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Bellingham Attorney Bill Coats Helps People with Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and Auto Accident Claims Across Whatcom County including Ferndale, Blaine, and Lynden.

Life is filled with the unexpected. Tragic accidents occur, and sometimes there is no one to blame. However, if someone else’s negligence or fault has caused serious injury or harm to you or a loved one, it is only right for the negligent party to be held accountable and pay for the damages that result. Bellingham attorney Bill Coats has great compassion for victims of such negligence and has built a career advocating for their rights and getting them justice and the compensation they deserve.

Our attorneys specialize in helping clients with personal injury, wrongful death, and auto accident claims. We understand that this is a difficult time for you and your family, and are here to take the burden off you. We take a personal interest in your situation and will be at your side through all legal processes, fighting for your rights and to get you the best settlement possible, so you can concentrate on your recovery. Call us today for a free consultation.

DRUNK DRIVERS

It’s an outrage that so many injury and fatality collisions are caused by drunk, distracted, and reckless drivers. Attorney Bill Coats holds these people accountable.

DISTRACTED DRIVERS

We have worked with many clients who were seriously injured in accidents with distracted drivers. We understands the sense of anger and frustration that a driver engaged in dangerous behavior that caused the collision.

WRONGFUL DEATH

The shock and grief after a wrongful death can be unbearable. We are sensitive to our client’s emotional needs, and help reduce financial stress by recovering compensation.

BICYCLE INJURIES

Attorney Bill Coats has dealt with negligent drivers who claim “I couldn’t see the bike” and has recovered millions for Bellingham and Whatcom County bicyclists.

CAR ACCIDENTS

After an auto accident, the insurance company’s primary goal is to deny or delay your claim. We put you on a level playing field and fight to recover full and fair compensation.

TRUCK ACCIDENTS

We see news stories of serious or fatal commercial truck accidents. The crash scenes are often dramatic, and make for good news headlines.

MOTORCYCLE CRASHES

Accident attorney Bill Coats has handled many motorcycle accident claims in his 20 years of experience. Bill understands the unique laws and regulations related to motorcycling.

PEDESTRIAN INJURIES

With an ever increasing number of vehicles on the roads, pedestrian accidents are on the rise in Bellingham, and when they happen, the accident victim is often seriously injured.

PERSONAL INJURY

Bellingham Attorney Bill Coats has over 20 years of experience with workplace injuries, defective products, nursing home abuse, dog attacks and other injury cases.

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