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Rules cited to Washington’s statutes and case lawRules checked How we calculate

Fault rulePure comparativeYou can recover at any fault level. The award is cut by your share.Wash. Rev. Code § 4.22.005
Filing deadline3 yearsFrom the crash date, for injury claims.Wash. Rev. Code § 4.16.080
Minimum insurance25/50/10Per person, per crash, property. Washington is an at-fault state.
Damage capsNone on injury damagesPunitive and malpractice damages can be capped separately.

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How serious is the injury?

Surgery, permanent impairment or long-term care.

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Does the injury meet the no-fault threshold to sue?
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This calculator estimates what a truck accident injury claim could be worth under Washington law. It applies Washington’s pure comparative rule, the three-year deadline to file suit and the insurance that usually pays, then shows the math line by line, including what you might take home after a lawyer’s fee.

Because Washington uses pure comparative fault, you will see a value even at high fault levels, reduced by your share.

Washington rules behind this estimate

Fault. Washington uses pure comparative fault. If a jury finds you 20% at fault, your award drops by 20%, and you can still recover something even if you were mostly to blame. Insurers still argue your share up, because every point of fault comes off the payout.

Deadline. You have three years from the crash to file a lawsuit in Washington. A claim against a city, county or state agency usually needs written notice much sooner, sometimes within months. Missing the deadline almost always ends the claim, and with it your leverage to settle.

Insurance. Washington is an at-fault state, so the at-fault driver’s liability insurance pays your claim. Drivers must carry at least $25,000 per injured person, $50,000 per crash and $10,000 for property damage, written 25/50/10.

Damage caps. No cap on injury damages. Medical malpractice and punitive damages can have separate limits.

Washington truck accident questions

How much insurance do trucking companies carry?

Interstate trucks hauling general freight must carry at least $750,000 of liability coverage under federal rules, oil haulers $1 million and most hazardous materials $5 million. Many carriers buy more. Trucks that stay inside one state can follow lower state limits.

Can I still claim if I was partly at fault in Washington?

Yes. Washington uses pure comparative fault, so you can recover even if you were mostly at fault. Your award is reduced by your percentage.

How long do I have to file a truck accident claim in Washington?

three years from the crash to file a lawsuit. Report the claim to the insurers within days.

Is Washington a no-fault state?

No. Washington is an at-fault state, so you claim against the at-fault driver’s liability insurance, or your own coverage if theirs is too low.

Does Washington cap pain and suffering damages?

Not in most injury cases. No cap on injury damages. Medical malpractice and punitive damages can have separate limits.