Auto Accidents

Professional Auto Accidents Lawyer Serving Everett, WA

Being hurt in an accident caused by someone else’s carelessness can be overwhelming. Stress levels might rise significantly when you need medical care, miss work, or have your car fixed. Monro Law Firm P.S. Inc.’s top priorities are to reduce stress and ensure you get the monetary compensation you are due.


By reading on, read more about our beneficial services as your vehicle accident representation. Don’t be reluctant to reach out or call us; we offer free case evaluations!

Motor Vehicle Accidents

A truck, car, or motorcycle accident can turn your life upside-down instantly. To recover from the accident and move on with your life, you must ensure that you are adequately compensated; otherwise, medical bills and lost income could quickly pose insurmountable problems. However, the legal process can be intimidating without the help of an experienced auto accident lawyer, especially if alcohol was involved and the driver who hit you was intoxicated.


If you or a loved one was involved in an auto accident, come to Monro Law Firm, P.S. Inc. Our legal team will help you receive the assistance you need.

Pedestrian Accidents

So, what happens after a car vs. pedestrian accident? What is the recourse, what are the likely injuries, what can you do if you have been hit by a car or truck?


First, you can and should reach out to a lawyer specializing in car accident claims. Even discounting personal injury issues for the moment, you will be in the fight of your life dealing with medical professionals, powers of attorney, possible financial trust concerns, and of course, insurance company adjusters.


The scope of your options and what you might be able to gain in compensation for them may sound like a lot, but in reality, you could be affected by this accident for the rest of your life.

 

Give Monro Law Firm, P.S. Inc. a call! We truly believe that if you are better informed of your options, you will make better choices in moving forward through challenging times. 

Pedestrian Accidents

So, what happens after a car vs. pedestrian accident? What is the recourse, what are the likely injuries, what can you do if you have been hit by a car or truck?


First, you can and should reach out to a lawyer specializing in car accident claims. Even discounting personal injury issues for the moment, you will be in the fight of your life dealing with medical professionals, powers of attorney, possible financial trust concerns, and of course, insurance company adjusters.


The scope of your options and what you might be able to gain in compensation for them may sound like a lot, but in reality, you could be affected by this accident for the rest of your life.

 

Give Monro Law Firm, P.S. Inc. a call! We truly believe that if you are better informed of your options, you will make better choices in moving forward through challenging times. 

Defective Highway Designs

The highways you drive on every day should not be something you fear. The government has a literal army of engineers and accredited construction workers making sure the designs of the highways keep you safe and that they do not fail for seemingly no reason whatsoever. It is a sad fact, though, that for all the foresight that goes into designing, building, and maintaining a highway, sometimes things go wrong.

  • Failures of Bridges, Overpasses, & Overhead Structures

    These failures could take various forms, from the accidental design of an overpass that is too low for state and federal highway regulations, causing vehicles to impact the overpass itself, to inadequate safety measures for vehicles going over a bridge. Simply put, if a failure of the structure caused you injury in any way, there is possibly liability on the part of another party. Working with an experienced defective highway design lawyer can help determine who might be at fault and how you must be made whole and compensated for your physical or mental health injuries.

  • Improper Guardrails & Barricades

    Is it truly a guardrail when it is the cause of your injuries or, in some cases, the death of someone involved in an accident? Sometimes, a poorly designed guardrail or barricade can be even more dangerous than not having one. You would be surprised, too, how little oversight goes into the installation of some of these.


    It does not take a degree in physics to recognize that barricades and guardrails are not something you want to encounter in an unsafe manner (going 70mph, for instance). Suppose you have been in an accident where a poorly designed and/or placed guardrail or barricade caused an injury or damage to your property. In that case, you should consult an experienced highway design lawyer to determine your options.


