Adler Giersch

We handle a wide range of personal injury matters, including:

• Drunk and drugged driving accidents
• Automobile accidents
• Injuries to pedestrians
• Bicycle accidents
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other head injuries
• Wrongful death
• Neck and back injuries

Our attorneys work throughout the Puget Sound and broader Washington State.

How we work with clients

• Compassionate, client-focused approach: We understand the emotional, physical, and financial toll that personal injuries take, and we aim to help calm the chaos so you can focus on healing.
• Team-based representation: Your attorney works closely with a paralegal and support team, who help track the status of your case, communicate with you, and coordinate with medical providers and insurers.
• Free initial consultation: If you have been hurt and someone else may be at fault, we encourage you to consult with us so we can help you understand your rights and options.
• Contingency fee structure: Our fee is typically one-third (1/3) of the overall settlement, and we do not get paid unless your case is completed and you receive a recovery.

If you have questions about whether your situation fits within these practice areas, you can contact us to discuss your accident or injury and whether it makes sense to hire an attorney.

• Address: 333 Taylor Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
• Telephone: 206-682-0300

Issaquah

• Address: 250 East Sunset Way, Issaquah, WA 98027
• Telephone: 425-643-0700

Everett

• Address: 4204 Colby Avenue, Everett, WA 98203
• Telephone: 425-338-7700

Kent

• Address: 1111 West Meeker Street, Kent, WA 98032
• Telephone: 253-854-4500

How to request a consultation

• You can call any of the offices listed above to request a consultation.
• You can also submit a consultation request through the form on the Adler Giersch website.

If you are unsure which office is most convenient, contact any location and the team will help route your inquiry appropriately.

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• If you have been hurt and someone else may be at fault, Adler Giersch recommends that you consult with an attorney to understand your rights, even if you are not sure you need to hire one.
• Initial consultations with Adler Giersch are free, and you are not pressured to hire the firm.

Contingency fee structure

• Adler Giersch typically works on a contingency fee basis.
• The firm's fee is typically 1/3 (one-third) of the overall settlement.
• The firm does not get paid unless your case is completed and you receive a settlement or recovery.

Case costs

• In addition to attorney fees, cases may involve costs such as:
• Obtaining medical records and employment records
• Police reports and investigations
• Copy charges and meetings with doctors
• These costs are necessary to develop the evidence supporting your claim and are considered when the firm advises you whether hiring an attorney makes financial sense for you.

Roles of your attorney and paralegal

• Your attorney and paralegal work as a team and meet regularly to discuss the status and direction of your case.
• If your attorney is in court, meeting with doctors, or negotiating with insurance companies, your paralegal is available to answer questions and help you.
• If your paralegal cannot answer a question, they will get the answer, set up a call, or schedule a meeting with your attorney.

Insurance, bills, and medical treatment (high-level overview)

• If you were in a motor vehicle collision with Personal Injury Protection (PIP) or MedPay coverage on the vehicle, those benefits usually pay eligible accident-related medical bills first, and in some cases limited wage loss and household services.
• If PIP or MedPay is unavailable or exhausted, your health insurance typically pays covered accident-related treatment, subject to your policy's rules.
• Most insurance policies include subrogation provisions, meaning the insurer may seek reimbursement from your settlement for bills they paid. Washington law may require certain insurers to share in your legal fees and costs when this happens.

The details of coverage, subrogation, and who pays which bills depend on your specific policies and circumstances. For anything beyond what is summarized here, the agent should direct you to speak with Adler Giersch directly.

Settlement and lawsuits (high-level overview)

• In most cases, it is best to wait to settle until you have finished treatment or your doctors believe you have recovered as much as possible and understand any permanent limitations.
• Many claims settle through negotiation with the at-fault insurance company after a demand letter explaining the accident, injuries, and impacts on your life.
• If the insurance company refuses to pay fair compensation, a lawsuit may be filed. This is done only after discussion with you and with your approval.

Time limits (statutes of limitations) apply to personal injury claims. For specific questions about your situation, contact Adler Giersch directly rather than relying on this summary.

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