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It rarely takes more than a moment. A distracted driver, a wet floor with no warning sign, a missed diagnosis, a dog off its leash. Someone else was careless, and now you are the one hurting, missing work, and wondering who pays for it.
Meanwhile, the other side already has people working to pay you as little as possible. You deserve someone working just as hard for you.
A Kent personal injury lawyer levels that fight and works to get you paid for the harm someone else caused. Goldberg & Loren stands up for injured people in Kent and across King County, recovering money for medical bills, lost wages, and pain. The firm was founded in 1996, and its Kent cases are handled by attorneys licensed and active in Washington.
The first call is free and private. You pay nothing up front, and no fee at all unless we win money for you.
If you were just hurt, two things matter most right now: get medical care, and do not give the insurance company a recorded statement before you talk to a lawyer. Call us at (253) 336-5664 any time.
Were You Hurt in Kent?
Our lawyers handle injury claims across Kent and King County. Find out what your case may be worth and how long you have to act. No fee unless we win.
Free Case Review ›Key Takeaways
- Most Kent injury claims must be filed within 3 years of the injury under RCW 4.16.080(2). Claims against a city, county, or the state move faster and need a formal notice first.
- Washington uses pure comparative fault. Even if you were partly to blame, you can still recover. Your award is reduced by your share of the fault.
- Washington puts no cap on pain-and-suffering damages, after Sofie v. Fibreboard (1989).
- Goldberg & Loren works on a contingency fee. You owe no attorney fee unless we recover money for you.
- Three firm attorneys are active members of the Washington State Bar, each verifiable by bar number below.
Why Choose Goldberg & Loren in Kent?
Plenty of firms advertise in Kent. A few things set our work apart, and all of them are easy to check.
- No Fee Unless We Win: We take injury cases on a contingency fee. You pay no attorney fee unless we recover money for you, so the first call costs you nothing.
- Verified Washington Attorneys: Three of our lawyers are active members of the Washington State Bar. Each bar number below links to the official state directory.
- A Focus on Injury Law: George Goldberg has practiced law since 1994 and founded Goldberg & Loren to represent injured people. Injury work is what the firm does.
- We Know Kent Roads: From SR 167 to Pacific Highway South to the Kent Valley freight routes, we know where and how people get hurt here.
- Partner-Reviewed Cases: George Goldberg reviews Kent cases himself when they come in, so a partner sees your claim from the start.
- We Handle the Insurer: You focus on healing. We deal with the adjusters, the paperwork, and the deadlines that can sink a claim.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Kent
Goldberg & Loren is a personal injury law firm. Every case starts the same way. Someone got hurt because another person, business, or driver was careless. We handle the main types of personal injury accidents and focus on serious injuries in Kent and across King County.
We do not handle workers' compensation claims in Washington. But if someone other than your employer caused a work injury, that part may still be a case we can take. When in doubt, just ask.
Car and Vehicle Accidents
Crashes on I-5, SR 167, SR 18, and Kent's surface streets, including rideshare and commercial drivers.
Motorcycle Accidents
Rider-down crashes, left-turn violations, and cases against uninsured drivers.
Truck Accidents
Big-rig wrecks on the Kent Valley freight routes, with their own federal rules and large insurance policies.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents
People hit while walking or riding, including on Kent's known high-crash streets.
Dog Bites
Washington holds dog owners responsible, even for a first bite. Know what to do after a dog bite.
Medical Malpractice
Surgical mistakes, missed diagnoses, birth injuries, and hospital negligence.
Premises Liability and Slip and Fall
Injuries on unsafe property, from stores and apartments to warehouses.
Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
Life-changing injuries that need long-term care and careful case work.
Wrongful Death
Help for families who lost a loved one because of someone else's carelessness.
Sexual Abuse Civil Claims
Cases against an abuser and the schools, churches, or programs that let the abuse happen.
Nursing Home and Elder Abuse
Neglect and abuse in long-term care, with civil claims under Washington law.
Personal Injury
The core of our practice. If a careless person or company hurt you, we help you seek money for what you lost.
Not sure if your case fits? Call us, and we will tell you how we handle your type of case.
How a Kent Personal Injury Lawyer Builds Your Case
A strong claim is built, not found. Some people consider settling a car accident without a lawyer, which can make sense for a minor claim, but serious injuries are where careful case-building pays off. Here is how the work goes from your first call to a resolution.
