.08 blood alcohol concentration limit within two hours of...
Key Takeaways Vehicle damage patterns, skid marks, and debris fields often reveal which driver...
out of 404 Google Reviews
At the Dubin Law Group, we bring more than 40 years of experience to cases involving injuries to children and adults. We handle all accident cases on a contingent fee basis, meaning you will pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Available By Phone 24/7
206-800-8000
call us at (206) 800-8000
Message Us 
Call Us