Brake Failure Accident Lawyer in Tacoma

Brake failure can be a result of different factors, including defective parts and overloaded cargo that extends the needed braking distance. When brake failure occurs, accident victims can seek compensation from negligent parties. Our Tacoma brake failure lawyers can help.

Since 2013, Puget Law Group has provided compassionate legal services for injury victims and their families. Our Tacoma truck accident lawyers will fight for the fair compensation that you need for medical expenses and the other costs of your injuries.

Reach out today to schedule a free consultation with our legal team.

How Can a Brake Failure Accident Attorney in Tacoma Help With Your Case?

After a serious accident, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the future. Between the pain of physical injuries and the stress of medical bills, it’s hard to imagine negotiating for fair compensation from an insurance company. That’s where our legal team steps in.

Our Tacoma personal injury lawyers can:

• Investigate the accident, determining all liable parties.
• File all needed paperwork, ensuring accuracy and timely filing.
• Communicate with insurers and other involved parties.
• Negotiate on your behalf, advocating for compensation that covers the full scope of your losses.
• Represent your case in court when necessary.

Our case results show the settlements we’ve recovered for injury victims and their loved ones. Our client testimonials speak to the professionalism and dedication that we bring to every one of our cases.

How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer in Tacoma Cost?

The legal team at Puget Law Group works on contingency. There are no upfront costs when you hire us, and you’ll only pay our fees if we are able to recover compensation for you.

How Does a Lawyer Prove Negligence Occurred in Brake Failure Accidents?

Negligence that leads to a brake failure accident can come in many forms. For example:

• Installing a faulty part in the braking system, in which case the auto part manufacturer may be the at-fault party.
• Poorly maintained brakes, such as if the trucking company fails to complete routine maintenance or fix known issues.
• Overloaded cargo that puts too much pressure on the braking system.
• The driver may be at fault if they were speeding or doing dangerous maneuvers with the vehicle when the brakes failed.

Your lawyer will gather evidence that shows negligence occurred. Available evidence could include:

• Video footage of the accident. For example, your lawyer may request surveillance footage from traffic cameras or nearby business security cameras.
• Witness testimonies.
• Black box data. Event recorders in the truck can capture data like the vehicle’s speed and when brakes were applied.
• Maintenance records.
• Staffing records.
• Training documents.
• Cargo documents.
• Police reports.
• Expert testimony.

What Laws Affect Your Brake Failure Accident Case in Tacoma?

One of the main laws affecting your case is Washington’s statute of limitations. Under the Revised Code of Washington 4.16.080, you typically have three years to file a personal injury lawsuit. Failing to file your suit on time may result in you being barred from recovering compensation.

Washington also uses a pure comparative negligence rule for personal injury cases. Under this system, you can recover compensation even if you are 99% at fault for the accident. However, recoverable compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault.

Insurers may use this law to try to shift unfair blame onto injury victims, but your legal team will push back against these tactics.

What Compensation Can a Tacoma Brake Failure Accident Attorney Help You Recover?

Recoverable compensation depends on the severity of your injuries and their effects on your life. Brake failure accidents involving large trucks are often serious.

Those involved in the accident may have broken bones, lacerations, burns, spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries, or internal organ damage.

Our legal team will look at the full scope of your losses, including those you are expected to have in the future, so that we can advocate for your maximum compensation.

You may be able to recover:

Economic Damages

This is compensation for the financial losses the accident has caused you. It can include losses like:

• Medical expenses like surgeries, emergency medical services, doctor appointments, diagnostic imaging, prescriptions, physical therapy, and hospital stays.
• Lost wages and lost job benefits while recovering.
• Diminished earning capacity if you are unable to return to work due to your injuries.
• Property damage, such as the needed repair or replacement of a vehicle involved in the accident.
• Home or vehicle modifications needed for increased accessibility after an injury.
• Housekeeping or childcare costs, if you are no longer able to do these home services for yourself.
• Mobility and other assistive devices.

Non-Economic Damages

This is compensation for physical, emotional, and mental losses an accident can cause. It can include losses like:

• Pain and suffering.
• Emotional distress.
• Loss of a limb or other permanent disability.
• Scarring and disfigurement.
• Loss of enjoyment of life. For example, if you can no longer partake in hobbies you once enjoyed.
• Lowered quality of life.

Wrongful Death Damages

If you lost a loved one, please accept our condolences. Our Tacoma attorneys can seek compensation for losses like:

• Funeral costs.
• Burial or cremation costs.
• The loss of financial support.
• The loss of emotional support.
• Your loved one’s pain and suffering.
• Medical expenses related to the accident and/or end-of-life care.

Contact Puget Law Group Today

If you or a loved one were harmed when a truck’s brakes failed, negligence may have been a factor. If it was, our legal team can help you recover compensation and hold negligent parties accountable.

Reach out today to schedule a free consultation.