- Free case review: We listen to what happened, explain your options, and tell you whether you have a claim. No cost, no pressure.
- Investigation: We gather the police report, photos, medical records, and witness accounts. On serious crashes we may bring in crash or medical experts.
- We handle the insurers: All adjuster calls and paperwork run through us. You do not give a recorded statement or sign anything without us reviewing it first.
- Demand and negotiation: Once your treatment is far enough along to value the case, we send a demand and push for a full, fair settlement.
- Lawsuit, if needed: If the insurer will not pay fairly, we file suit and prepare for trial. Many cases settle once the other side sees we are ready to go.
What to Do After an Accident in Kent
What you do in the first days can decide what your claim is worth. If you are able, take these steps.
- Get medical care right away. A gap in treatment is the first thing an insurer uses to argue you were not really hurt.
- Report the crash. Call police to the scene, and file the state report if it applies (see the reporting rules below).
- Document everything. Photograph the vehicles, the scene, your injuries, and get names and numbers of any witnesses.
- Do not admit fault or guess. Stick to facts with police, and say nothing like "I'm fine" before you are checked out.
- Be careful with the insurer. You do not have to give the other driver's insurance a recorded statement, and it helps to know the tactics insurers use to pay less. Talk to a lawyer first.
- Stay off social media about the crash. A photo or comment can be twisted to question your injuries. See how social media can impact your injury case.
What Is Your Kent Injury Claim Worth?
No honest lawyer can name a number before seeing the facts. Your claim depends on how badly you were hurt, how clear the other side's fault is, and the insurance available. Washington law lets you seek several kinds of damages.
Economic Damages
Hard costs you can add up: medical bills, future care, lost wages, lost earning power, and property damage.
Non-Economic Damages
Pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life. Washington puts no cap on these.
Wrongful Death Damages
When a family loses a loved one, the law allows recovery for support, services, and the loss of the relationship.
A settlement number is not what you take home. Your medical bills, any health-insurance liens, and the attorney fee come out of the gross figure first. A good lawyer works to raise the total and to lower the liens, so more lands in your pocket.
How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost in Kent?
Goldberg & Loren handles injury cases on a contingency fee. You pay no attorney fee up front and no hourly bill. The fee is a percentage of what we recover, and it comes out only if we win money for you.
If we do not recover anything, you owe no attorney fee. That is the whole point of the no-fee promise. It also means we only take cases we believe in, because we are paid only when you are. The first consultation is always free.
Table of Contents
Kent Practice Areas
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Car Accidents
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Dog Bites
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Personal Injury
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Truck Accidents
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Wrongful Death
How Washington Law Decides Fault
Two Washington rules decide most injury cases: who was at fault, and by how much. Both rules tend to favor injured people more than the rules in many other states.
You Can Recover Even If You Were Partly at Fault
Washington follows pure comparative fault under RCW 4.22.005. Your share of the blame lowers what you collect, but it never blocks you. If you were 40% at fault, you can still recover 60% of your damages.
Many states cut you off once you are 50% or more to blame. Washington does not. That is why an insurer's quick claim that the crash was "your fault" is not the end of your case.
The Four Elements of a Negligence Claim
To win a typical injury case, you have to prove four things. Each one has to be backed by evidence.
- Duty. The other person owed you a duty of care, such as a driver's duty to drive safely.
- Breach. They broke that duty, for example by speeding or running a light.
- Causation. That breach actually caused your injury, not something else.
- Damages. You suffered real harm, like medical bills, lost income, or pain.
No Cap on Pain-and-Suffering Money
Washington sets no limit on pain-and-suffering damages. The state Supreme Court threw out the old limit in Sofie v. Fibreboard (1989). The court ruled that capping the award took away the right to a jury.
Washington Filing Deadlines by Claim Type
A statute of limitations is the deadline to file a lawsuit. Miss it and you usually lose the case, even if you were clearly in the right. These are the deadlines that matter most for Kent injuries.
| Claim type | Deadline | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Car accident / general injury | 3 years from the injury | RCW 4.16.080(2) |
| Premises liability (slip and fall) | 3 years from the injury | RCW 4.16.080(2) |
| Medical malpractice | 3 years from the act, or 1 year from discovery, capped at 8 years | RCW 4.16.350 |
| Wrongful death | 3 years from the date of death | RCW 4.20.010 + 4.16.080 |
| Product liability | 3 years from discovery; 12-year useful-safe-life presumption | RCW 7.72.060 |
| Childhood sexual abuse (acts on or after June 6, 2024) | No deadline | RCW 4.16.340 (HB 1618) |
| Childhood sexual abuse (earlier acts) | Discovery rule applies | RCW 4.16.340 |
| Adult sexual assault (civil) | 2 to 3 years, depending on how the claim is pleaded | RCW 4.16.080 / 4.16.100 |
| Claim against a city, county, or the state | File a tort claim first, then wait 60 days before suing | RCW 4.92.110 / 4.96.020 |
Statute text: Revised Code of Washington. Deadlines can change with the facts, and one injury can fall under more than one rule.
