Tacoma, WA · Truck accident · 2026
Top-Ranked Truck Accident Lawyers in Tacoma
The ranking
Top Tacoma truck accident lawyers
This is the overall personal injury ranking for Tacoma. Confirm a firm handles truck accident cases before you hire.
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Cochran Douglas, PLLC
4.9214 Google reviews· TacomaGoogle Maps position: #1 for "personal injury attorney", #1 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 1.0
- Score
- 94.2/100
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Park Chenaur Injury Lawyers
4.9394 Google reviews· Federal WayGoogle Maps position: #4 for "personal injury attorney", #4 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 4.0
- Score
- 87.0/100
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Strong Law
4.8419 Google reviews· TacomaGoogle Maps position: #3 for "personal injury attorney", #3 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 3.0
- Score
- 85.5/100
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Freeman Law Firm, Inc.
4.9216 Google reviews· TacomaGoogle Maps position: #2 for "personal injury attorney", #8 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 5.0
- Score
- 84.2/100
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Boohoff Law, P.A. - Auto Accident Lawyers
5.035 Google reviews· TacomaGoogle Maps position: #7 for "personal injury attorney", #6 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 6.5
- Score
- 80.7/100
- 6Most reviewedBar check pending
Sears Injury Law, PLLC
4.8576 Google reviews· PuyallupGoogle Maps position: #5 for "personal injury attorney", #5 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 5.0
- Score
- 80.4/100
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Ladenburg Law Injury Attorneys
4.8105 Google reviews· TacomaGoogle Maps position: #6 for "personal injury attorney", #7 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 6.5
- Score
- 77.5/100
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NextLaw PLLC
4.9181 Google reviews· TacomaGoogle Maps position: #9 for "personal injury attorney", #9 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 9.0
- Score
- 74.1/100
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Just Call Janelle - Auto Accident Attorney
4.937 Google reviews· LakewoodGoogle Maps position: #11 for "personal injury attorney", #14 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 12.5
- Score
- 64.4/100
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Darrell Cochran Personal Injury Lawyer Tacoma
4.927 Google reviews· TacomaGoogle Maps position: #10 for "personal injury attorney", #15 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 12.5
- Score
- 64.3/100
Map positions, ratings and review counts: Google, recorded September 25, 2026. How we rank
Know this
What makes truck accident cases different
- 1
Federal safety rules for commercial drivers (hours of service, maintenance, drug testing) can help prove fault.
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Trucking companies usually carry much higher insurance limits than private drivers.
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Key evidence like electronic logging data and dashcam footage can be lost if it is not requested quickly.
Checklist
Evidence to save now
- The truck's company name and USDOT number (on the cab door)
- Photos of the truck, trailer and cargo
- Police report and any citation issued
- Witness contact details
- Medical records and bills
Before you sign
Questions to ask a lawyer
- 1.Have you taken trucking companies to trial, not just settled?
- 2.How quickly will you send a letter asking them to preserve the truck's data?
- 3.Do you work with accident reconstruction experts?
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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