Colburn Law

Spokane Personal Injury Lawyer

A personal injury claim is a civil action designed to help an injured party recover losses caused by another party’s negligence or intentional tort. Anyone injured in the Spokane area due to the actions of another party can contact Colburn Law today to schedule a consultation with a Spokane personal injury attorney and discuss options for legal recourse. Hiring an attorney increases the chances of securing a recovery from a personal injury and in most cases the amount of recovery available to a client. A personal injury attorney can also help a client handle difficult insurance claims adjusters and other personal affairs throughout the course of a lawsuit.

Damages and Compensation for a Personal Injury Claim in Spokane

The goal of a personal injury claim is to make the plaintiff “whole” again. The plaintiff can claim economic damages including immediate and future medical expenses resulting from the defendant’s negligence. These may include hospital bills, ambulance fees, or the costs of necessary ongoing treatments like physical therapy.

Plaintiffs can also receive compensation for lost income if an injury prevents working during recovery or prevents the plaintiff from resuming work in the future. If the defendant’s actions damaged or destroyed the plaintiff’s personal property, the plaintiff can claim repair and replacement costs. Plaintiffs in personal injury claims may also receive compensation for their pain and suffering.

If you or a loved one recently sustained any type of personal injury in Spokane due to another party’s negligence or intentionally harmful actions, a personal injury lawsuit may help you recover your losses. Contact Colburn Law today to schedule a free case evaluation with a Spokane personal injury attorney, and we will let you know how our firm can help.

Proving Negligence in a Personal Injury Claim

In any personal injury claim, the plaintiff’s attorney must prove four elements of negligence to secure recovery for the plaintiff.

• The plaintiff’s attorney must prove the defendant owed a duty of care in the given situation
• The plaintiff’s attorney must then prove how the defendant breached this duty of care.
• Next, the plaintiff’s attorney must establish the full range of the plaintiff’s damages.
• Finally, the plaintiff’s attorney must prove that those damages were the direct result of the defendant’s negligence and not some other cause.

If the plaintiff’s attorney can successfully provide proof of these elements of negligence, the plaintiff will likely succeed with the claim. However, comparative negligence laws may sometimes diminish a plaintiff’s recovery. States like Washington with comparative negligence laws allow plaintiffs to still recover compensation if they are partially at fault for their claimed damages, but only if the plaintiff’s fault does not exceed the defendant’s. The jury assigns a fault percentage, and the plaintiff loses that percentage of the case award.

Why Work With Colburn Law?

• Attorney Greg Colburn is personally committed to helping clients recover from personal injuries after experiencing the civil court system from the point of view of an injured client. Greg suffered severe leg fractures and spent two years in a wheelchair due to a roofing contractor’s negligence.
• Our firm has the experience and resources to handle the most difficult personal injury claims and fully explore every channel of compensation for our clients.
• We have experience with all types of personal injury claims, from workplace accident claims to car accident claims and dog bite lawsuits.
• Our firm offers free consultations so potential clients can find answers to their legal questions with no financial obligation.

Why Hire an Attorney for a Personal Injury Claim in Spokane?

A personal injury matter may seem straightforward at first, but the defendant may try to deflect blame to the victim or there could be multiple parties who share liability for a victim’s damages. An attorney can help navigate these issues and minimize any comparative negligence a client could absorb. A plaintiff who attempts self-representation not only risks having his or her case thrown out due to a procedural error but will also likely overlook avenues of compensation that an attorney would know to explore.