Claims against the government move the fastest. Was a public agency involved, like Kent Police, the City of Kent, King County, the state, a public hospital, or a school district? Then you must file a formal claim and wait 60 days before you can sue. Do not treat it like a three-year case. Act right away.
Reporting an Accident in Washington
Washington law gives you two jobs after a car crash. Skip either one and you could face criminal charges. You could also weaken your own injury claim.
Stop, Help, and Trade Information
RCW 46.52.020 says every driver in a crash must stop. You have to give your name, address, insurance, and license. You also have to help anyone who is hurt. Driving away is a hit and run. That is a crime, and it gets worse if someone dies.
File a Written Report Within 4 Days
RCW 46.52.030 says you must file a written report within four days if the crash caused injury, death, or property damage over the state limit. Right now that limit is $1,000 (Washington Department of Licensing).
Sources: RCW 46.52.020, RCW 46.52.030, and the Washington DOL collision-reporting page.
Injury Risks on Kent's Roads
Washington roads have turned deadly. The state had 809 traffic deaths in 2023, the most in 33 years. Deaths fell to about 730 in 2024 and to about 659 in 2025. The 2024 and 2025 counts are still preliminary (Washington Traffic Safety Commission, May 2026).
Walking is risky too. Washington had 160 pedestrian deaths in 2023, a record, then about 155 in 2024 and about 148 in 2025 (Washington Traffic Safety Commission). King County, where Kent sits, had 167 traffic deaths in 2023. That was the most ever for the county (King County Target Zero).
Kent sees more than its share. An analysis of Washington State Patrol crash data from 2011 to 2024 ranked the 30 most crash-prone intersections in the state. Eleven of them are in King County, and six of those sit in Kent, more than any other city in the county (Auburn Reporter).
| Kent intersection | Crashes (2011–2024) | Statewide rank |
|---|---|---|
| 116th Ave SE & Kent-Kangley Rd | 99 (41% injury rate) | 7th |
| Kent-Des Moines Rd (SR 516) & Military Rd S | 97 | 8th |
| SE 240th St & 104th Ave SE | 93 | 11th |
| 108th Ave SE & SE 208th St | 92 | 12th |
Source: analysis of Washington State Patrol collision data (2011–2024) reported by the Auburn Reporter, February 2026.
The causes are no surprise. In 2024, drunk or drugged driving played a part in 48% of Washington traffic deaths, and speeding in 34% (Washington Traffic Safety Commission). Kent streets like Pacific Highway South and the 140th and 132nd Avenue SE route have seen so many crashes that the city started safety projects to slow drivers down.
Sexual Abuse Civil Claims in Washington
Washington has made it easier for sexual abuse survivors to sue. You can bring a civil case against the abuser. You can also sue a school, church, youth program, foster agency, or employer that let the abuse happen.
The 2024 Change to the Childhood Abuse Deadline
Since June 6, 2024, there is no deadline to sue over childhood sexual abuse that was done on purpose. The change came from House Bill 1618, which updated RCW 4.16.340.
This applies only to abuse on or after June 6, 2024. It does not bring back claims that already ran out. For older abuse, a separate rule can still pause the clock until a survivor links the abuse to the harm it caused.
Adult sexual assault cases follow their own timing, usually two to three years. The rules turn on small details, so it is worth asking a lawyer before you assume your time has run out.
Our Washington-Licensed Attorneys
Only active members of the Washington State Bar can practice law in this state. The Goldberg & Loren attorneys who handle Kent cases are all active members in good standing. Each bar number below links to the official state directory, so you can check for yourself.
Partner · WSBA #54363 · Active
George has practiced law since 1994 and opened his own injury firm in 1996. He was admitted to the Washington State Bar on November 2, 2018, and is active today. He reviews Kent cases himself when they come in.
