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Tom Patton
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As a former prosecutor, I've seen the positive impact that law enforcement officers can have on the lives of children in our community.
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Protect your legal rights. When you have been injured in an accident or collision, you are worried about who is going to pay your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. The last thing you want is to be taken advantage of by an insurance company. If you don’t protect your rights, you may not be able to make a claim. Insurance companies have lawyers and claim adjusters whose goal is to pay you as little as they can. You need a Washington State personal injury lawyer to fight for you. I am dedicated to helping your recover as much money as possible under the law. Why should you consider hiring attorney Tom Patton? You need a personal injury attorney who will work hard to protect your rights, maximize your insurance settlement and minimize the hassles of dealing with the insurance companies. You need an experienced and aggressive Vancouver Washington trial lawyer who will fight for you. Having an experienced Vancouver Washington personal injury lawyer can make the difference between getting what you deserve and getting nothing. I used to represent insurance companies and I know how they work. From my experience on both sides, I know what it takes to get insurance companies to pay a fair amount for your claim. Without the threat of a lawyer who is willing to go to trial and seek a substantial jury verdict, why would an insurance company pay you what your claim is really worth? Lawsuits can be expensive, and many people do not have the money to pursue their claim. In every case, I advance all costs associated with pursuing your case and I do not ask you for a penny until we recover from the other side. An experienced trial lawyer can make the difference. I am an experienced aggressive trial lawyer who has tried many jury trials. I am not afraid to take your case to trial if that is what it takes to maximize the amount of money you recover for your personal injury. I offer personal service, and I will not hand your case off to another lawyer or to a paralegal. Reduce the stress from making a claim. Personal injury accidents can turn your life upside down. Making a personal injury claim can be difficult and time consuming. Once I take your case, you can stop worrying about dealing with the insurance companies and focus on recovering from your injuries. I take care of all of the paperwork, phone calls, and negotiations, so you can get on with your life. I handle Washington State injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means: YOU DON’T OWE ME A LEGAL FEE UNLESS I RECOVER MONEY FOR YOU. Questions and Answers Q: What type of Washington State injury claims do you handle? A: I handle all types of Southwest Washington personal injury claims, airline aviation accidents, private aviation accidents, commercial aviation accidents, auto injury accidents, motorcycle injury accidents, bicycle injury accidents, dog bite injuries, ATV injury accidents, boating injury accidents, and any other case where someone else causes you personal injury. Q: How soon after my personal injury accident should I contact you? A: Call me immediately. Do not give the other person’s insurance company a statement until you have consulted with an attorney. I make a point of returning all calls and e-mails promptly. If you have suffered a personal injury, you need to know right away what insurance coverage is in place to cover your medical expenses and lost wages. Q: How much is my claim worth? A: The value of your car accident injury claim depends on the severity and permanency of your injuries. Contact me now for a free consultation so I can assess your claim and tell you what I think it is worth. Q: Should I accept the offer that the insurance company has given me? A: Oftentimes I can get insurance companies to substantially increase the amount of their personal injury settlement offer. If you have already received an offer for your injuries, contact me and I will let you know if I think it is a fair offer. I will not charge you for this consultation. If I do not beat their original offer to you, I will not charge you an attorney fee. Q: Can I recover if the other driver had no insurance, or not enough insurance? A: Yes. With your uninsured motorist coverage, you can recover money for your medical bills and pain and suffering even if the other driver had no insurance. Your underinsured motorist coverage also covers any loss above the other driver's insurance. Q: Does my auto insurance cover accidents when I am on my bike? A: Many auto policies will cover you if you are injured in a bicycle accident or while on foot. Q: How do I know if I have a good auto accident or injury case? A: Please contact me and we can discuss your case. My initial consultation on a personal injury case is always free. Q: How long does it take to settle most personal injury cases? A: It depends on the nature of your personal injury claim. I have settled smaller personal injury claims for the full amount my client wanted within 10 days and I have settled policy limits cases in as little as a few months. Larger personal injury cases typically take longer to settle Q: Will pursuing my personal injury case take up a lot of my time? A: No. Oftentimes I only meet with clients for the initial interview and then we can just talk over the phone. If we do have to go to court, it will take more time. I realize your time is important, so I don’t waste it. Q: