Vancouver Personal Injury Lawyer

This is a complex cross-state situation unique to Vancouver residents. Your car accident in Washington triggers Washington personal injury law, which offers several advantages including pure comparative fault (you can recover even if partially at fault) and mandatory PIP benefits. However, your Oregon employer's workers' compensation may also be involved. We are experienced in navigating these overlapping claims to maximize your total recovery from both systems.

Washington premises liability law holds property owners to strict safety standards for community pools. HOAs have specific duties regarding lifeguard staffing, safety equipment, and barrier maintenance under Washington Administrative Code. We investigate whether the HOA violated state pool safety regulations, failed to maintain required safety equipment, or had inadequate supervision policies. Unlike some states, Washington allows full recovery for these violations without damage caps.

This involves potential claims against multiple parties. The Port of Vancouver may be liable if they failed to properly secure cargo or violated federal maritime safety regulations. The trucking company faces liability for equipment maintenance and cargo securement. Washington's several liability system means each party pays only their percentage of fault, but we can pursue all responsible parties. Government entity claims require special procedures, including a mandatory 60-day waiting period that actually works in your favor by tolling the statute of limitations.

Columbia River drowning cases can involve multiple liable parties including dam operators, marina operators, or equipment rental companies. Washington's wrongful death statute allows recovery for economic and non-economic damages without caps. We investigate whether proper warnings were given about dangerous currents, whether safety equipment was available, and whether river conditions were properly monitored. Federal laws may also apply depending on the specific location and circumstances.

This is a common insurance tactic that exploits Vancouver's unique cross-river medical situation. Washington law requires insurance companies to authorize medically necessary care, even if it's across state lines. We have extensive experience fighting these authorization denials and can often get approval by demonstrating medical necessity and challenging the insurer's peer review process. Many world-class specialists in Portland regularly treat Washington patients, and we know how to navigate the insurance maze to get you the care you need.

Claims against the City of Vancouver require filing a formal tort claim within specific time limits, then waiting a mandatory 60-day period before filing a lawsuit. This process is strictly enforced, but the waiting period actually benefits you by stopping the statute of limitations clock. We handle all the procedural requirements while investigating whether the city violated snow removal protocols, used defective equipment, or failed to follow WSDOT winter maintenance standards. Government liability cases require knowledge of municipal operations and immunity defenses.