Attorney · WSBA #54390 · Active
James is a name partner at the firm and an active member of the Washington State Bar. He joined on November 7, 2018. He handles injury lawsuits for the firm's clients.
Attorney · WSBA #60527 · Active
Samuel is an active member of the Washington State Bar. He joined on January 30, 2023, and works at The Law Offices of Goldberg & Loren, P.A. He handles personal injury cases for the firm.
Client Results and Reviews
The strongest proof of a firm's work is what past clients say and what their cases recovered. Call us to talk through your own case.
Common Questions About Kent Personal Injury Claims
How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost in Kent?
Goldberg & Loren works on a contingency fee. You pay no attorney fee up front and no hourly bill. The fee is a percentage of what we recover, and you owe no attorney fee if we do not win money for you. The first consultation is free.
How Long Do I Have to File an Injury Claim in Kent?
Most personal injury claims have a three-year deadline from the date of injury under RCW 4.16.080(2). Other claim types differ, and claims against a city, county, or the state require a tort-claim filing first with a 60-day waiting period.
Do I Have a Case if I Was Partly at Fault?
Likely yes. Washington uses pure comparative fault under RCW 4.22.005. Your award is reduced by your share of the blame, but you are not barred from recovering, even if you were more than half at fault. An insurer's quick blame is not the last word.
What Should I Avoid Saying to the Insurance Adjuster?
Do not guess about fault, do not say you feel "fine" before a doctor checks you, and do not give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer. You are not required to. Anything you say can be used to reduce or deny your claim, so talk to a lawyer first.
Is It Worth Filing a Personal Injury Claim?
If someone else's carelessness left you with real injuries, lost income, or large medical bills, a claim is usually worth exploring. Because the first review is free and the fee is contingent, you can learn what your case is worth at no cost and no risk.
Do I Have to Report a Car Accident in Washington?
Yes. You must stop, exchange information, and help anyone injured under RCW 46.52.020. You must also file a written report within four days if the crash caused injury, death, or property damage of $1,000 or more under RCW 46.52.030.
Did Washington Remove the Statute of Limitations for Childhood Sexual Abuse?
For abuse occurring on or after June 6, 2024, yes. House Bill 1618 amended RCW 4.16.340 to eliminate the civil deadline for childhood sexual abuse based on intentional conduct. The change is not retroactive, so abuse before that date still uses the discovery rule.
Which Goldberg & Loren Attorneys Are Licensed in Washington?
Three: George Z. Goldberg (WSBA #54363), James M. Loren (WSBA #54390), and Samuel J. Pope (WSBA #60527). All three are active members of the Washington State Bar Association and eligible to practice, which you can confirm on the WSBA legal directory.
Hurt in Kent? Talk to a Lawyer First.
The first call is free and private. You pay nothing unless we win money for you. Tell us what happened, and we will tell you where you stand.
Free Case Review Call (253) 336-5664Goldberg & Loren · 21620 84th Ave S, Ste 201 D, Kent, WA 98032
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Sources
- Revised Code of Washington, Titles 4, 7, and 46 (statutes of limitations, comparative fault, accident reporting). app.leg.wa.gov/RCW (retrieved June 2026)
- Washington Department of Licensing, "Reporting collision damage" ($1,000 threshold). dol.wa.gov (retrieved June 2026)
- Washington Traffic Safety Commission, traffic fatality data, released May 2026 (preliminary 2024 and 2025 figures). wtsc.wa.gov (retrieved June 2026)
- King County Target Zero, county traffic-safety data. kingcountytargetzero.com (retrieved June 2026)
- Auburn Reporter, "Study shows top crash-prone intersections in King County" (analysis of Washington State Patrol collision data, 2011–2024), February 18, 2026. auburn-reporter.com (retrieved June 2026)
- Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1618 (2024 c 253), effective June 6, 2024, amending RCW 4.16.340. RCW 4.16.340 (retrieved June 2026)
- Washington State Bar Association legal directory, attorney status verification. mywsba.org (retrieved June 2026)
- Sofie v. Fibreboard Corp., 112 Wn.2d 636 (1989), Washington Supreme Court. Full opinion (Justia)
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Goldberg & Loren
21620 84th Ave S, Ste 201 D
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 336-5664
For most survivors, the hardest part of a case isn't the evidence — it's the decision to speak. When you're ready, our job is to carry the legal weight, guard your privacy, and make the people and institutions that failed you answer for it. You set the pace; we handle the fight.
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