Eric Steven Nelson

Eric Steven Nelson

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Slip and Fall Accident, Car Accidents ... +8 more

3909 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA

About Eric

Biography

Practice Areas

11

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 20%

All personal injury cases, including motor vehicle collisions, slip and fall incidents, trip and fall incidents, medical malpractice, dog-bite, construction site incidents, etc.

34 years | 3,000 cases

20%
Car Accident 15%

Car, truck, semi, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, scooter, etc.

34 years | 1,000 cases

15%
Slip and Fall Accident 15%

Sidewalks, crosswalks, walkways, businesses, parking lots, snow & ice, stairs, etc.

34 years | 1,000 cases

15%
Motorcycle Accident 10%

34 years | 200 cases

10%
Spinal Cord Injury 10%

34 years | 1,000 cases

10%
Animal and Dog Bites 5%

34 years | 100 cases

5%
Birth Injury 5%

34 years | 25 cases

5%
Brain Injury 5%

34 years | 100 cases

5%
Medical Malpractice 5%

34 years | 100 cases

5%
Wrongful Death 5%

34 years | 25 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 33 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Nelson Injury Law, PLLC

3909 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA, 98116

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Eric Steven Nelson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

56 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Insurance

Posted by Xander | October 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Motorcycle Crash

I was in a motorcycle crash where another driver was at fault and I did not have motorcycle insurance. The driver’s insurance company tried to blame me and began threatening/harassing me for money (over $10k). As recommended by a friend I went to Eric. With the evidence provided, Eric was able to pro...ve that the driver was in fact at fault and that the insurance company owed me money. Shout out to Eric! Eric was a pleasure to work with and I would recommend him to anyone needing a Lawyer related to personal injury.

Posted by Taylor Barraza | April 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Amazing Experience

I was referred to Eric after being involved in a near fatal car accident in 2018. I suffered multiple injuries and there was significant damage to my vehicle. Both Eric and his paralegal Hillary were very caring and empathetic of my situation and handled the case quickly and professionally. They resp...onded immediately to my emails and phone calls, and answered all of my questions throughout the process. My car was as good as new in less than a couple of weeks and I was reimbursed loss of use immediately. In the process I was also introduced to a great team of physicians who helped in my recovery. Eric fought tooth and nail with the insurance adjuster so that I was compensated to the extent that I was made whole again. I was very impressed with the service Eric and his team provided. Dealing with the repercussions of a car accident can be very stressful. I highly recommend Eric and his team if you find yourself in this scenario.

Posted by Michael | February 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

You need a lawyer, period!

It's really important no to deal with insurance companies on your own when your in an accident. (Especially, when you're not at fault). It's a different game. They will low ball you with any chance they can get with your pain and suffering. Also keep in mind, that your car's value will drop after rep...airs and your insurance will either go up or they drop you. You need a lawyer that knows what compansations you should receive as accident victim, and a consumer. This place is as professional as it gets. You'll feel at ease after talking to Eric and he'll tell you that the primary thing is your recovery. Eric and his assistant Hillary were great at communicating back if I had any concerns. They went straight to work dealing with, medical billing, insurance. So, that I can focus on getting better, my family, and work. In the end, I was very happy with my settlement. Its 4 times the amount camplaired, if I did it on my own. My wife is currently a client aswell! She was hit twice in one year by a texter, and another driver who wasn't paying attention staring at an accident from opposite side.

Posted by Thomas | February 06, 2014 | Insurance

Eric Nelson is Outstanding!

After being in the insurance industry for over a decade, I thought handling my own a claim would be easy, but after being hit by another party and having to deal with their insurance carrier...I was wrong! I sustained permanent injuries, yet I was told by their insurance carrier that my injuries "we...ren't serious enough to warrant a settlement". That's when I spoke with Eric Nelson. Eric was professional, knowledgable, and sympathetic to my case. Eric was honest, upfront, and helped me navigate through all the paperwork, deposition and defense medical exams. Through this process Eric would give me updates and status reports on what was going on and how he was dealing with this difficult insurance carrier. I'm glad to say Eric was able to reach a settlement with the insurance company without going to trial and the outcome exceeded my expectations. I will now refer my friends, family, and clients only to Eric Nelson.

Posted by David | December 04, 2011 | Insurance

A Friend in Need is a Friend indeed

When I was hit in an auto accident it seemed that I just wasn't getting a fair deal from the insurance company who's client was responsible for the collision. It was a great comfort to know that Eric, as my advocate, was making sure that the scales were evened out. Because of Eric's experience and di...ligence I received a settlement that was much more fair than I would have received otherwise. Threw the entire process Eric listened to me, kept me informed, gave me his professional guidance and brought my case to a desirable conclusion. I highly recommend Eric Nelson.

