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Tacoma, Washington Personal Injury Lawyer Resources

6 practice-area pages for this city

If you have been hurt in Tacoma, on I-5 through the Nalley Valley, on SR-16 crossing the Narrows, or anywhere else in Pierce County, Washington's law works very differently from most of the country. Washington is a pure comparative fault state, which means you can recover damages even if you were 99% at fault. Your recovery is simply reduced by your percentage of blame. That rule protects injured people more than the modified-fault rules in most other states, but it does not stop insurance adjusters from trying to push as much blame onto you as they can.

Tacoma presents a distinct case profile. The Port of Tacoma generates heavy commercial truck traffic through the Tideflats and along I-5. Commuter congestion on the I-5/SR-512 interchange produces frequent rear-end chain-reaction crashes. Military personnel and their families at Joint Base Lewis-McChord add another layer of jurisdictional complexity when federal torts claims or Feres doctrine issues come into play. And the city's older housing stock means premises liability and dog bite claims are common.

I am George Goldberg, founding partner at Goldberg & Loren. Our firm has spent more than 32 years and over 20,000 cases representing injured people, and we have built a dedicated Tacoma practice around the specific realities of Pierce County injury claims. I started the firm in 1994 defending insurance carriers, switched to representing the injured in 1996, and have never looked back. The perspective I gained on the defense side is exactly what we now use to anticipate, and dismantle, the arguments those same carriers raise against our clients.

Below you will find our directory of Tacoma practice-area pages. Each is a dedicated resource for a specific type of claim. Start with the page that matches your situation, or skip straight to a free consultation.

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in Tacoma and you have questions about your rights, the single most important thing you can do is talk to a lawyer before the other side locks in their version of events. Call Goldberg & Loren at 1-888-352-9243 for a free, confidential consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to file an injury lawsuit in Tacoma, Washington?

Washington generally imposes a three-year statute of limitations on personal injury claims, measured from the date of injury. Claims against public entities, for example a crash involving a Pierce Transit bus or a City of Tacoma vehicle, require a formal tort claim notice filed before you can sue, and that notice window is much shorter. Call us right away if any public agency may be involved.

What is Washington's pure comparative fault rule?

Washington is one of the most plaintiff-friendly fault states in the country. Your damages are reduced by your percentage of fault, but you can still recover even if you were largely responsible for the incident. This is very different from Oregon's 51% bar or the strict contributory fault rules in a handful of states. It is one reason Washington remains a meaningful jurisdiction for injured people to pursue full compensation.

Does it matter that I was injured on or near Joint Base Lewis-McChord?

Yes. Federal jurisdiction can change everything. Incidents involving federal employees, federal property, or active-duty service members may fall under the Federal Tort Claims Act or be limited by the Feres doctrine. These cases have different deadlines and procedural rules, and they need a lawyer who has handled them before. Call us and we can tell you quickly whether federal or state law governs your claim.

What does it cost to hire Goldberg & Loren?

Nothing up front. We work on contingency, which means our fee comes out of any recovery we obtain for you. If we do not win, you owe us nothing for our time or our costs. The consultation is free and carries no obligation.

What if the other driver was uninsured?

Washington requires insurers to offer uninsured and underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, and most drivers carry at least some. UM/UIM on your own policy can be the most important source of recovery in these cases. Adjusters frequently lowball UIM claims. We know the playbook and how to counter it.

Should I give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer?

Not without talking to a lawyer first. Adjusters are trained to ask questions designed to lock in facts that hurt your case later. You are not legally required to give the other side's insurer a recorded statement, and doing so almost never helps you. Call us before you agree to anything.

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