First, what does the term “personal injury” mean? Personal injury is a legal term used to describe an injury to the body, mind, and/or emotions, commonly caused by the negligence, wrongdoing, or mistake of another party. Personal injuries include but are not limited to:

• Auto accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Dog bites
• Slip and fall injuries
• Medical malpractice
• Dental malpractice
• Wrongful death
• Product defect injury
• Work-related accidents
• Assault claims
• Construction site accidents

Second, what does a personal injury attorney do? A personal injury attorney is hired by the injured person (or family member in a wrongful death case) to protect him or her and fight for his or her rights and just compensation for all losses and damages caused by the at-fault insurance company or party. Personal injury attorneys also supervise the repair of the damaged vehicle, coordinate the appropriate healthcare team for a quicker, more complete recovery, and track all expenses related to the injury. Throughout the personal injury case, the attorney provides all communication and negotiation with the at-fault insurance company(ies) or party. Negotiations can lead to mediation, arbitration, and/or a jury trial in a court of law, depending upon the unique details of the case and which legal avenues are necessary to get the best result for the injured person. Therefore, it is absolutely critical to select the right personal injury attorney with finely-tuned specialized skills and qualifications. Your attorney of choice must have:

• A winning track record of ongoing jury trials (several every year)
• Excellent communication and follow-through skills
• Smart and tough negotiation techniques
• Insurance savvy to provide a rock-solid offense and defense against the expert money-saving tactics of deep-pocketed insurance companies.
• The expertise and willingness to closely oversee all aspects of recovery, from choosing and monitoring the right healthcare providers at the appropriate time to getting post-accident bills paid.

At Urquia Law, we use all of the aforementioned specialized skills to protect you and your family. We fight smart and hard for you and your rightful compensation for all damages, losses, pain and suffering. We work on a contingency or “No Win No Fee” basis. In other words, when you win your case and get paid, we get paid by the at-fault party or insurance company. If you don’t win and don’t get paid, neither do we. Call us at 360-390-4104. We’d love the opportunity to explore the details of your personal injury case with you, at no charge. If your case warrants the expertise of a personal injury attorney, we would be honored to be your personal injury attorney of choice.