Seattle Child Injury Attorney
Each day, thousands of children are involved in accidents caused by a negligent party. Some sustain serious injuries or in the most tragic cases, deaths occur.
At Bishop Legal, we believe each child is precious and has the right to be safe and protected from harm. We do the utmost to ensure children’s financial rights are pursued to the fullest when they are the victims of negligent acts. We help vulnerable children and their families get the justice they deserve from wrongdoers.
Children’s Personal Injury Cases
Our law firm handles a wide range of injury cases. We have experience representing over a hundred children in injury cases and have satisfied many families with our firm’s results.
In addition to pedestrian, bicycle, car and truck accidents, we also represent children in playground accidents and other government liability cases, in E. coli and other food borne illness cases, dog bite cases, child abuse, day care abuse and neglect, swimming-related accidents, accidents involving fire, and railroad crossing accident cases. In the most tragic of case, we handle wrongful death of a child cases for families.
We also represent children who are victims of burn injuries, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, head injuries, toxic exposure, birth injuries, and other catastrophic injuries.
The Need for a Lawyer
Children are especially fragile. Sometimes their injuries may not be readily apparent but develop over time, such as cognitive impairment or severe disability caused by an accident. This is why it is especially important not to rush to settle children’s claims.
Children are not held to the typical three-year statute of limitations as other residents of Washington. When a child is injured as the result of a negligent act, they have until their 21st birthday to file a lawsuit. However, families should not wait to get a lawyer.
Our firm takes the time that is needed to fully evaluate a child’s injuries and proceed in their best interest. We make sure that the responsible person or company is held accountable. We are compassionate and understanding in our work with children and their families, which is why if the responsible party denies or attempts to limit liability for their negligence, we file suit.
Injured & Overlooked?
Here’s How We Step In
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you're not alone
Just Ask the People We’ve Helped
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“Bishop Legal helped me so much to get what I needed after a car accident. I’ve seen other friends works with different attorneys for similar situations and their experience was no where near as great as how I was taken care of with Bishop. I worked with two different paralegals during my settlement process with Bishop Legal and both were incredibly helpful. Thanks, Nicia and Dairely!!”- Tiffany W.
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“Una exelente attention, gradecido con la attention brindada por el Abogado Roberto Salas.”- Roger L.
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“I was referred to Bishop Legal after an accident I was in and am passing on the good word!! Nicia and John were incredible, both during and after the treatment process.”- Carly L.
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“Muchas gracias a John Meyers y Nicia Torres por su ayuda en mi caso el resultado fue excelente”- Rodrigo G.
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“I had a truly exceptional experience working with Bishop Legal. They made it so easy to work through my claim, always answering my questions through phone and email, keeping me informed about my case status, and making sure I was involved with all of the decisions. They have a truly wonderful support staff and amazing attorneys. If I ever need an attorneys office I would absolutely go to Bishop Legal again. If you are looking for anyone to help you with a case, I completely recommend calling Bishop Legal, they will definitely do what they can to help.”- Jessica P.
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“Ya que me ayudo en todo mi proceso con mi accidente y el reconocimiento de mi pago por todos mis daños an sido muy buenos muchas gracias al abogado y a todo su equipo por su profesionalismo, un agradecimiento especial a Roberto salas por su excelente servicio y profesionalismo.”- Heraldo B.
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“Abogado Raymond muchas gracias por ayudarnos con el loss of use de nuestro carro en el accidente de mi esposo Jonathan Portillo.”- Michelle G.
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“Muchas gracias abogado por sus excelentes atenciones y agradezco especialmente la atención de su paralegal Roberto Salas recomendado 100%”- Alejandra S.
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“Te explican en todo momento como va tu caso y paso a paso el proceso,estoy satisfecho con los resultados y si lo recomiendo para un accidente de auto. Un agradecimiento especial a Roberto salas”- José G.
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$40,000,000 Jury Verdict | Airport Accident
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$25,000,000 Settlement | Immigrant Concrete Worker Accident
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$11,000,000 Settlement | Airport Accident
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$1,000,000 Settlement | Construction Accident
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$800,000 Settlement | Construction Accident
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$527,000 Verdict | Insurance Bad Faith
Minor Settlements
In Washington State, children’s cases are handled very differently than adults’. Any personal injury settlement involving a minor must be approved by a court-appointed Guardian Ad Litem. We handle all aspects of children’s claims and when a settlement or verdict is reached, we help the family with the court approval process.
When a minor settlement is approved, the child’s funds are placed in a blocked bank account. By law, children or their families are not allowed to access the proceeds from an award until the minor turns 18 years of age.
Choose Experienced Children’s Injury Lawyers
Bishop Legal has been defending the rights of children for more than 20 years. We have the legal knowledge, compassion, and sensitivity to expertly handle a child’s personal injury case.
Please contact us for a free consultation.
