Results

A pedestrian was struck while lawfully crossing in a crosswalk, suffering serious injuries. The at-fault driver's insurance was not enough to cover the full extent of the client's damages, requiring a UIM claim against two national insurance companies to recover what was truly owed.

The insurance companies made an offer. It was a fraction of what the case was worth.

Christian Ray invested in thorough preparation, retained the right experts, and built a case designed to go the distance. The jury delivered a $4,750,000 verdict, with a total recovery of $5,310,000, more than 20 times what was originally offered. The result reflects what happens when a client's case is taken seriously from day one.

NW Injury Lawyers obtained this significant settlement after a client suffered permanent injuries during a collision. The defendants decided to settle the claim after it became clear that their insurance company would be liable for excess judgement at verdict. A unique approach to complex legal pressures led to this significant result.

Chris Ray acted on behalf of a client in arbitration, securing a favorable decision of $54,800.90 – significantly higher than the insurance companies' last offer of $20,000. This victory in an alternative setting showcases an ability to effectively represent clients outside of traditional court trials. The arbitration decision, reflecting nearly triple the insurance companies' offer, was not appealed, underscoring the strength of legal argument and negotiation skills.

A 63-year-old commercial fisherman was traveling through Washington for work when he slipped on an icy hotel parking lot, suffering a serious lower back injury. The hotel's insurance carrier denied liability, arguing the icy conditions were obvious and that a man who fishes the Bering Sea should have known better than to walk on ice.

The argument did not hold up.

A business owes the same duty of care to every guest regardless of their profession. Christian Ray obtained four days of security footage showing the hotel had failed to follow its own protocols for treating icy surfaces. Faced with that evidence, the defense had little ground to stand on. The case was settled three months before trial for $675,000.