Seattle Personal Injury Attorney Chris Thayer
Seattle Personal Injury Attorney Chris Thayer
Handling Personal Injury Claims in the Seattle Area and Throughout Washington Since 1995

My name is Chris Thayer and I am a personal injury attorney practicing in downtown Seattle. I handle personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death claims throughout the greater Seattle area, including Issaquah, Mercer Island and Kirkland.

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The First Eight Weeks of Your Personal Injury Case

Posted Sunday, May 24, 2015 by Chris Thayer

The first two months is a key time for your personal injury case. This is the period during which you will first meet and establish a working relationship with your Seattle personal injury attorney, and much of the research will take place. The following timeline provides a rough outline of what to expect during this time.

Week One

During the first week of your case you will meet your Seattle injury lawyer for the first time and discuss the case. The Contingent Fee Agreement will be discussed with you, and you will be asked to sign authorization forms so that your attorney can obtain such documents as your medical and employment records. You will be given an instruction booklet, and the attorney’s secretary will prepare your file.

Week Two through Four

Your attorney will then begin the initial investigation of your case. This will include the following:

Weeks Four through Eight

During the next four weeks your attorney will continue to investigate your case. Among other things, he will:

Working with an Attorney

If you have been injured in an accident caused by another, it may be in your best interests to work with a Seattle personal injury attorney. Call Chris Thayer to arrange an initial consultation today at (866) 884-2417.