If you don’t protect your rights, you may not be able to make a claim. Insurance companies have attorneys and adjusters whose goal is to pay you as little as they can. You need a Washington licensed attorney and experienced aviator to fight for you. I am dedicated to helping your recover as much money as possible under the law.
Why should you hire Washington aviation attorney Tom Patton?
You need an attorney who will work hard to protect your rights, maximize your insurance settlement and minimize the hassles of dealing with the insurance companies. You need an experienced and aggressive Washington trial lawyer who will fight for you. Having an experienced Washington personal injury lawyer can make the difference between getting what you deserve and getting nothing.
Without the threat of a lawyer who is willing to go to trial and seek a big jury verdict, why would an insurance company pay you what your claim is really worth? Lawsuits can be expensive, and many people do not have the money to pursue their claim. In every case, I advance all costs associated with pursuing your case and I do not ask you for a penny until we recover from the other side.
An experienced Washington trial attorney can make the difference.
I am an experienced aggressive trial lawyer who has tried many jury trials. I am not afraid to take your case to trial if that is what it takes to maximize the amount of money you recover for your personal injury. I offer personal, one-on-one service, and I will not hand your case off to another lawyer or a paralegal.
Reduce the stress of making a claim.
Personal injury accidents can turn your life upside down. Making a personal injury claim can be difficult and time consuming. Once I take your case, you can stop worrying about dealing with the insurance companies and focus on recovering from your injuries. I take care of all of the paperwork, phone calls, and negotiations, so you can get on with your life.
I handle Washington personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis.
This means:
YOU DON’T OWE ME A LEGAL FEE
UNLESS I RECOVER MONEY FOR YOU.
Q: What type of Oregon and Washington personal injury claims do you handle from your Portland and Vancouver offices?
A: I handle all types of Washington personal injury claims: airline aviation accidents, private aviation accidents, commercial aviation accidents, auto injury accidents, motorcycle injury accidents, bicycle injury accidents, dog bite injuries, ATV injury accidents, boating injury accidents, and any other case where someone else causes you personal injury.
Q: What qualifies Tom Patton to handle airplane accidents?
A: In addition to being a skilled accident attorney, I am also an
experienced aviator. I am a Lt Col in the Air National Guard, and flew Air Force cargo and rescue planes for 11 years. I was a C-130 Navigator, and have over 2,500 flying hours under every condition, including combat. (jump to "About Tom" for more info)
Q: How soon after airplane personal injury accident should I call you?
A: Call me immediately. Do not give the other person’s insurance company a statement until you have consulted with a lawyer. I make a point of returning all calls and e-mails promptly. If you have suffered a personal injury, you need to know right away what insurance coverage is in place to cover your medical expenses and lost wages.
Q: What is my claim worth?
A: The value of your plane accident injury claim depends on the severity and permanency of your injuries. Contact me now for a free consultation so I can assess your claim and tell you what I think it is worth.
Q: Should I accept the offer that the insurance company has given me?
A: Oftentimes I can get insurance companies to substantially increase the amount of their personal injury settlement offer. If you have already received an offer for your injuries, contact me and I will let you know if I think it is a fair offer. I will not charge you for this consultation. If I do not beat their original offer to you, I will not charge you an attorney fee.
Q: How do I know if I have a good plane accident or personal injury case for Washington law?
A: You need to contact me and we can discuss your case. My consultation on a personal injury case is always free.
Q: How long does it take to settle most Washington plane accident cases?
A: It depends on the nature of your plane accident. I have settled smaller personal injury claims for the full amount my client wanted within 10 days and I have settled policy limits cases in as little as a few months. Larger personal injury cases typically take longer to settle
Q: Will pursuing my Washington plane accident case take up a lot of my time?
A: No. Oftentimes I only meet with clients for the initial interview and then we can just talk over the phone. If we do have to go to court, it will take more time. I realize your time is important, so I don’t waste it.
Q: Will I have to go to trial?
A: The vast majority of Washington personal injury cases don’t go to trial. However, I treat each case as if it is going to be a trial, because you have to be willing and prepared to go to trial to maximize your settlement.
Q: Why is it so important to hire an experienced Washington trial attorney?
A: Most personal injury cases settle before trial, but you want to maximize your settlement. If you hire a Washington airplane accident attorney who has little trial experience, oftentimes they will be afraid to go to trial. Insurance companies know who these lawyers are, and they oftentimes offer them less than the case is worth. I have 10 years of courtroom experience and I have tried well over 100 cases. I have had much success in the courtroom and I will not advise you to settle for less than your case is worth.
Q: Do I need a Washington personal injury lawyer?
A: In order to settle your personal injury and plane accident case you will have to deal with insurance companies. Their goal is to pay you as little as you will take. It is tough for someone who is not familiar with personal injury cases to know what a fair settlement amount is. An experienced Washington airplane accident attorney can help you to determine that amount and reach a fair settlement.
Q: How do I pay your legal fees?
A: I handle auto accident, dog bites and all of my other personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means YOU DO NOT OWE ME A LEGAL FEE UNLESS I RECOVER MONEY FOR YOU. I do not ask for any attorney fees upfront. If there is no recovery there is no fee.
Q: What do you charge for recovering my medical expenses?
