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Our office handles cases throughout Eastern Washington, Eastern Oregon, and Idaho with physical offices in Hermiston, Oregon, Walla Walla, Washington, and Pullman, Washington.
The insurance adjuster sounds friendly on the phone.
They’re offering you $8,500 to settle your claim. They say it’s a fair offer. They need an answer soon.
But your medical bills are already $12,000. You’ve missed three weeks of work. Your doctor says you’ll need physical therapy for at least two more months. And your car? Totaled.
Something doesn’t add up.
You’re right to be skeptical. Insurance companies count on you not knowing what your claim is actually worth. They count on you needing money now. They count on you settling before you talk to an attorney.
At Hess Injury Law, we help Spokane Valley accident victims understand what their claims are really worth—and fight to get it. We’re based in Hermiston, Oregon, but we represent clients throughout Eastern Washington.
Spokane Valley sits along I-90, one of the busiest corridors in Eastern Washington. Between commuters, commercial trucks, and shoppers heading to Spokane Valley Mall, the roads here see constant traffic.
Common accident locations include:
Whether it’s distracted driving, speeding, winter weather on icy roads, or aggressive drivers weaving through traffic, accidents happen here daily.
And when they do, victims are left dealing with the aftermath while insurance companies work to pay as little as possible.
Our firm focuses exclusively on vehicle accident cases throughout Eastern Washington:
From rear-end collisions at stoplights to high-speed crashes on I-90, car accidents are the most common injury cases we see. We handle all types of car accident claims, including intersection accidents, highway collisions, parking lot crashes, and hit-and-run accidents where the at-fault driver fled the scene.
Commercial trucks traveling through Spokane Valley on I-90 pose serious dangers to passenger vehicles. When an 80,000-pound semi-truck collides with your car, the results are often catastrophic.
Truck accident cases are fundamentally different from car accidents:
Without experienced legal representation, you’re outmatched from day one.
Motorcyclists face particular vulnerability on Spokane Valley’s roads. Even a minor collision can result in severe injuries—broken bones, road rash, traumatic brain injuries, or spinal cord damage.
If you’ve been injured while riding, insurance companies will often try to blame you for the accident. We won’t let that happen. We’ll investigate what really occurred and fight for the full compensation you deserve.
Every case is different, but accident victims in Washington may be entitled to compensation for:
Economic Damages:
Non-Economic Damages:
Washington follows a “pure comparative negligence” rule. Even if you’re partially at fault for the accident, you can still recover damages—your compensation will just be reduced by your percentage of fault.
Washington requires drivers to carry minimum liability insurance:
Here’s the problem: these minimums are completely inadequate for serious accidents. A single ambulance ride and ER visit can cost $10,000. Surgery? Easily $50,000 or more.
This is why underinsured motorist coverage matters—and why identifying all available insurance policies is critical to maximizing your recovery.
Most personal injury attorneys are paid only if the settlement comes through, so finances should never be a factor when looking for advice on your injury case. Some personal injury attorneys, like Hess Injury Law, will even help with answering questions regarding case value and negotiation tactics, so that you can handle a case on your own.
In short, you are always better off talking with a personal injury attorney—even if you don’t hire one—and the earlier you call after a crash, the better. The consultation is free and the information you learn can be crucial in moving forward.
This question really comes down to:
For most, the decision is clear. If you’ve been seriously injured, we firmly believe you will do better with an attorney (even after fees and costs) than you can do on your own.
The benefits of having someone to guide you through this are invaluable:
There is nothing wrong with trying to settle a case on your own. However, the insurance company does this work regularly, while you do not. Therefore, you need to be very careful when reaching an agreement with insurance companies—and know what you are agreeing to.
We’ve seen settlements from individuals who handled a case on their own and were actually deceived by the insurance company. For example, the insurance company offered an amount—say $10,000—but did not tell the injured party it included medical payments by the individual’s own insurance company (PIP), which were a couple thousand dollars. After the person agreed, the insurance company sent the individual a check and release for $3,000 ($10,000 minus the PIP) when the individual thought they were getting, and had agreed to, $10,000.
When you lose someone due to another person’s negligence, the pain is overwhelming.
No lawsuit can bring them back. But holding the responsible party accountable can provide your family with financial security and a sense of justice during this impossible time.
In Washington, wrongful death claims allow surviving family members to seek compensation for:
Our wrongful death attorneys understand the sensitivity required in these cases. We handle the legal complexities with care and compassion while fighting aggressively for the compensation your family deserves.
If you’ve been in an accident, take these steps immediately to protect your health and legal rights:
This depends on the severity of your injuries, your medical treatment, lost wages, and how the accident has affected your daily life. Insurance companies will lowball you. We’ll fight for the full value of your claim based on actual case data and experience.
Some cases settle in a few months. Others take longer, especially if your injuries require ongoing treatment or if the insurance company disputes liability. We won’t rush your case just to close it quickly—your recovery matters more than speed.
We work on contingency. You pay nothing unless we win your case. Zero upfront costs. No hidden fees. The consultation is completely free.
You can still recover damages in Washington, even if you were partially at fault. Your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault, but you’re not automatically barred from recovery like you would be in some states.
Most cases settle before trial. But insurance companies know we’re willing to take cases to court if they won’t make fair offers. That willingness gets results at the negotiating table.
We Focus on Vehicle Accidents: We don’t try to handle every type of case. We focus on what we do best—helping vehicle accident victims throughout Eastern Washington get the compensation they deserve.
We’re Accessible: While we’re based in Hermiston, Oregon, we regularly represent clients throughout Eastern Washington, including Spokane Valley. We’re available when you need us.
No Win, No Fee: You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. No upfront costs. No surprise bills.
We Fight for Maximum Compensation: Insurance companies know we’re willing to take cases to trial if necessary. This reputation gets results during settlement negotiations.
Personal Attention: You’re not a case number to us. You’ll work directly with experienced attorneys who genuinely care about your recovery and your future.
While our main office is in Hermiston, Oregon, we proudly serve accident victims throughout Eastern Washington, including:
If you’ve been injured in a vehicle accident in Spokane Valley or anywhere in Eastern Washington, don’t wait to get legal advice.
The consultation is completely free. We’ll answer your questions honestly—even if that means telling you that you don’t need an attorney.
But if you do need help, we’re ready to fight for you.
No fees unless we win.
Your recovery starts here.