Injury Law Firm Serving Olympia, WA
Olympia Injuries. Verdict-Ready Lawyers.
Personal Injury Trial Lawyers Serving Thurston County
Decades of Significant Verdicts and Settlements for Washington Clients
Free Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win
Why Olympia Clients Trust Cochran Douglas
Olympia is the seat of state government, a Puget Sound port town, and the southern anchor of the I-5 commuter corridor. The injury cases that come out of the city span state-agency liability, Capitol Campus incidents, and high-speed crashes on a freeway corridor that runs the length of Washington. The lawyer you hire needs trial experience, familiarity with Thurston County, and a willingness to actually pick up the phone. Three things put Cochran Douglas in a different category for Olympia clients.
Courtroom Lawyers, Not Just Negotiators
Many personal injury firms market themselves as trial lawyers but settle every case. Cochran Douglas prepares every Olympia case for a courtroom from day one. When an insurance company or corporate defendant refuses to negotiate fairly, the firm is ready to take the case to a Thurston County jury and pursue the full verdict the case warrants.
Local to Thurston County Courts
Olympia cases are heard in Thurston County Superior Court. Cochran Douglas attorneys know the courthouse, the local jury pool, and the opposing-counsel bench that practices regularly in the county. That familiarity shortens the discovery curve and strengthens every step of trial preparation, from motion practice through verdict.
Work Directly With the Attorney
Personal injury cases are personal. When you hire Cochran Douglas, you are working with Loren Cochran, Cole Douglas, or Tiffany Wilke directly. No case manager, no paralegal, no junior associate. The named attorney handles the intake call, evaluates the case, and represents you through verdict or settlement.
"Incredibly helpful, kind people."
“Office staff are incredibly helpful , kind people. I have known Cole a long while , and he’s always excelled at everything put in front of him. I had an injury and needed representation, and choosing him was the best decision. They were as stubborn and difficult as they come. Not wanting to budge. I believe if I didn’t have Cole to negotiate I wouldn’t have seen anything. Thankfully that wasn’t the case. Thank you guys so much again.”
—Jason, 5-Star Review
Practice Areas We Handle
Cochran Douglas handles a range of injury cases for the area:
- Personal Injury: negligence-based claims that do not fit a more specific category.
- Car Accidents: collisions on I-5, US-101, and Thurston County roads, including commercial-vehicle and rideshare cases.
- Foster Care Abuse: civil cases against the state and licensed care providers for harm done to children in care.
- Sexual Assault & Harassment: civil claims for survivors of assault by individuals, institutions, or employers.
- Wrongful Death: claims by family members when negligence or misconduct results in a fatal injury.
If your situation does not match one of those areas, Cochran Douglas also handles catastrophic injury, medical malpractice, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and nursing home abuse cases for clients across Washington.
Proudly Serving Olympia
Olympia is the Washington State capital and the seat of Thurston County government. The city sits at the south end of Puget Sound, about 30 minutes south of our Tacoma office along I-5. Olympia injury cases often involve commercial-vehicle crashes on the southbound I-5 corridor, slip-and-fall incidents on the Capitol Campus and downtown waterfront, and government-liability claims against state and county agencies headquartered in the city.
When an Olympia case goes to trial, it is heard in Thurston County Superior Court, and Cochran Douglas brings the local-procedural familiarity that matters in front of a Thurston County judge. For catastrophically injured clients, in-person meetings are arranged at the hospital, the rehabilitation center, or the home where you are recovering. Cochran Douglas attorneys travel to Olympia when the drive to Tacoma is not feasible, and we are happy to meet with you in the evening and on weekends.
Personal Injury Lawyer FAQs
How long do I have to file a personal injury case in Washington?
Washington gives personal injury plaintiffs three years from the date of the injury to file a claim (RCW 4.16.080). If the defendant is a state or county agency, a common scenario for Olympia residents working on the Capitol Campus, separate notice deadlines apply, often within 60 days. Cochran Douglas can confirm the deadline that applies to your case at the consultation.
How much does it cost to hire Cochran Douglas?
Cochran Douglas takes Olympia cases on a contingency-fee basis. You pay nothing unless we win, and the fee percentage stays the same whether the case settles or goes to verdict. That fee structure removes any incentive for the firm to settle below the case's value just to avoid trial.
Do I have to come to Tacoma for a consultation?
No. Cochran Douglas attorneys travel to Olympia for in-person consultations when clients cannot make the drive to see an injury lawyer in Tacoma, WA. Meetings can happen at the hospital, the rehabilitation center, your home, or virtually. The initial consultation is free.
What types of injury cases does the firm handle in Olympia?
We handle personal injury, car accidents, foster care abuse, sexual assault, wrongful death, and several other types of cases for clients across Washington.
