Frequently Asked Questions

The short answer is anywhere between 4 months to several years. If your case is clear cut and there are no questions about liability, the at-fault party’s insurance may just settle out of court since they know they lose if a judge or jury gets involved. If your case does go to trial proceedings could be dragged out for years thanks to various legal maneuverings. This is why hiring an attorney is essential for making sure you receive fair compensation for your losses and injuries. Contact The Advocates Law today for a free case evaluation.

An Advocate attorney is not your run-of-the-mill car accident lawyer. What separates the Advocates from other personal injury law firms is our dedication and determination to help our clients make the best recovery possible after they’ve been injured in a car accident. We take pride in being a voice for our clients in the legal system. Our attorneys are experts in Washington State law and know how to get you maximum compensation for your injuries and losses. Unlike other car accident attorneys, the Advocates will fight for your case until all of your legal options are exhausted.

Where other law firms wave the white flag if they are unable to negotiate a fair settlement for your claim, the Advocates refuse to give up and will take your case before a jury to get you the compensation you deserve. Don’t settle for second best! Call our office today at (206) 452-4200 or chat online right now with a live attorney from our homepage. Your case deserves an Advocate!

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No two accidents are exactly the same and therefore, we don’t treat them as such. Our mission at the Advocates is to use our knowledge, resources, and tenacity to get your life back on track again. To accomplish this, we will demand full compensation for any and all losses, expenses, and injuries you have been burdened with as a result of your accident. This may include but is not limited to:

• Lost wages
• Medical bills
• Hospital bills
• Emergency room visit
• Physical therapy bills
• Chiropractic treatments
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Childcare costs

We know better than most how quickly medical bills can pile up and leave you buried beneath a mountain of debt. If you hire a car accident lawyer with the Advocates Law, we will fight every day to restore your life to what it was before your accident. Our car accident lawyers will help get you on the road to recovery.

Multiple studies have shown that hiring a car accident lawyer to represent your car accident claim can have a profound impact on the potential settlement you receive. Our car accident attorneys have decades of experience negotiating fair settlements with insurance adjusters and will argue your case before a judge and jury if required. The staff of The Advocates Law are experts at obtaining comprehensive medical records, ensuring your medical bills are paid and do not fall into collections, and we can even help you get into a rental car while your vehicle is being repaired. To be honest, hiring an attorney is one of the best decisions you can make for your case and can potentially increase the settlement you receive exponentially.

Just as no two accidents are the same, neither are two car accident cases. If you are no longer treating your injures and your case settles out of court then you can expect everything to be concluded within a 4-to-12-month range. But if your case ends up requiring a lawsuit to be filed, then your claim may not settle for years. The discovery phase alone can go on for 6 to 12 months. Luckily, most personal injury cases do not go to trial.

The deadline depends on several factors. Speaking with an attorney as soon as possible helps preserve evidence and ensures important deadlines aren’t missed. Normally, the time frame for reporting is 2 years. 

Possibly. Washington bicycle accident claims depend on many factors, and not wearing a helmet does not automatically prevent someone from recovering compensation.

Drivers still have a duty to watch for cyclists and share the road safely. Not seeing a bicycle doesn’t automatically excuse negligent driving.

Yes, you may be able to file a claim if your child was injured while riding a school bus. A collision isn’t always necessary. Children can be injured by sudden stops, unsafe driving, crashes with other vehicles, or incidents while getting on or off the bus.

Claims involving King County Metro can involve additional procedures because Metro is operated by King County. Washington law requires claims against local government entities to be presented before a lawsuit can be filed. If you were injured on a Metro bus, a bus accident lawyer can help you understand these requirements early.

You may still have a claim depending on how the injury happened and who was responsible. Bus accident cases aren’t limited to collisions on the road. Passengers can also be injured while boarding, exiting, or moving around a bus.

You may still have a personal injury claim even if the bus did not collide with another vehicle. Passengers can be injured when a bus makes a sudden stop, turns abruptly, accelerates unexpectedly, or is involved in a collision. The circumstances of the accident will determine who may be responsible for your injuries.