Will I have to go to trial? A: The vast majority of Washington personal injury cases don’t go to trial. However, I treat each case as if it is going to be a trial, because you have to be willing and prepared to go to trial to maximize your settlement. Q: Why is it so important to hire an experienced Vancouver and Southwest Washington trial attorney? A: Most personal injury cases settle before trial, but you want to maximize your settlement. If you hire a Southwest Washington personal injury attorney who has little trial experience, oftentimes they will be afraid to go to trial. Insurance companies know who these lawyers are, and they oftentimes offer them less than the case is worth. When I used to represent insurance companies, we knew who these lawyers were, as they would often settle personal injury cases for pennies on the dollar rather than go to trial. I have 10 years of courtroom experience and I have tried well over 100 cases. I have had much success in the courtroom and I will not advise you to settle for less than I believe your case is worth. Q: Do I really need a personal injury lawyer? A: In order to settle your personal injury and auto accident cases you will have to deal with insurance companies. Their goal is to pay you as little as you will take. It is tough for someone who is unfamiliar with injury cases to know what a fair settlement amount is. An experienced Washington State personal injury attorney can help you to determine that amount and reach a fair settlement. Q: How do I pay your legal fees? A: I handle auto accident, dog bites and all of my other personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means YOU WILL NOT OWE ME A LEGAL FEE UNLESS I RECOVER MONEY FOR YOU. I do not ask for any lawyer fee upfront. If there is no recovery there is no fee. Q: What do you charge for recovering my medical expenses? A: I do not charge my clients a fee recovering their past medical expenses. Many lawyers charge a percentage of the total recovery, including your medical expenses. I base my fee on what is recovered in addition to your medical expenses. If your lawyer charges you for recovering your medical expenses it can significantly reduce how much goes in your pocket. For example, if you had $50,000 in medical expenses and a $100,000 settlement, your lawyer would get $33,000, $50,000 would go to repay your medical expenses, and you would be left with around $17,000. In a case like that, I would base my fee off of the $50,000, putting $33,000 in your pocket instead of approximately $17,000. The only time I charge a fee for recovering your past medical expenses is when someone other than you, usually your insurance company or healthcare provider, pays me to recover your medical expenses. Q: Are there any hidden fees? A: No. I do not charge you fees for consultations, opening your file, copies, long distance, etc. Before you hire a lawyer, make sure you find out what they will be charging you, as these hidden fees can add up. Q: Lawsuits can be expensive, will it cost me any money up front for filing fees, court costs, expert witness fees, and any other costs?
A: Filing a lawsuit, paying court costs and expert witness fees can
be very expensive. I know that most people cannot afford these costs
up front, so I forward these costs up front in every case I take.
Spending a few thousand dollars on a good expert witness can make
the difference Q: What qualifies Tom Patton to handle aviation / airline / airplane accidents cases? A: In addition to being a skilled accident attorney, I am also an experienced aviator. I am a Lt Col in the Air National Guard, and flew Air Force cargo and rescue planes for 11 years. I was a C-130 Navigator, and have over 2,500 flying hours under every condition, including combat. Q: What types of accident / injury cases do you handle? A: I handle all types of Washington State personal injury, wrongful death and products liability cases, including: auto / car / truck accidents, bicycle accidents, motorcycle accidents, ATV accidents, boating accidents, dog bites and all other types of injury cases. Q: What parts of Washington State do you handle cases in? A: Although I am located in Vancouver, Washington, I will handle cases throughout the state of Washington including the following counties and cities: Washington counties served: Adams County, Asotin County, Benton County, Clallam County, Clark County, Columbia County, Cowlitz County, Franklin County, Garfield County, Grant County, Grays Harbor County, Jefferson County, King County, Kittitas County, Klickitat County, Lewis County, Lincoln County, Mason County, Pacific County, Pierce County, Skamania County, Thurston County, Wahkiakum County, Walla Walla County, Yakima County. Washington State cities: Aberdeen, Battle Ground, Benton City, Bingen, Bucoda, Burton, Calama, Camas, Campbell Lake, Castle Rock, Cathlamet, Centralia, Charter Oak, Chehalis, Cosmopolis, Crawford, Curtis Lake, Eatonville, Ellsworth, Ellsworth, Felida, Fern Prairie, Fisher, Gig Harbor, Goldendale, Good Hope, Grandview, Granger, Green Lake, Hazel Dell, Hoquiam, Ilwaco, Ireland, Kalama, Kelso, Kennewick, King Corner, La Center, Lake Shore, Lewisville, Little Elkhorn, Livingston, Long Beach, Longview, Lucia, Montesano, Naches, Napavine, Ocean Shores, Olympia, Pasco, Pioneer, Prosser, Ranier, Raymond, Richland, Ridgefield, Rye, Sacajawea, Salmon Creek, Sara, Scotton Corner, Seattle, Selah, South Bend, Stevenson, Sunnyside, Tacoma, Tenino, Toledo, Toppenish, Tumwater, Twin Harbors, Union, Vader, Vancouver, Wapato, Washougal, West Richland, Westport, White Salmon, Winlock, Woodland, Yacolt, Yakima, Zillah.
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