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Eric Steven Nelson's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Burkett

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Eric for over 10 years, originally through sharing office space. He has been my friend ever since. Eric is an effective, tenacious, and caring attorney who works hard to get results that matter for his injured clients. I strongly endorse Eric to anyone seeking help to resolve their personal injury claim."

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Brian Nelson

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this lawyer. Eric is an excellent attorney. I have worked with him on many cases and have seen how determined and passionate he is about getting his clients the best result possible. He has been involved in the legal field since his teens. His athletic background and competitive nature are easily apparent when he is dealing with his opposing counsel. He does not back down and his results speak for themself. Eric is a winner and I would always want to be on his team."

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Mark Kearney

Car accident lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eric is a great lawyer. He puts the necessary effort into analyzing, researching, and working up his cases. He truly cares about his clients."

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Coleman Hengesbach

Car accident lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kelly Burdette

Car accident lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Eric for over 5 years and use to share office space with him. He is very dedicated to his clients and isn't afraid to try a case. We often get together and discuss cases. I highly recommend Eric."

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Yousef Arefi

Unknown lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andre Lang

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Eric for over 15 years as a practicing attorney, basketball competitor and teammate, and fellow O'Dea alum. He exudes the highest ethical standards in all he does, and applies a common sensed approach to resolving legal matters. I highly recommend Eric and his Partner Anthony Johnson for a client desirous of maximizing a personal injury claim. It comes as a great honor to endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Slavik

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eric is a very talented lawyer who gets great results for his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse him and his partner Tony Johnson."

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Joshua Lipsky

Car accident lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enthusiastically endorse Eric to accident victims seeking legal representation. He is compassionate and thoughtful with his clients, and a fierce advocate on their behalf. I refer matters to Eric and his partner with great confidence."

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William Spurr

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Nelson to anyone seriously injured for legal representation. He provides his clients with honest evaluations of their cases and works diligently and efficiently to obtain them just compensation."

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Chase Alvord

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I refer personal injury cases to Eric and his partner with confidence."

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Douglas Burdette

Class action lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eric was one of the class action plaintiffs in a case against one of the largest court reporting firms in the Northwest. As a result of his work, every litigant who paid for court reporting services over four-year period obtained the right to reimbursement of overcharges by the court reporting firm."

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Mark Kearney

Personal injury lawyer

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Kelly Burdette

General practice lawyer

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Yousef Arefi

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Janet Comin

Family lawyer

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Andre Lang

Family lawyer

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Joshua Lipsky

Environmental and natural resources lawyer

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Robert Slavik

Litigation lawyer

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William Spurr

Litigation lawyer

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Chase Alvord

Commercial real estate lawyer

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Paul Fogarty

Litigation lawyer

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Douglas Burdette

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Plaintiff Personal Injury, National Trial Lawyers Association

2020

Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Plaintiff Personal Injury, National Trial Lawyers Association

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Plaintiff Personal Injury, National Trial Lawyers Association

2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Plaintiff Personal Injury, National Trial Lawyers Association

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2006

Washington Rising Star Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2006

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

1992

Cum Laude, Pepperdine Law School

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Owner-Attorney, Nelson Injury Law, PLLC

2008 - Present

Arbitrator (pro tem), King County Superior Court Mandatory Arbitration Program

2008 - 2014

Owner-Attorney, Nelson & Johnson, PLLC

1992 - 2008

Owner - Attorney, Nelson & Associates, P.S.

Associations

2015 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1996 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Member

1994 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

Member

1992 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Rodriguez v. Diko

Arbitration Award for $58,406.54

Wilson v. Merle

Settlement for $1,500,000.00

Confidential v. Confidential Hospital

Settlement for $400,000.00

Potter v. Unknown Vehicle

Settlement for $1,010,000.00

Fall at hospital

Settlement for $296,100.00

Betting v. Del Olmo

Settlement for $185,000.00

Archer v. City of Seattle and Schilling Management

Settlement for $215,000.00

Ferro v. Flores

Settlement for $825,000

McMahon v. Costas Opa

Settlement for $100,000

James v. Viradet

Award for Plaintiffs

Schroeder v. Baird

Settlement after jury trial in King Cty Superior Court

Alexander v. Roberts

Settlement for $370,000

Luiten v. City of Seattle

Settlement at mediation for $400,000.

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Education

1992

Pepperdine University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

University of Washington -Seattle

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

UPS Students

Summary Judgment Motions

2012

Personal Injury Basics

Personal Injury Basics for Attorneys and Staff

2008

Product Liability Issues Related to Mechanical Engineering

Products Liability

Publications

2010

Website publication Secrets from a SuperLawyer: 10 Tips That Win Cases!

Languages

English

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