When you’re injured, you need personal injury lawyers you can trust.
More Cash for Your Crash®
Lost Wages
Medical Bills
Pain & Suffering
Yakima Personal Injury Lawyers | Kapuza Lighty Accident Injury Lawyers
Injured in an accident in Yakima? What you do next can affect how much compensation you recover.
When an accident turns your life upside down, you need more than legal advice — you need a team that fights to get you every dollar you deserve.
At Kapuza Lighty Accident Injury Lawyers, PLLC, our Yakima personal injury lawyers have over 60 years of combined experience recovering millions for injured clients across the Yakima Valley.
More Cash for Your Crash® — Or You Pay Nothing
Insurance companies move fast, and their goal is to pay as little as possible. Our job is to make sure that doesn’t happen to you.
Our Better Offer Pledge sets us apart: We guarantee a higher compensation package than any insurance offer—or you owe us zero attorney fees.
No upfront costs. No risk. If we don’t win, you don’t pay.
That’s not a slogan. That’s our commitment to every client.
Free Consultation
Start your journey to getting compensated for your injuries with a free consultation. You meet with our attorneys on your terms, whether in person or online.
No Win, No Fee
We’re committed to your success. We only get paid if we win your case. Our goal is to obtain the compensation you deserve for your injuries and damages.
Better Offer Pledge
We guarantee More Cash for Your Crash® than any offer from the insurance company. If we can’t deliver a higher compensation package, you won’t owe us a dime in attorney fees.
Our Yakima Personal Injury Lawyers Take a Different Approach
Most personal injury cases come down to how well the claim is built—not just what happened.
Insurance companies often:
- Minimize injuries
- Shift blame
- Undervalue claims
We build structured cases designed to show the full impact of your injuries from the start.
We handle everything: gathering evidence, documenting your losses, negotiating with insurers, and preparing your case for court if needed. Our goal is to present the full picture of your injuries, medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering, so nothing gets left on the table.
What Cases Do We Handle?
Our Yakima personal injury attorneys handle a wide range of accident claims, including car accidents, truck and commercial vehicle crashes, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian and bicycle collisions, slip and fall incidents, dog bite injuries, boating accidents, nursing home injuries, school injuries, defective product claims, government liability cases, traumatic brain injuries, and wrongful death claims.
Every case is different. We tailor our approach to the specific circumstances and parties involved.
What Washington Law Means for Your Claim
Washington follows a comparative fault system, meaning even if you were partially at fault, you may still recover compensation. Most personal injury claims must be filed within the time limits set by the Washington statute of limitations. Missing that deadline can eliminate your right to pursue a claim entirely.
Speaking with our team early helps preserve your options and strengthens your position from day one.
Real Results for Real People
We’ve recovered millions for injured clients in the Yakima Valley, including a $2,000,000 forklift accident settlement, a $1,950,000 car accident traumatic brain injury settlement, and a $1,500,000 motorcycle accident settlement.
We’ve recovered millions for injured clients.
2,000,000
Forklift Accident Settlement
1,950,000
Car Accident TBI Settlement
1,500,000
Motorcycle Accident Settlement
Call us today at
509-866-4166
for a free, no-obligation consultation regarding your accident.
FAQs Answered by Our Lawyers
The insurance company already made me an offer. Should I accept it?
Not before talking to us. Initial offers rarely reflect the true value of your case. Once you sign, you can’t renegotiate. We’ll review any offer at no charge and tell you exactly where you stand.
What if I didn't go to the doctor right away?
You may still have a valid claim. Seeking medical attention early strengthens your case, but a delay doesn’t disqualify you. We can help document your injuries and explain how timing may affect your claim.
What does compensation actually cover?
A well-prepared claim can include current and future medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering. Most people don’t realize the insurance company’s first offer leaves significant money out.
Will my case go to court?
Most cases settle through negotiation. But we prepare every case as if it’s going to trial — that gives us stronger leverage at the table and better outcomes for our clients.
How long do I have to file a claim in Washington?
Most personal injury cases have a strict filing deadline under Washington’s statute of limitations. Once that window closes, you lose your right to pursue compensation — which is why speaking with an attorney as soon as possible after an accident matters.
A Local Team That Answers When It Matters
Our office on Tieton Drive serves the Yakima community with bilingual staff available in both English and Spanish. We offer free consultations in person or online — on your schedule.
Call (509) 866-4166 today. No obligations. Just answers.