Defiance Injury Law represents individuals and families whose lives have been devastated by catastrophic injury or the loss of a loved one.
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Defiance Injury Law represents individuals and families across Seattle and Washington after serious injury, medical negligence, elder abuse, truck accidents, maritime injuries, and wrongful death. We build high stakes cases with care, strategy, and trial-ready preparation.
(206) 281-9000
111 Queen Anne Ave N #510, Seattle, WA 98109
When a serious injury or preventable death changes your family’s future, you need more than a lawyer who files paperwork. You need a legal team that knows how to investigate complex cases, preserve evidence, work with experts, negotiate from strength, and prepare every case as if it may need to be tried.
Defiance Injury Law represents clients throughout Seattle and across Washington in personal injury, wrongful death, medical negligence, nursing home abuse, truck accident, maritime injury, and catastrophic injury claims.
Formerly Campiche Andrews PLLC, Defiance Injury Law carries forward decades of trusted advocacy with a renewed focus on serious injury, wrongful death, and complex litigation.
When the Stakes Are High, Preparation Matters
Serious injury and wrongful death cases are not built on quick forms or rushed settlements. They require early investigation, preserved evidence, expert insight, careful damages analysis, and a legal team that understands how insurance companies evaluate risk.
Defiance Injury Law represents people and families in cases where the outcome can affect the rest of their lives. We investigate what happened, identify every responsible party, document the full impact of the harm, and prepare each case with the focus needed for negotiation, mediation, or trial.
Whether your case involves a fatal crash, commercial truck accident, medical negligence, nursing home neglect, maritime injury, or catastrophic personal injury, our goal is to build the strongest possible claim while giving your family clear guidance at every step.
What Families Ask Us Most After a Catastrophic Injury or Wrongful Death
Look for a Seattle wrongful death attorney with proven trial results, decades of experience, and compassion for clients. At Defiance Injury Law, our attorneys combine courtroom success with personal support to guide families through the hardest times.
Compensation may include funeral costs, medical expenses, lost income, loss of companionship, and pain and suffering. Every case is different, but our Seattle wrongful death lawyers fight to maximize financial recovery for grieving families.
A serious injury is one that permanently changes your life such as brain trauma, spinal cord damage, amputation, or other catastrophic harm. Our Seattle serious injury attorneys represent victims whose injuries require long term care and affect their ability to work and live normally.
Defiance Injury Law represents individuals and families whose lives have been devastated by catastrophic injury or the loss of a loved one.
Seattle serious injury and wrongful death attorneys helping families pursue accountability after catastrophic harm, fatal accidents, and preventable loss.
We represent maritime workers and families affected by vessel-related injuries, negligence, or workplace fatalities at sea.
We handle claims involving harm from medical errors, misdiagnosis, or substandard care by healthcare providers.
We advocate for seniors who have experienced abuse, neglect, or harm in nursing homes or care facilities.
Seattle car accident attorneys helping injured drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and families recover after serious collisions caused by negligence.
Seattle truck accident lawyers handling serious crashes involving semi trucks, commercial vehicles, driver fatigue, poor maintenance, and trucking company negligence.
Washington motorcycle accident lawyers representing injured riders after left turn crashes, unsafe lane changes, road hazards, and failure-to-yield collisions.
Real Case Results
Defiance Injury Law handles cases where the stakes are high and the outcome matters deeply. Our attorneys have helped clients and families recover significant compensation after catastrophic injuries, medical negligence, maritime harm, civil rights violations, and preventable death.
$7.5M
Medical Negligence Settlement
$3.5M
Maritime Injury Settlement
$1.5M
Civil Rights Settlement
Awards & Recognition
Clients trust our Seattle serious injury lawyers for compassionate, relentless advocacy.
What our clients say
“Nick made me feel heard, supported, and confident from day one.”
— Elizabeth Montero —
“This law firm truly has your back—they care more about you than their fee.”
— Rachel Dungey —
When a loved one is placed in the care of a nursing home or assisted living facility, you expect compassion, dignity, and safety. But when that trust is broken through neglect, abuse, or mistreatment, the results can be devastating.
