Criminal Law

• DUI/DWI
  About three in every 10 Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some time in their lives. In 2004 there were 16,694 fatalities in alcohol-related crashes – an average of one alcohol-related death every 31 minutes (statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2004 Traffic Safety Fact Sheet). An estimated 39 percent of fatal motor vehicle accidents were alcohol-related. Our Washington auto accident lawyers have years of trial experience. If you were hit in a DUI accident, a car accident lawyer near you will promptly help your case in the shortest possible time frame.
• Wrongful Death
  If a person’s negligent behavior resulted in your family member’s death, it is important to quickly contact one of the wrongful death attorneys in your area. Our Seattle-based firm employs a team of reputable attorneys qualified to help you pursue a wrongful death lawsuit.
• Traffic Violations
  If you have driven in downtown Seattle, you will have noted that pedestrians there sometimes appear to walk around in the streets, as if they have the right of way no matter where they choose to cross. This is not accurate. Absent negligence on the driver’s part, such as speeding or deceiving the pedestrian into believing there is ample space to cross, the pedestrian is at fault. As established before, it is prudent for both driver and pedestrian to avoid any sort of collision. While being in the right can lead to a financial claim to cover injuries, it cannot compensate for catastrophic injuries that can result from such collisions.
• Misdemeanors
  (c) Any driver covered by the provisions of subsection (1) of this section failing to stop or comply with any of the requirements of subsection (3) of this section in the case of an accident involving striking the body of a deceased person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
• Assault
• Hit and Run
  If you were the victim of a hit-and-run bicycle accident, you have options. First, it is still possible to find the perpetrator if fast action is taken. If the driver cannot be identified, then there may be insurance that still protects the bicyclist.

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  Premises liability refers to the legal obligation that an owner or occupant of a piece of property has to those who are on their property. If someone is injured due to a condition on the property, then they may have a legal claim against the property owner. Just because an injury occurs on someone else’s property, this does not mean that the owner has legal liability to the injured person. Legal liability is determined by looking at the nature of the property and the nature of the injured person vis-à-vis the purpose of the property.
• Property Damage
  Getting your vehicle fixed and filing an insurance claim after an accident can be a confusing process.  Our property damage page provides all of the information that you will need to handle this situation so that you can make sure you are treated fairly by the insurance companies involved.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  The personal injury attorneys in Seattle at Wiener & Lambka are dedicated to compassionate client service and aggressive legal representation. We understand that the period surrounding a serious injury is often marked by confusion and stress.
• Medical Malpractice
  Medical malpractice cases typically involve complex questions about medical care and are both legally and emotionally challenging. When a physician breaches the standard of care owed to a patient, the harm can be grave. If you or a loved one have suffered serious injury due to a perceived failure on behalf of your medical care provider, please contact our office for a free consultation.
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites
  Animal attacks and especially dog bites can lead to serious injuries. Dog bite law in Washington is complicated, and each case is very fact specific.
• Slip and Fall Injury
  Slip and fall injuries are governed by premises liability, the legal precept that determines who is at fault when a person suffers an injury while on the property of another person. Specifically, premises liability is used to examine two questions: (1) did the owner take reasonable precautions to ensure the property was safe, and (2) did the victim act carelessly. In slip and fall cases, fault is not easily determined. The “reasonability” standard applies to the victim and property owner alike. The property owner may claim he took reasonable precautions, despite the fact that a person was injured. Furthermore, if the victim entered an area of the property he was not supposed to enter, or if he was acting recklessly, the property owner may be exonerated. Many defenses and arguments can convolute what seemed like a cut-and-dry case. Our experienced and talented personal injury attorneys in Seattle, Washington will sort through the complicated myriad of facts and represent your interests truthfully and aggressively.

Trusts and Estates

• Probate
  A wrongful death is generally defined as a death caused by another person’s negligent or malicious actions.   These types of cases are among the most complicated and important in the personal injury field.  If you have lost a loved one due to the actions (of failure to take action) of another person, corporation, or governmental entity, please contact us immediately for a free consultation.   We can help you navigate the legal web of probate law and injury law to make sure that your loved one receives the justice that they deserve.

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy