Client Testimonials

In March of 2022, Al Tuley was going through the Brown Bear Car Wash in Issaquah, Washington when another customer failed to place their vehicle in neutral and rear ended him. The force of the impact caused left shoulder, neck, and back injuries as well as head pain. Al’s total medical bills exceeded $10,000.

Above and beyond the medical bills, Al was suffering significant difficulties in completing daily chores, constantly having to schedule around various medical appointments, and unable to follow through with a major international trip that had been planned prior to the accident.

After retaining our services, The Advocates requested that Farmers Insurance Company provide Al with the full policy limits of their insured, at-fault party.

Fighting for Appropriate Compensation

Following a low final offer, Al decided to move into litigation.

With the help of multiple attorneys in the firm, Al was ultimately able to resolve his claim prior to deposition and without going to trial. The insurance company increased their offer, providing Al with a sum he felt fairly compensated him for the injuries and medical bills he’d sustained.

Al has been kind enough to publicly share his positive experience with our firm, saying, “I was quite pleased with the service provided. My team was attentive, and they did exactly what they said they were going to do for me. I think the most important thing about the Advocates there was no letdown in service between one person and another. Everyone functioned as one team.

I have no reservation in recommending the Advocates, I am truly grateful.”

In November of 2018, Steven Snoland was traveling northbound on 1st Avenue in Seattle, Washington when he struck the side of a vehicle that failed to yield at a stop sign. The force of the impact caused injuries to Steven’s back, neck, hips, and legs. His resulting medical expenses totaled $30,000.

Prior to the collision, Steven was a carpenter and enjoyed regular exercise like hiking and biking. As a result of the injuries, Steven now suffered from numbness in his legs, loss of sleep, and anxiety while driving. He had difficulty sitting, walking, or driving for extended periods of time without experiencing immense pain.

Due to the collision, Steven was unable to return to work as a carpenter and subsequently lost his job.

Finding the Right Firm

After realizing he’d need someone fighting on his behalf, Steven hired a well-known Seattle personal injury firm. Unhappy with the way he was being treated and the lack of communication regarding his case, Steven ultimately decided to switch firms and enlist The Advocates.

A Long Fight for Fair Compensation

Because of the massive and irreparable impact the accident had on his life, Steven rejected the initial offer from the insurance company and decided to pursue litigation.

With the help of The Advocates’ litigation team, a final demand of $750,000 was issued and ultimately rejected by the insurance company. The insurance company said the case would have to be tried, and a date was set for late November of 2022.

Just weeks before trial, following a slew of successful motions from his attorney and The Advocates’ team, Farmers Insurance returned with a $1,000,000 offer. Steven accepted the offer and was finally able to resolve his claim nearly four years after the accident occurred.

Thanks to his personal bravery in forgoing a lowball offer, as well as the persistence of The Advocates team, Steven received far more money than the insurance company was initially willing to give for his severe and life altering injuries.

After being rear ended in 2017, AJ suffered from neck, back, and hip pain. He enlisted The Advocates to assist with recovering medical expenses along with general damages resulting from the negative impact the injuries had on his life.

The firm secured a favorable settlement and AJ was able to move on.

In 2019, AJ was once again rear ended while stopped at a red light, this time suffering injuries to his back, neck, and right arm. In addition to the injuries, AJ was experiencing headaches and loss of sleep.

Placing Trust in The Advocates

No one wants to be a repeat client with a personal injury firm, but knowing the team had treated him well in the past, AJ once again enlisted the help of The Advocates.

Because there was no significant damage to his vehicle, the insurance company made every attempt to minimize the impact the accident had on AJ’s life and avoid offering fair compensation. The insurance company continued to push an offer of $24,000, with AJ and his attorney expecting significantly more to make things right.

Trial Prep Forces Resolution

Just days before trial was set to begin, the insurance company came back with an offer of $45,500, which AJ accepted. The willingness to aggressively fight for a favorable outcome allowed him to ultimately resolve his case for nearly double what was previously on the table.

As is frequently the case, the insurance company failed to provide a reasonable offer until it was clear the firm and the client were not going to back down.

Deborah, was driving down a residential street with her child when a car t-boned them and spun the car. Deborah suffered injuries to her shoulder, while her daughter fortunately came out safe and sound.

Doing Everything Right

Following the accident, Deborah saw a chiropractor for months without any relief to her shoulder pain, so returned to the hospital. Ultimately, Deborah went in for surgery and physical therapy, and the pain in her shoulder got to a point where she could tolerate it.

Driving While Anxious

Life after the injury was very different. Deborah suffered anxiety anytime she was in a car, and that impacted the long drives she and her husband loved to take. Physically, Deborah never regained full use of her shoulder; she now has to be mindful of lifting items and playing with her daughter.

Doing What it Takes to Win

At first the defense offered an initial settlement of $100,000 but Stefanie knew that Deborah deserved more, so we prepared for trial. While we prepared, the defense continued to push their offer, but we stood strong until they met Deborah’s demands. We settled for $300,000, enough to help Deborah get back on her feet and be the mom her daughter deserves.

Jeff worked in construction and lived a very active life. All of that changed when a driver failed to yield on the highway, and Jeff ended up with severe injuries to his neck and shoulder with surgical follow-up.

Asking for Help is Never Easy

After the accident, Jeff could no longer work in construction and had a 10% impairment of the upper left extremity (shoulder through upper arm). Jeff is not the type to complain, so it was a big deal when he came to us. He knew he deserved better, and he chose the Advocates.

The First Offer is Never Good Enough

Shelbi and her team calculated his lost wages, previous medical bills, and future medical care. The team received an initial offer of 85K, but that would never cover the future costs of his injuries, so they pushed, and with the support of Jeff, they prepared for trial.

The Story that Won

During the trial, we shared Jeff’s story. The story of how he will be dealing with this accident for the rest of his life, dealing with his limited range of motion, the anxiety he now gets when he’s just driving down the street, and how he will never be able to do the job he loves again. At the end of the day, Jeff’s story resonated with the jury, and the Defense knew they lost. Jeffrey accepted a final offer of $315,000.