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Car accident claims: what to do next in Washington
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| Filing deadline | 3 years from accident dateRCW § 4.16.080 |
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Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.
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01 · Your filing deadline
What is the deadline in Washington?
3-year statute of limitations for personal injury under RCW § 4.16.080. Washington uses pure comparative negligence, allowing recovery even at 99% fault with proportional reduction. At-fault system with minimum 25/50/10 liability coverage. A lawyer can confirm yours.
3 years from accident date
Source: RCW § 4.16.080
Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.
02 · Where cases are heard
Where would my case be heard?
Washington follows an at-fault system with pure comparative negligence, allowing injured parties to recover damages even if they were partially at fault, with recovery reduced by their fault percentage. The 3-year statute of limitations under RCW § 4.16.080 applies. Seattle metro congestion, the rain-slicked I-5 corridor, and the I-90 mountain passes create a high-volume accident environment. Minimum insurance is 25/50/10.
U.S. District Court — Western District of Washington
700 Stewart St, Seattle, WA 98101
Court websiteSpokane County Superior Court
1116 W Broadway Ave, Spokane, WA 99260
Court websiteSpokane Municipal Court
1100 W Mallon Ave, Spokane, WA 99260
Court websitePierce County Superior Court
930 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402
Court websiteTacoma Municipal Court
930 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402
Court websiteMedical facilities in Washington
Harborview Medical Center — Level I Trauma Center
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Car accident claims: what to do next overview. This page covers the local information available for Washington.
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- RCW § 4.16.080