Washington
Truck Accident Lawyer

I have handled cases across the country. I am licensed in several states, and have local counsel in many states who I trust and work with closely. Select your state to learn more:



Helping truck accident victims is my life's work. I work tirelessly to see that my clients receive the maximum compensation for their loss.

Contact me at 1 (800) 628-4500 for a free consultation

Or contact me online. All information is kept confidential. I will not accept a case in a state where I'm not ethically permitted under the circumstances.

Washington

Are you looking for a Washington truck accident attorney? When handling cases in Washington, I work with local counsel so that my clients can get the benefits of my knowledge of trucking law, while working alongside a Washington lawyer. When I join a local attorney as co-counsel, it doesn't cost the client a penny more. Trials can be the best way to maximize rewards. I spend a lot of time in the courtroom and if you want me to, I will take your case all the way. Contact me for a free consultation.


Washington Trucking Laws

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (Title 49, Parts 350-399) govern all vehicles engaged in interstate traffic.

There are some situations where a tractor-trailer or other commercial motor vehicle is involved in only intrastate travel. For example, an appliance store in Seattle may own a truck that only makes in-state deliveries.

The Washington Department of Public Safety has adopted Title 49, Parts 382, 383, 384, 390, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, and 399 of the federal regulations.

For an overview of laws that affect trucks operating only in Washington, visit our Washington Trucking Laws page.

 

For Lawyers

Your truck accident case may be larger than you think. My experience often enables me to maximize awards, well beyond what the co-counsel originally expected. My book Litigating Truck Accident Cases, published by West Publishing, is considered the definitive work on handling truck accident cases. Contact me if you are seeking co-counsel on your case.


Incidents

Fatal Truck Accidents: 39 per year
Non-Fatal Truck Accidents: 1,364 per year
Accident Locales: 69%(Rural), 31%(Urban) 
Carrier Fact: 21% of Washington's truck accidents involve carriers whose principle place of business is not Washington. 

In 92% of Washington's truck accidents, weather conditions were NOT a factor.


Roads

Interstate 5:  Stretching from the Mexican border in the south to the Canadian border in the north, I-5 and its 1,400 miles are instrumental in providing access to much of America's Pacific Coast. The 277 miles of I-5 within Washington include passage through Seattle.

Interstate 82:  Travelling from Hermiston, Oregon to Ellenburg, Washington, I-82 spends 133 miles in Washington.

Interstate 90:  The longest highway in America, I-90 links points from Seattle to Boston. 300 of its 3,100+ miles are within Washington State limits and include a stretch between Spokane and Seattle.


Counties

Adams -- Asotin -- Benton -- Chelan -- Clallam -- Clark -- Columbia -- Cowlitz -- Douglas -- Ferry -- Franklin -- Garfield -- Grant -- Grays Harbor -- Island -- Jefferson -- King -- Kitsap -- Kittitas -- Klickitat -- Lewis -- Lincoln -- Mason -- Okanogan -- Pacific -- Pend Oreille -- Pierce -- San Juan -- Skagit -- Skamania -- Snohomish -- Spokane -- Stevens -- Thurston -- Wahkiakum -- Walla Walla -- Whatcom -- Whitman -- Yakima

 

The attorneys at E. J. Leizerman and Associates work on truck accident litigation across the United States. As experienced truck accident lawyers, we are often called by other lawyers to "co-counsel" in a case. If you have been injured in a truck accident, or are a lawyer seeking co-counsel, we welcome your inquires! Fill out a web form to Contact a Truck Accident Lawyer, or phone us directly at 1-800-628-4500.