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Seattle, WA · Wrongful death · 2026

Top-Ranked Wrongful Death Lawyers in Seattle

A wrongful death claim lets certain family members recover damages when someone dies because of another person's negligence. Who can file, and for what, is set by each state's law.
Updated September 25, 202623 firms evaluatedHow we rank

The ranking

Top Seattle wrongful death lawyers

This is the overall personal injury ranking for Seattle. Confirm a firm handles wrongful death cases before you hire.

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    Davis Law Group Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers Seattle

    4.9733 Google reviews· Seattle

    Google Maps position: #1 for "personal injury attorney", #1 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    1.0
    Score
    94.8/100
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    Brumley Law Firm

    4.9844 Google reviews· Seattle

    Google Maps position: #3 for "personal injury attorney", #3 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    3.0
    Score
    89.8/100
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    Khan Injury Law - Seattle

    4.9377 Google reviews· Seattle

    Google Maps position: #6 for "personal injury attorney", #4 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    5.0
    Score
    84.6/100
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    Boohoff Law, P.A.

    4.9269 Google reviews· Seattle

    Google Maps position: #7 for "personal injury attorney", #6 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    6.5
    Score
    80.8/100
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    Dubin Law Group

    4.7416 Google reviews· Seattle

    Google Maps position: #2 for "personal injury attorney", #5 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    3.5
    Score
    80.4/100
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    Seattle Injury Law

    4.8318 Google reviews· Seattle

    Google Maps position: #4 for "personal injury attorney", #7 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    5.5
    Score
    79.5/100
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    The Accident Guys

    5.035 Google reviews· Seattle

    Google Maps position: #9 for "personal injury attorney", #8 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    8.5
    Score
    76.3/100
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    Washington Injury Law

    4.9274 Google reviews· Seattle

    Google Maps position: #8 for "personal injury attorney", #10 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    9.0
    Score
    74.5/100
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    Seattle Car Accident Law Firm

    5.0102 Google reviews· Seattle

    Google Maps position: #19 for "personal injury attorney", #2 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    10.5
    Score
    72.9/100
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    Moseley Collins Law

    4.92K Google reviews· Seattle

    Google Maps position: #5 for "personal injury attorney", #15 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    10.0
    Score
    72.4/100

Map positions, ratings and review counts: Google, recorded September 25, 2026. How we rank

Know this

What makes wrongful death cases different

  • 1

    Only certain relatives or the estate's representative can file, depending on state law.

  • 2

    Filing deadlines for wrongful death can differ from ordinary injury deadlines.

  • 3

    Damages can include lost financial support, funeral costs and loss of companionship.

Checklist

Evidence to save now

  • Death certificate
  • Police, accident or incident reports
  • Medical records from the final injury or illness
  • Proof of income and financial support
  • Funeral and burial bills

Before you sign

Questions to ask a lawyer

  1. 1.Who in our family has the right to file in this state?
  2. 2.How do you handle a wrongful death claim alongside the estate?
  3. 3.What is your contingency fee and how are costs handled?
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Washington

Rules that affect your claim

Filing deadline

3 years

For most injury claims (RCW 4.16.080(2)).

Fault rule

Pure comparative fault

You can recover damages even if you were mostly at fault, but your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (RCW 4.22.005)

Car insurance

At-fault (tort) state

The at-fault driver's liability insurance pays for the injuries they cause. You can file a claim with their insurer or sue the driver directly.

Pending attorney review. General information, not legal advice. Deadlines can be shorter for claims against government agencies and for some case types.

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FAQ

Common questions

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Washington?

In most cases, 3 years from the date of the injury (RCW 4.16.080(2)). Claims against a government agency often have much shorter notice deadlines.

What if I was partly at fault for my injury in Washington?

You can recover damages even if you were mostly at fault, but your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (RCW 4.22.005)

Is Washington a no-fault car insurance state?

Washington is an at-fault (tort) state. The at-fault driver's liability insurance pays for the injuries they cause. You can file a claim with their insurer or sue the driver directly.

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