Even if we weren’t a top-tier personal injury firm, we would still advise all claimants to hire an attorney to handle their case no matter what. For starters, an attorney that is licensed to work in your particular area will know the specific rules and regulations that are required in order to stay within compliance. They will also handle the work of proving the defendant’s negligence, which is a vital part of all personal injury cases. Overall, hiring an attorney will alleviate a lot of stress on your end — however, comparative fault laws are one thing that Washington claimants should consider before filing suit. 

Simply put, comparative fault makes it so that everyone can receive a portion of the liability. Think of it like a legal pizza party, in which the court may decide to slice up the fault evenly or in whatever combination they see fit. There are two reasons why claimants should keep this provision in mind: 1) any liability you are assigned will reduce your settlement by the same amount, and 2) the party with the highest percentage of liability cannot recover anything.