Carpenter & Zuckerman Carpenter & Zuckerman
Personal Injury Attorneys

Winning Cases
Since 1920

Yakima Personal Injury Attorneys

Over $2 Billion Recovered in Preventable Accident Claims

Preventable injuries can upend your life and wreak havoc on your physical, financial, and emotional health. Fortunately, there are legal pathways in place that allow victims like you to secure needed compensation from those at fault. However, you’ll need to fight to recover what you deserve.

Carpenter & Zuckerman is a nationally renowned Yakima personal injury law firm that’s committed to helping clients level the playing field with powerful corporations and insurance carriers. Since 1995, our team of 40 battle-tested trial lawyers has helped countless victims and families fight for justice and has recovered more than $2 billion in verdicts and settlements.

Whether you or someone you love were injured by a negligent motorist, medical professional, property owner, or defective product, we want to fight for the compensation you deserve. Our Yakima personal injury attorneys proudly serve clients across the Yakima Valley and state of Washington, offer FREE consultations, and collect no fee unless we win. 

Our Yakima office is located at:
The Tower
402 E Yakima Ave Suite 750 
Yakima, WA 98901

Contact us online or call (509) 978-6287 to discuss how we can help you.

$131 Million Dram Shop Liability
Our client was injured in a car accident caused by a driver who was over-served at a restaurant/bar.
  • $17 Million Brain Injury
  • $14.6 Million Commercial Vehicle
  • $12 Million Brain Injury

Why Choose Carpenter & Zuckerman?

CZ is an award-winning plaintiffs’ personal injury practice with a reputation for taking on corporate interests and insurance companies in the fight for justice. With a team of 40 trial lawyers, we’ve been able to handle the toughest cases and have amassed a record of remarkable victories for our clients.

Our firm has recovered more than $2 billion in compensation for injured victims and families across Washington and beyond. Some of our notable victories and areas of success include:

  • A $131 million recovery for a car accident victim injured by a drunk driver who was overserved by a bar/restaurant. 
  • A $29.25 million recovery against State Farm for a brain injury victim, secured after the policy was open. 
  • Numerous verdicts and settlements in claims involving brain injuries, spine injuries, and other catastrophic injuries with compensatory awards ranging from $6 to $30 million. 

Case We Handle in the Yakima Valley

CZ leverages the experience of a talented trial team to provide award-winning counsel in a range of personal injury cases. 

Our attorneys have handled claims in courts across Washington and have prevailed in hotly contested actions against powerful opponents. We also have extensive experience litigating claims that are common in the region, including premises actions involving slips and falls on ice, auto accidents that occur on Interstate 82, Interstate 90,  U.S Route 12, U.S. Route 97, and other major thoroughfares, commercial vehicle accidents involving trucks and agricultural or farming equipment, and more. In all the cases we’ve handled, our dedication to clients, their families, and their futures have made a remarkable difference. 

We handle cases involving all types of preventable accidents and injuries, including:

Whatever your case entails, it will be subject to a statute of limitations set by Washington state law. For most personal injury cases, this statute of limitations is three years from the date of your injury or accident. However, this legal deadline can be different (including much shorter) in certain circumstances.

Given the time limits involved in filing legal action, we strongly recommend that anyone with a potential case reach out to our team sooner rather than later. At CZ, we’re poised to immediately provide help to victims and families who call on us and are available to quickly review your case and discuss what we can do during a consultation. 

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What Damages Can Personal Injury Victims Recover?

Washington law provides mechanisms for personal injury victims to recover various types of losses and does not impose a statutory cap on any damages. While case value is always unique, victims may be able to recover compensation for:

Economic damages, which cover monetary losses directly related to the injury. These are tangible and often have specific dollar amounts tied to them.

  • Medical Expenses: These encompass emergency care, hospitalization, surgery costs, medication, rehabilitation, and ongoing medical treatments due to the injury.
  • Lost Wages: If the injury forces you out of work, you can recover lost income for the period you're unable to perform your job.
  • Loss of Earning Capacity: When injuries impair your ability to earn in the same capacity as before the accident, compensation for this long-term financial loss may be granted.
  • Property Damage: If your personal property was damaged as part of the incident, the costs to repair or replace the property are recoverable.

Non-Economic damages compensate for the non-monetary aspects of harm suffered and include losses related to:

  • Pain and Suffering: This accounts for the physical pain and emotional distress you experienced due to the injury.
  • Mental Anguish: Compensation may be available for psychological impacts such as anxiety, depression, and loss of enjoyment of life.
  • Disfigurement and Permanent Disability: In cases of severe injuries leading to scarring or permanent disabilities, victims can seek damages for these life-altering conditions.

Trust a Proven Yakima Personal Injury Firm

With a proven track record and highly respected team of advocates, CZ has become the trusted choice for injured victims and families across the Yakima Valley and surrounding region. 

Whether you’ve been hurt in a car accident, suffered harm on someone else’s property, or need to explore your options for holding a negligent party accountable for your loved one’s untimely death, we want to help. Our attorneys offer FREE and completely confidential consultations and handle our cases on contingency, which means there is no fee unless a recovery is made in your case.

To speak with a Yakima personal injury lawyer about your rights and options, call (509) 978-6287.

The Opinions That Matter Most

    “Lance was always professional and courteous to me and fought hard on my behalf.” - Tyler R.
    “They communicate quickly. Very friendly. Hardworking.” - Elianna S.