I had been practicing law for 32 years, specializing in personal injury and wrongful death claims. I had often told clients and jurors “There is nothing as devastating as the loss of a child.” But until my own son died, I had no idea. Life stopped. I could not go on. Life lost its meaning. I could not answer the simple question: why?
As I returned to work, the answer to “why” came in the form of a renewed dedication to understanding with compassion the effect of a death on those I represent in this most difficult process. My answer has become helping others find their answer.
I know. I’ve been there.
> Dean Brett
Washington Wrongful Death Lawyers
The personal injury lawyers at Brett & Coats specialize
in personal injury and wrongful death claims throughout
Washington State. We seek prompt, fair and just compensation
for injuries caused by the negligence of others.
The attorneys at Brett & Coats have represented clients
in numerous multimillion dollar personal injury, toxic tort
and commercial disputes. Over the years, Brett & Coats has
received numerous awards including the highest rating (A-V)
from the
Martindale-Hubbell Law directory of over one million
lawyers and law firms in 160 countries. Dean Brett has
consistently been recognized as a Super Lawyer by Washington
Law and Politics Magazine and has served as President of the
Whatcom County Bar Association. Dean Brett has served as a
Member of the Board of Governors of the Washington State
Trial Lawyer’s Association. Dean Brett is a Fellow of the
American College of Trial Lawyers, an invitation only group
selected from the top 1% of lawyers in each state.
The personal injury lawyers at Brett & Coats help victims
recover monetary damages, including property damages,
medical expenses, future medical expenses, lost income, lost
future earning capacity and general damages for pain and
suffering. Our firm has successfully negotiated settlements
and litigated personal injury cases in many specialized
areas. We attempt to reach a reasonable settlement where
possible, but are prepared to proceed to tough litigation
where necessary.
