Washington Car Accident Lawyer – Gregory Stuck, Esq.

A Trial Attorney Admitted in Washington

Gregory Stuck is licensed in Washington and represents people seriously injured in crashes across the state. Washington cases are handled by appointment and remotely, with local counsel associated where a matter benefits from it, and with the same trial-first preparation behind every case the firm takes.

Washington Rules That Work in Your Favor

Washington gives injury victims a stronger legal position than most states, and insurance adjusters rarely volunteer any of it. You have three years to file suit under RCW 4.16.080(2). The state follows pure comparative fault under RCW 4.22.005, meaning your own share of fault reduces your recovery proportionately but never eliminates it. And by statute, RCW 46.61.688(6), the failure to wear a seat belt is not admissible as evidence of negligence in any civil action, no matter how often an adjuster hints otherwise.

No Caps on Damages

Since the Washington Supreme Court decided Sofie v. Fibreboard Corp. in 1989, Washington has had no cap on compensatory damages. The jury that hears your case decides what your injuries are worth, including pain and suffering, and the legislature cannot formula that number down.

When Your Own Insurer Is the Problem

Underinsured motorist claims often turn into fights with your own carrier. Washington law puts real pressure on insurers there: under Olympic Steamship v. Centennial, an insurer that forces its policyholder to litigate to obtain the benefits of the policy pays the policyholder’s attorney fees. That rule changes settlement conversations, and using it well is part of the job.

The statutes and cases behind this page are collected, with citations, in the Washington Law Reference.

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