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The short answer. In Washington most injury claims must be filed within three years (RCW 4.16.080(2)). The trial court for Clallam County sits in Port Angeles, at 223 E 4th St, Ste 8, Port Angeles, WA 98362-3015. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
An injury changes the pace of your days. Medical visits, paperwork and worry about money can crowd out everything else. If you were hurt in Port Angeles because of another person’s actions, this page explains how Washington treats injury claims so you can plan your next step.
NeedAnAttorney.net is a matching service. It does not give legal advice about your case. What follows is general information about Washington injury law, taken from the text of the statutes, so you know which questions to ask. The form at the top of the page connects you with an attorney when you are ready.
Questions To Ask A Port Angeles Injury Attorney
Whoever you speak to, a few answers tell you a lot:
- If you were partly to blame. Ask what happens to your award if a jury finds you share the blame (RCW 4.22.005).
- The date. Ask for the specific last day to file in your case. The general rule is three years (RCW 4.16.080(2)).
- Any ceiling. Ask whether any rule restricts the amount you could recover in Washington.
- Fees and costs. Ask what the fee is, when it is paid, and which expenses are deducted from a settlement.
- The people. Ask who will be in touch with you and how quickly they return calls.
Personal Injury Types of Cases
Motor Vehicle Accidents
As long as the person that was operating the vehicle that injured you was negligent in some way, you can could have a claim for compensation. This can include.
- Car Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- 18 wheeler Accidents
- Motorcycle crashes
- Drunk Driving
- Distracted Driving
- Aggressive Driving
- and other types of motor vehicle accidents
Work Place Accidents
These types of personal injury lawsuits involve more that just a employee and employer. If you feel like your place of employment was negligent in some way, you might have a claim for compensation. These types of accidents can include.
- Slip and Fall
- Unsafe working conditions
- Unmaintained equipment
- Auto Accidents
- Death
- Electrical Hazards
- Occupational illnesses like COPD, contagious diseases, and asbestosis
- personal injuries at work
Premises Liability
Many premises liability claims are from a property owner’s duty to maintain a property in the way that does not endanger others. There are may ways a property owner can violate this duty.
- Broken Stairs
- Unlit alleyways
- Slippery Floors
- Surfaces that are uneven
- Places to receive burns
- Places to receive chemical exposure
- Dog bites
- and other dangerous conditions
Wrongful Death
When negligence leads to fatal injuries, a wrongful death suit can help the surviving family members hold the negligent company, persons, and or person accountable for what was done. A wrongful death case can involve different types of compensation from other personal injury claims. After a fatal accident, family members can ask an attorney to review what compensation the surviving loved ones may have a right to. These types of accidents can include.
- Auto Accident
- Maritime Accident
- Drowning
- Electrocution
- Falls
- Helicopter Accident
- Fire
- Firearm
- and other types of wrongful deaths
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What Shared Blame Means For You
Fault is rarely all on one side, and Washington law accounts for that. The source is RCW 4.22.005.
Your own share of the fault reduces your award in proportion to that share, and no fixed percentage ends the claim by itself, though a few narrow statutory exceptions can still bar a claim (RCW 4.22.005). Insurers often press this point first, so keep notes about how the injury happened.
Time Limits To Know
Washington allows three years to file most injury claims (RCW 4.16.080(2)). Extra time can be available for a child and in some other limited situations (RCW 4.16.190).
A claim against a government body usually has its own claim or notice steps that must be followed before you sue, so ask early (RCW 4.92.090, 4.92.100, 4.92.110). If someone died, the personal representative brings the claim and the general three year period of RCW 4.16.080(2) applies (RCW 4.16.080(2)). Missing the date usually ends the case, so ask any attorney to name the exact last day for yours.
Courts and Hospitals Near Port Angeles
Clallam County is the county the Census Bureau assigns to Port Angeles. Clallam County’s superior court is listed in Port Angeles, at 223 E 4th St, Ste 8, Port Angeles, WA 98362-3015. In Port Angeles, the state list of trauma centers names Olympic Medical Center as a Level III trauma center.
The three Washington acute care and critical access hospitals nearest Port Angeles in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hospital General Information file, measured in a straight line from the town’s coordinates, are Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles, 1.5 miles, an acute care hospital; Jefferson Healthcare in Port Townsend, 30.4 miles, a critical access hospital; and PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor, 34.1 miles, a critical access hospital. The street address of Olympic Medical Center is 939 Caroline St., Port Angeles, WA 98362.
These figures are straight line distances, so the drive from Port Angeles is longer. Whichever provider treated you, request your complete records and an itemized bill, and keep a list of every appointment.
Further down the same list are Whidbeyhealth Medical Center in Coupeville (35.7 miles) and Forks Community Hospital in Forks (45.2 miles). The file lists 1 Washington acute care or critical access hospital within 10 miles of Port Angeles, 1 within 25 miles and 7 within 50 miles, all in a straight line.
Closest to Port Angeles among the places this site covers are Oak Harbor, 39.6 miles east; Anacortes, 45.7 miles northeast; and Silverdale, 47.3 miles southeast. From Port Angeles, Spokane lies 280 miles east and Seattle 61 miles southeast.
How The Intake Process Works In Port Angeles
Start with the form at the top. It asks a few questions about the injury. NeedAnAttorney.net reviews your details and works to match you with an attorney in our network who may handle cases in Washington. Using it is free, and it does not create an attorney client relationship.
While you wait, write down what happened and when, who saw it, what treatment you have received and how many days of work you missed. Put bills, letters and insurance messages in one folder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Washington put a ceiling on pain and suffering?
It depends on the facts of your claim, so ask an attorney whether any rule limits it in your case. Medical bills and lost income are handled separately from pain and suffering. An attorney can tell you which rules apply to your facts.
How much liability coverage must a driver in Washington carry?
The minimums are $25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident and $10,000 for property damage (RCW 46.30.020(1)(a) and RCW 46.29.090(1)). A crash with several injured people can use up limits quickly. It helps to learn early what other coverage may exist.
Which hospital is closest to Port Angeles?
Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles is the closest Washington acute care or critical access hospital on the federal hospital list, 1.5 miles away in a straight line, an acute care hospital. Jefferson Healthcare in Port Townsend is 30.4 miles away and PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor is 34.1 miles away. In an emergency call 911 first; not every hospital has an emergency room.
Which other places near Port Angeles does this site cover?
By Census coordinates the nearest are Oak Harbor, 39.6 miles east; Anacortes, 45.7 miles northeast; and Silverdale, 47.3 miles southeast, all in a straight line from Port Angeles.
Is a claim against a public agency handled differently?
It can be. Special claim or notice steps can apply (RCW 4.92.090, 4.92.100, 4.92.110). The notice step can come before any lawsuit. Ask an attorney at once if a public body may be responsible.
How long will my injury claim take?
There is no fixed time. Waiting for treatment to finish helps everyone see the total cost. Cases that go to court take longer than ones that settle.
What is the deadline to sue for an injury in Port Angeles?
Three years for most injury claims (RCW 4.16.080(2)). Children and some other limited situations can have more time (RCW 4.16.190). A claim against a government body has its own notice step (RCW 4.92.090, 4.92.100, 4.92.110).
Does it matter that I was partly to blame?
The rule: your own share of the fault reduces your award in proportion to that share, and no fixed percentage ends the claim by itself, though a few narrow statutory exceptions can still bar a claim (RCW 4.22.005). How the blame is assigned matters. Keep notes about how the injury happened.
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