When you’ve been hurt because of another person’s negligence, you deserve compensation to overcome your injuries. If you’re having trouble getting the help you need, contact an Olympia injury lawyer at our firm today.

An injury can happen at any time, and it’s never easy to handle. After all, you have medical expenses, time out of work, and the trauma of what you’ve been through. This might not even be your fault: Someone else might have caused all this trouble and hurt you so badly.

An Olympia personal injury lawyer can help. You need someone who can fight for your compensation and help you protect your rights. With one call to Craig Swapp & Associates, you can get started on your personal injury claim and fight for what you deserve.

Personal Injury Claims in Olympia

“Personal injury” is a broad term that covers several types of injuries. So, how do you know whether you have a viable personal injury case on your hands?

Typically, personal injuries involve two or more parties, and one of those parties has been harmed because another party acted negligently. In this case, you will seek compensation from the at-fault party. This covers many common accident and injury complaints, such as the following:

This is only a small selection of types, so if you don’t see the type of injury you’ve suffered here, a personal injury lawyer in Olympia can discuss your case and whether your accident warrants a claim. We can also start preparing your case, especially when it comes to determining fault and calculating your claim’s value.

How the Law Will Affect Your Olympia Injury Claim

You may also need help dealing with the Washington laws that will affect your case. Be sure to keep an eye on two laws in particular because they can diminish your compensation or sink your case entirely. While your lawyer may focus on other specific laws, depending on your situation, time limits and negligence laws can profoundly affect the outcome of your case.

If your case happened a while ago, you may need to move fast or risk being barred from recovery. Washington only gives residents three years to file personal injury claims, so you’ll need to focus on your remaining time to file.  

You’ll also need to watch for any accusation of fault. While this won’t completely bar your recovery, it may limit the compensation you can recover. For example, if the other side claims you’re partly at fault, you may be assigned 10 percent of the blame for the accident. This means you’ll only recover 90 percent of your compensation. Fortunately, a lawyer can help protect you from undue blame.

Connect with an Olympia Personal Injury Attorney

An injury can make life difficult as you deal with the consequences of another person’s actions. And taking on a personal injury claim by yourself might just make matters worse. Juggling your time constraints, your expenses, and the laws that could get your case dismissed isn’t easy, but it’s necessary if you want compensation. Luckily, you don’t have to do it alone.

Craig Swapp & Associates can make the process easier. We can guide you through every step, from filing your claim to getting your compensation. We can even start with a free consultation so you know what we can offer you before you sign anything.

To schedule your free appointment, contact an Olympia personal injury lawyer by calling 1-800-404-9000 or filling out the form below.