A: I do not charge my clients a fee recovering their past medical
expenses. Many lawyers charge a percentage of the total recovery,
including your medical expenses. I base my fee on what is recovered in
addition to your medical expenses. If your lawyer charges you for
recovering your medical expenses it can significantly reduce how much
goes in your pocket. For example, if you had $50,000 in medical
expenses and a $100,000 settlement, your lawyer would get $33,000,
$50,000 would go to repay your medical expenses, and you would be left
with around $17,000. In a case like that, I would base my fee off of
the $50,000, putting $33,000 in your pocket instead of approximately
$17,000. The only time I charge a fee for recovering your past medical
expenses is when someone other than you, usually your insurance company or healthcare provider, pays me to recover your medical expenses.
Q: Are there any hidden fees?
A: No. I do not charge you fees for consultations, opening your file, copies, long distance, etc. Before you hire a lawyer, make sure you find out what they will be charging you, as these hidden fees can add up.
Q: Lawsuits can be expensive, will it cost me any money up front for filing fees, court costs, expert witness fees, and any other costs?
A: Filing a lawsuit, paying court costs and expert witness fees can be very expensive. I know that most people cannot afford these costs up front, so I forward these costs up front in every case I take. Spending a few thousand dollars on a good expert witness can make the difference between getting thousands of dollars and getting nothing for your personal injury claim. You will not have to pay those costs until your case is concluded. Before you hire a lawyer, make sure that they are willing to forward the money to adequately pursue your personal injury case. Otherwise, you may be forced into taking a minimal settlement if you cannot afford to spend thousands of dollars to pursue your Washington state personal injury claim.
Q: What types of Washigton accident cases do you handle?
A: I handle all types of Washington personal injury, wrongful death and products liability cases, including: airline accidents, auto accidents, bicycle accidents, motorcycle accidents, ATV accidents, boating accidents, dog bites and all other types of injury cases.
Q: What parts of Washington do you handle cases in?
A: Although I am located in Vancouver, Washington, with a second office in Portland Oregon, I will handle cases throughout the state of Washington including the following counties and cities:
Washington Counties:
Adams County, Asotin County, Benton County, Clallam County, Clark County, Columbia County, Cowlitz County, Franklin County, Garfield County, Grant County, Grays Harbor County, Jefferson County, King County, Kittitas County, Klickitat County, Lewis County, Lincoln County, Mason County, Pacific County, Pierce County, Skamania County, Thurston County, Wahkiakum County, Walla Walla County, Yakima County.
Washington Cities:
Aberdeen, Battle Ground, Benton City, Bingen, Bucoda, Burton, Calama, Camas, Campbell Lake, Castle Rock, Cathlamet, Centralia, Charter Oak, Chehalis, Cosmopolis, Crawford, Curtis Lake, Eatonville, Ellsworth, Ellsworth, Everett, Felida, Fern Prairie, Fisher, Gig Harbor, Goldendale, Good Hope, Grandview, Granger, Green Lake, Hazel Dell, Hoquiam, Ilwaco, Ireland, Kalama, Kelso, Kennewick, King Corner, La Center, Lake Shore, Lewisville, Little Elkhorn, Livingston, Long Beach, Longview, Lucia, Mabton, Montesano, Moxee, Naches, Napavine, Ocean Shores, Olympia, Pasco, Pioneer, Proebstel, Prosser, Ranier, Raymond, Richland, Ridgefield, Rye, Sacajawea, Salmon Creek, Sara, Scotton Corner, Seattle, Sea-Tac, Selah, South Bend, Stevenson, Sunnyside, Tacoma, Tenino, Toledo, Toppenish, Tumwater, Twin Harbors, Union, Vader, Vancouver, Venersborg, Wapato, Washougal, West Richland, Westport, White Salmon, Winlock, Woodland, Yacolt, Yakima, Zillah.
Tom Patton is a seasoned litigator with ten years of experience conducting jury trials and appeals. Mr. Patton graduated from Sonoma State University in 1983. After several years in the US Air Force as a C-130 Navigator, Mr. Patton attended law school at Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon. He graduated with a Juris Doctorate in 1996. Mr. Patton received “Best Oralist” honors in the Appellate Advocacy competition, and was also awarded an Aviation Law Research Fellowship. He also had legal internships at a large Portland law firm, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and the Multnomah County District Attorney’s office.
Following law school, Mr. Patton worked as a Deputy District Attorney, and as an Assistant Attorney General. He handled a wide variety of civil and criminal trials and appeals in state and federal courts, and developed a reputation as a highly successful trial and appellate attorney.
Mr. Patton was also Corporate Counsel for a large, nation-wide trucking company with over 1200 employees. Mr. Patton directed litigation and litigation management for the trucking company, and provided advise and legal guidance to the CEO, President, and department heads. The trucking company had over 600 tractors and traveled over 90 million miles per year.
Mr. Patton has also worked for two prestigeous Northwest law firms. He has handled a large number of litigated cases, from investigation to trial, in diverse areas of products liability, construction defect, various personal injury claims, and other civil cases. He has tried over 100 cases, and tried cases in Oregon and Washington.
Mr. Patton is also a member of the Oregon Air National Guard. He is a Lieutenant Colonel and a decorated veteran of the 1991 Gulf War. He was awarded the Air Force Air Medal, and two Aerial Achievement Medals for combat and combat support missions flown during the war.
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