Seattle car crashes happen in seconds. There’s the unexpected impact and the violent jolt your body receives as your vehicle lurches to a sudden stop. Whiplash happens when the neck snaps forward and backward with sudden force, straining the muscles, ligaments, and tendons that support the cervical spine. The National Institute of Health (NIH) reports that whiplash injuries affect as many as 250 million people throughout the United States each year, and car accidents are the leading cause. Our experienced Seattle car accident attorney provides trusted, professional legal representation to crash victims in King County. To protect your rights to compensation in a whiplash car accident claim, request a consultation today.
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Car Accident
Car accident claims typically involve establishing fault, negotiating with auto insurers, and recovering damages for medical expenses, lost wages, vehicle repair, and pain and suffering. Comparative-fault rules vary by state: some states bar recovery if the claimant is more than 50% at fault, while others allow proportional recovery. Most personal injury firms handle these matters on a strict contingency basis.
