What is your Washington car accident claim worth?
Answer 8 quick questions about the crash, your injuries and your treatment. You'll get a settlement range that accounts for Washington's fault and insurance rules, plus a free case review from a local attorney if you want one.
Answer 8 quick questions and see a settlement range that accounts for Washington law. Free and confidential.
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Your estimate
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- Free, with no obligation to hire anyone
- Accounts for Washington's fault and insurance rules
Typical settlement ranges by injury
Your injury sets the starting range. Treatment, lost income, fault and the other driver's insurance decide where a claim lands inside it. Tap an injury to see what moves it higher.
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What moves it higher: Months of physical therapy or chiropractic care, pain that limits work or daily life, and MRI findings push a claim toward the top.
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What moves it higher: Permanent or visible scarring, especially on the face or hands, and any need for plastic surgery.
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What moves it higher: Lasting headaches, memory or concentration problems, and a neurologist's diagnosis. Severe brain injuries can exceed $1M.
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What moves it higher: Surgery with plates or screws, fractures that heal poorly, and long stretches off work.
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What moves it higher: Spinal injections or surgery, and nerve symptoms like numbness or pain running down an arm or leg.
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What moves it higher: Emergency surgery, organ damage and extended hospital stays.
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What moves it higher: Permanent loss of movement, lifetime care costs and lost earning capacity.
Ranges are general estimates based on commonly reported settlements for similar injuries. They aren't a prediction or guarantee for any case. Scale is logarithmic so small and large claims both stay readable.
How it works
No documents, no account and no cost. Just what happened and how it's affected you.
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Answer 8 questions
Tell us about the crash, how you were hurt and the care you've had so far.
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See your range
Your estimate adjusts for injury, treatment, missed work, fault and the vehicle involved.
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Talk to a local attorney, free
If you want, a Washington car accident attorney reviews your answers and calls you. No obligation.
Washington rules that change what a claim is worth
Settlements aren't the same in every state. These are the rules that matter most after a crash here.
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You have three years to file
Most injury claims must be filed within 3 years of the crash. Claims against a city, county or the state have extra notice steps, so earlier is safer.
RCW 4.16.080 -
Partial fault doesn't end your claim
Washington follows pure comparative fault. If you were 20% at fault, you can still recover 80% of your damages.
RCW 4.22.005 -
No cap on pain and suffering
The Washington Supreme Court struck down limits on non-economic damages, so compensation for serious injuries isn't capped by statute.
Sofie v. Fibreboard Corp., 1989 -
PIP can pay your first bills
Insurers must offer Personal Injury Protection with every Washington auto policy. Unless you declined it in writing, it covers medical bills and lost wages no matter who was at fault.
RCW 48.22.085 -
UIM covers you when they can't
Underinsured motorist coverage must also be offered. It can pay when the at-fault driver is uninsured, underinsured or drove off.
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Policy limits often set the ceiling
Most settlements are paid by insurance. Commercial trucks and rideshare trips usually carry far higher limits than personal policies, which is why the vehicle matters.
Questions people ask first
Straight answers about Washington car accident claims.
How accurate is the estimate?
It's a starting point, not a valuation. It weighs the same things attorneys and insurers look at: injury type, treatment, lost income, fault and insurance. It can't see your medical records, the police report or the other driver's policy, so a free attorney review will give you a sharper number.
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Washington?
Most injury claims must be filed within three years of the crash (RCW 4.16.080). Claims involving a government vehicle or road have extra notice steps. Either way, starting early makes it easier to collect footage, witness details and records.
Can I get compensation if I was partly at fault?
Yes. Washington uses pure comparative fault, so your compensation is reduced by your share of the blame rather than eliminated. Even drivers who were mostly at fault can recover something.
What does it cost to talk to an attorney?
The case review is free. Most car accident attorneys work on contingency, meaning their fee is a percentage of what they recover for you and you pay nothing upfront.
Should I accept the insurance company's first offer?
Not before you know what your claim is worth. Early offers often arrive before the full cost of your treatment is known, and once you sign a release you usually can't reopen the claim.
Is Seattle Car Accidents a law firm?
No. Seattle Car Accidents connects people hurt in crashes with independent Washington attorneys. Using this tool or sharing your information doesn't create an attorney-client relationship.
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