At Defiance Injury Law, we fight for families whose elders have been harmed in care facilities. Whether it’s unexplained injuries, emotional withdrawal, or poor living conditions, we uncover the truth and hold negligent parties accountable.
If you suspect elder abuse, don’t wait. Your loved one’s safety could depend on it.
This guide explains how Washington truck accident laws affect fault, compensation, deadlines, and what steps you should take after a serious crash.
If you’re injured by a government vehicle in Washington, your case may involve special claim forms, strict notice rules, and a required waiting period before you can file a lawsuit. Here’s what to know after a crash involving a city, county, state, police, transit, utility, or public agency vehicle.
This guide explains what to look for in a Washington truck accident attorney, why local experience matters, and how the right lawyer can help protect evidence, deal with insurers, and build a stronger claim after a serious crash.
Semi truck accident claims are different. Learn why trucking cases require deeper investigation.
Wondering if you can reopen a personal injury case in Washington? Learn when it’s possible after settlement denial or new evidence and what steps to take next.
Traumatic brain injuries can change your life in an instant. Learn how TBI lawsuits work in Washington, how claims are proven, and what compensation may be available.
A personal injury case arises when someone is harmed—physically, emotionally, or financially—due to another person or entity’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct. For a case to qualify, there must be:
A duty of care owed to you by the at-fault party
A breach of that duty (such as unsafe driving, medical error, or property hazard)
An injury or loss (e.g., physical harm, lost income, emotional trauma)
Proof that the breach caused the harm
Common qualifying situations include car accidents, medical negligence, nursing home abuse, slip-and-fall incidents, defective products, and wrongful death.
You may have a valid personal injury claim if:
You were injured, either physically or emotionally
The injury was caused by someone else’s negligence or wrongful act
The incident led to tangible damages, such as medical bills, lost wages, or reduced quality of life
Even if you’re unsure who was at fault, it’s worth speaking with an attorney. A qualified personal injury lawyer can assess your situation, gather evidence, and help determine if you have a strong legal case. In Washington, you typically have three years from the date of injury to file a claim—so don’t wait too long.
In Washington, personal injury victims can pursue compensation—also known as damages—for both economic and non-economic losses. This may include:
Medical expenses (past and future)
Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Loss of enjoyment of life
Property damage (e.g., vehicle repair)
In some cases, if the at-fault party acted with extreme negligence or intentional harm, punitive damages may also be awarded. The value of your claim depends on the severity of your injuries, long-term effects, and impact on your life.
In most cases, you have three years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit in Washington State. This is known as the statute of limitations. If you miss this deadline, your claim may be permanently barred—no matter how strong your case is.
Important: Some exceptions may apply (e.g., claims against government agencies or involving minors), so it’s best to consult a lawyer early.
Before suing a local or state governmental entity, Washington law requires formal pre-suit notice. You must present a claim and then wait 60 calendar days before filing suit. Missing this step can defeat your case.
Most personal injury lawyers, including our team at Defiance Injury Law, work on a contingency fee basis. That means:
No upfront costs
No hourly billing
You only pay if we win
Our fee is a percentage of the final settlement or verdict. If we don’t secure compensation for you, you owe nothing. This ensures you get quality representation without financial risk.
Not necessarily. In fact, most personal injury cases settle out of court through negotiation or mediation. However, if the insurance company refuses to offer a fair settlement, your attorney may recommend filing a lawsuit and going to trial.
We prepare every case as if it will go to court, so you’re fully protected if litigation becomes necessary. You’ll always have a say in how far the case goes.
The timeline depends on the complexity of the case, severity of injuries, and whether the claim settles or goes to trial. On average:
Simple claims may resolve in a few months
Moderate cases typically take 6–12 months
Serious injury or contested cases can take 1–2 years or more
While faster resolutions are possible, it’s crucial not to settle too soon—especially if you’re still receiving medical treatment. A fair outcome takes time to build.
Options can include Personal Injury Protection (PIP) if available, your health insurance, MedPay, or provider liens. The at-fault party typically reimburses reasonable medical costs in settlement or judgment.
Yes. Many maritime injury claims, including Jones Act seamen claims and general maritime torts, have a three-year federal limitation period. Cruise-passenger tickets can shorten the deadline to as little as one year, so act quickly.
