Lakeland North Personal Injury Attorney

Located south of Seattle and near Kent, Washington, Lakeland North is close to Redondo Beach Park, Poverty Bay, and dozens of different parks. Its proximity to the outdoors makes it a beautiful place to live, and its proximity to larger metropolitan areas makes it a very practical place to live, particularly for those who commute. Yet while living in Lakeland North may have many benefits, accidents and injuries are just as common here as they are in other parts of the state. At the law office of the Khan Injury Law PLLC, our Lakeland North personal injury attorneys can represent you if you’ve been in a serious accident. Call us today to learn more.

What Is a Personal Injury Claim?

A personal injury case is a type of civil action where the plaintiff (the injured party) seeks to hold the defendant (the at-fault party) liable for the harm they’ve suffered as a result of the defendant’s actions. There are four elements to a successful personal injury claim:

Duty
Breach of duty
Causation
Damages

In order to win a personal injury claim, the plaintiff must be able to prove that the defendant owed them a duty of care, breached the duty by doing something negligent or careless and that their injuries would not have occurred but for the defendant’s negligence. Finally, the plaintiff must also be able to prove that they have suffered actual damages as a result.

Damages Recoverable in a Personal Injury Claim

By filing a personal injury claim, a claimant can seek damages–or monetary compensation–for their losses. Types of damages that are recoverable in a personal injury suit include compensation for:

Medical expenses. Injuries are expensive to treat. Through a personal injury claim, you can seek compensation for the full value of your medical expenses and expected future medical expenses.
Lost wages. Often, injuries are so severe that they prevent a person from working, sometimes long-term or permanently. If you have been injured and have suffered lost wages, you should be compensated in full for these losses and any loss of earning capacity.
Property damage costs. If any personal property was damaged during the accident–for example, a car if you were in a car accident–you should be compensated for this in full.
Pain, suffering, and emotional distress. The above damages types are all economic damages–that is, they compensate you for out-of-pocket, countable financial losses. In addition to economic damages, though, you should also be compensated for noneconomic damages such as the value of your pain, suffering, and emotional distress.

Call Our Lakeland North Personal Injury Attorneys Today

At the Khan Injury Law PLLC, our experienced Lakeland North personal injury attorneys understand what you’re going through and how important it is that you are compensated for your losses. When you call our law firm, we can start working on your case immediately and handle 100 percent of the investigation, calculation of damages, negotiation process, and more. Reach us now to improve your chances of getting the settlement you deserve. We always offer free consultations.