What damages can I receive in a Washington personal injury claim?

Seattle Personal Injury Lawyer Preet Kode Can Help You Maximize Your Compensation for Accident-Related Expenses

In an instant, your life can change forever. A driver runs a red light, a store fails to clean up a spill, or a doctor makes a careless mistake—and you find yourself with serious injuries, mounting medical debt, and forced time off work.

As you pick up the pieces, you may wonder: what now? While no amount of money can undo the trauma you've suffered, Washington law allows personal injury victims to pursue a legal claim against the at-fault party. Kode Law is here to help you get the compensation you need to move forward.

Medical Expenses

One of the most crucial elements of a personal injury claim is compensation for your medical treatment. This includes reimbursement for:

Ambulance fees. The cost of emergency medical transport from the accident scene to the hospital.

ER and hospital bills. Expenses for emergency room treatment, diagnostic testing, surgery, and inpatient care.

Doctor and specialist visits. Costs for follow-up appointments with your primary doctor, surgeons, and other specialists.

Medication. Reimbursement for prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicine related to your injury.

Physical therapy. Bills for rehabilitation to help you regain strength and function.

Medical equipment. Compensation for crutches, braces, wheelchairs, and home modifications to accommodate a disability.

Lost Income

Serious injuries often require extended time off work to attend doctor's appointments and focus on your recovery. Your personal injury claim should account for the earnings you lose as a result, including:

Missed paychecks. Compensation for the regular wages you would have earned had you been able to work.

Bonus or commission. Reimbursement for additional income beyond your salary that you lost due to your injury.

Paid time off. Repayment for any vacation days, sick time, or personal time off you had to use while recovering.

Reduced earning capacity. Compensation for the impact of the injury on your ability to earn the same level of income in the future.

Property Damage

If any of your personal property was damaged in the incident that caused your injury, you can seek reimbursement for repairs or replacement as part of your claim. Common examples include:

Vehicle damage. The costs to repair your car after an auto accident or replace it if it was totaled.
Broken phone or laptop. Replacement costs for a cellphone, laptop, tablet, or other device that was damaged in your accident.
Clothing and accessories. Reimbursement for torn or bloodied clothing, broken eyeglasses, jewelry, or a damaged purse or bag.

Pain and Suffering

Not all damages in a personal injury claim have a clear dollar amount. Washington law also allows you to seek compensation for the physical pain and emotional anguish you experienced as a result of your injury. Examples include:

Physical pain. The actual pain and discomfort you suffered from your injuries and medical treatment.
Mental distress. Anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, and other psychological impacts resulting from the accident and your injuries.
Loss of enjoyment. Limitations on your ability to participate in sports, hobbies, social activities, and other things you previously enjoyed.
Disfigurement. The mental anguish and loss of self-esteem caused by accident-related scarring or other permanent changes to your appearance.

How Kode Law Can Help You Get the Compensation You Deserve

If you were injured due to someone else's negligence, you shouldn't have to shoulder the financial burden on your own. Experienced Seattle personal injury attorney Preet Kode can thoroughly assess your case and fight for the full compensation you need to get your life back on track. With extensive experience handling car accident claims, slip and fall cases, medical negligence, and other personal injury matters in the Seattle area, Preet will provide the knowledgeable guidance you need during this difficult time.

Please do not make the mistake of going without legal representation because you think you can’t afford an attorney. We accept cases on a contingency fee basis, so there’s no upfront cost. Having a skilled advocate like Preet in your corner can also help you secure a better settlement than what you’d be able to reach on your own. For example, here’s what our client Fred A. had to say about his experience:

“I was involved in an auto accident a few months ago that was the fault of the other driver. The other driver was not insured so everything was handled by my insurance. Upon a referral from a friend, I contacted them and it was the smartest decision I could have made. Preet and Sarah immediately made me feel at ease and were always easily available to answer any questions I had. I was always treated like my case was the most important thing they were dealing with. I ended up with a settlement that was at least 4-5 times what I would have received on my own.”

Want to know more? Check out our client testimonials and case results to learn about our experience helping injury victims like you maximize their compensation.