Kirkland Personal Injury Attorneys

Local Legal Help For Accident Victims

Accidents happen when you least expect them, and sorting out the aftermath can feel overwhelming. In Kirkland, personal injury law gives people a way to seek fair treatment when they’re hurt by someone else’s actions. The right attorney can step in to handle insurance claims, explain your rights, and help you get the support you need.

There are many choices, but selecting the right personal injury attorney is important – one that understand Washington state laws and know how to fight for your best outcome.

Kirkland, WA Personal Injury Lawyers

The attorneys at Max Meyers Law understand what it is like to deal with a serious injury after an accident. Many of the accident victims we help are not able to return to work right away and may be seeking medical treatment for injuries sustained in an accident. If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, we recommend you contact an experienced Kirkland personal injury attorney to discuss your legal rights and options for getting the financial compensation you deserve.

Why Choose Max Meyers Law?

Max Meyers Law PLLC has been recognized for our outstanding legal service and has received several awards, including being voted “Best Lawyer” in the Best of Kirkland contest, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 award, and Avvo’s Top Attorney rating.

We are local Kirkland attorneys who have experience and specialize in the following types of cases:

Our firm offers a free consultation, so you do not need to worry about paying any fees to speak with one of our attorneys. We will listen and give you advice on the next steps you should take, whether you hire us as your attorney or not. If you are not able to get to our office for an in-person meeting, we can arrange to come to you.

Kirkland Accidents and Injuries

Kirkland is a popular place to visit for those who live in King County. The city is known for its beautiful parks like Juanita Beach Park and Marina Park, its Argosy cruises around Lake Washington, and cute shops and restaurants along Lake Washington Blvd. in Downtown Kirkland. Everyday life in Kirkland can change in an instant if you end up injured because someone doesn’t act safely. Personal injury law helps people recover after someone else makes a careless or reckless decision.

Washington State Laws Governing Personal Injury

Washington sets the rules for how and when you can bring a personal injury claim. Here are the key points you should know if you’re in Kirkland:

Comparative Fault: Washington follows “pure comparative negligence.” If you share some blame for the accident, you can still recover damages—but your percentage of fault reduces the amount you get. For example, if you’re 20% to blame in a car crash, you’ll receive 80% of your total damages.
Statute of Limitations: You have three years from the date of the incident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Missing this deadline often means the court will dismiss your case.
Dog Owner Responsibility: In Washington, dog owners are strictly liable for bites—even if the dog never showed aggression before. There are some exceptions if you were trespassing or provoking the animal.
Premises Liability: Property owners and businesses have a duty to maintain safe spaces. If they knew— or should have known—about a hazard and didn’t fix it, they can be held responsible for injuries.
Damages: You can recover money for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and sometimes other costs, like property damage.

Maximizing Your Settlement Value

Insurance companies move quickly and look for ways to pay as little as possible. If you don’t know the true value of your case, you may lose out on thousands of dollars in needed help. A Kirkland personal injury attorney pushes back against low offers and makes sure every loss is counted.
Here’s how they help boost your recovery:

Accurate Damage Assessment: Local attorneys know what your case is worth based on similar results in Kirkland. They add up your medical expenses, lost wages, pain, and future costs.
Negotiation Skills: Insurance adjusters use tactics to pressure you into settling fast. An experienced local lawyer stands firm and knows how to document every loss.
Access to Local Experts: Need a specialist to show how an injury changed your life? Kirkland attorneys have trusted connections with local doctors, physical therapists, and rehabilitation experts who can support your claim.
Full Picture of Long-Term Impact: Some injuries lead to problems that show up long after the accident. Attorneys know to include these in your demand, making the difference between a small check now and real help later.

Getting what you deserve takes more than filing a claim. It takes strong local knowledge, real negotiation, and the dedication to follow every detail from start to finish. Working with a Kirkland personal injury attorney gives you all three.

Proving Liability

Before you can be awarded any monetary losses from injuries sustained in an accident, you will need to prove that the other party’s negligence caused the accident. To prove liability, you will need to gather evidence against the other party who hit you and establish breach of duty of care to you and how this connects to your injuries from the accident. An attorney can help contact eyewitnesses to the accident, gather evidence against the other party and organize expert medical testimony if your case goes to trial. You do not have to do this all on your own. An accident attorney with the Max Myers Law team can take on this burden for you while you focus on healing and recovering.

Contact Max Meyers Law Today

If you have been injured in an auto accident, contact an experienced Kirkland personal injury attorney who can help you determine if hiring a lawyer is the best option for you. Not everyone who has been hurt in an accident needs to hire an attorney…and if that is the case, we will be honest and tell you this.

However, if you are in a situation where we recommend that you do hire an attorney, insurance companies themselves have said lawyers get their clients on average three times the amount they would get if they just tried to handle their claim on their own.

You want to hire an experienced attorney who knows how to navigate the insurance claims world and take the burden off you so that you can rest and recover from your injuries. If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in a motorcycle, car, truck or other accident in the Kirkland area, contact Max Meyers Law.

Our office is conveniently located on Kirkland Way (by appointment only). Call us at 425-970-9300 to schedule your free consultation or to request one of our complimentary books, Car Accident Secrets Unlocked, Motorcycle Accident Secrets Unlocked, Bicycle Accident Secrets Unlocked, Car Insurance Buying Secrets Unlocked.

Kirkland Resources for Accident Victims

Kirkland Medical Records
Evergreen Hospital Medical Center
12333 NE 130th Ln
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 899-1000

Kirkland Car Accident Reports
Kirkland Police Department
11750 NE 118th St
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 587-3400

Kirkland Emergency & Fire Records
Kirkland Fire Department (at City Hall)
123 5th Ave
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 587-3650

King County Dog Bite & Attack Records
Regional Animal Services of King County
21615 64th Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
(206) 296-7387