  • Poorly Maintained or Missing Traffic Signs or Signals

    You might remember from driver’s education classes to follow the rules of the road. If you do not, injuries or death can result. So, what happens when the rules of the road are missing? What do you do if you do not know a stop sign at an upcoming highway intersection? This scenario is probably one of the scariest and most dangerous situations you can encounter on the road—a poorly maintained or even missing traffic sign or signal. Tragically, these all too often result in injuries and some cases, deaths.

Defective Highway Designs

The highways you drive on every day should not be something you fear. The government has a literal army of engineers and accredited construction workers making sure the designs of the highways keep you safe and that they do not fail for seemingly no reason whatsoever. It is a sad fact, though, that for all the foresight that goes into designing, building, and maintaining a highway, sometimes things go wrong.

  • Failures of Bridges, Overpasses, & Overhead Structures

    These failures could take various forms, from the accidental design of an overpass that is too low for state and federal highway regulations, causing vehicles to impact the overpass itself, to inadequate safety measures for vehicles going over a bridge. Simply put, if a failure of the structure caused you injury in any way, there is possibly liability on the part of another party. Working with an experienced defective highway design lawyer can help determine who might be at fault and how you must be made whole and compensated for your physical or mental health injuries.

  • Improper Guardrails & Barricades

    Is it truly a guardrail when it is the cause of your injuries or, in some cases, the death of someone involved in an accident? Sometimes, a poorly designed guardrail or barricade can be even more dangerous than not having one. You would be surprised, too, how little oversight goes into the installation of some of these.


    It does not take a degree in physics to recognize that barricades and guardrails are not something you want to encounter in an unsafe manner (going 70mph, for instance). Suppose you have been in an accident where a poorly designed and/or placed guardrail or barricade caused an injury or damage to your property. In that case, you should consult an experienced highway design lawyer to determine your options.


  • Poorly Maintained or Missing Traffic Signs or Signals

    You might remember from driver’s education classes to follow the rules of the road. If you do not, injuries or death can result. So, what happens when the rules of the road are missing? What do you do if you do not know a stop sign at an upcoming highway intersection? This scenario is probably one of the scariest and most dangerous situations you can encounter on the road—a poorly maintained or even missing traffic sign or signal. Tragically, these all too often result in injuries and some cases, deaths.

I’ve Been in An Accident—Now What?

Seek Medical Attention

Whether you think you are injured or not, you should always seek medical attention, even if you have to pay for it out of pocket. The medical evidence of any injuries will help with a settlement from the insurance company, and if it goes to court, it will help your case. Continue to see a medical professional for any new or worsening symptoms related to the accident.

Determine Who Is Liable 

Most accidents involving a drunk driver are deemed as the drunk driver is at fault. However, you could be at fault or partially, depending on the circumstances. You have to prove that the drunk driver’s negligence is linked to his intoxication and caused the accident. There are five essential elements of a negligent case:

  1. Duty: When operating a vehicle, you must follow all traffic laws, yield to hazards, and respect the safety of others.
  2. Breach of Duty: Speeding, driving recklessly, and driving impaired
  3. Cause in Fact: If the drunk driver was not impaired, would you still have suffered injuries
  4. Proximate Cause: The drunk driver’s impairment cannot be proven to be the proximate cause of your injuries if your injuries were not able to be reasonably foreseen by the drunk driver.
  5. Damages: You must be able to prove you suffered damages (bodily or vehicle)

Do Not Settle Right Away

The other person’s insurance company will try to get to settle sooner rather than later. This is not a good idea because some injuries do not show up immediately or worsen. You want to wait until you are stable. You will also be asked to sign a release of liability at the time of settlement, meaning if more injuries show up related to the accident, you will not be able to present them as part of your claim. You will also have a better chance of getting a higher settlement if the drunk driver is convicted of or pleads guilty to driving under the influence (DUI).

Hire an Attorney

If you are in a motor vehicle accident, you should hire an attorney to help you with your case. Finding one that practices personal injury will help you build a case and determine who is liable. Monro Law Firm, P.S. Inc. is here for you from start to finish, and we’ll walk you through the whole process and go to court when necessary.

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