Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Aviation Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers in Seattle
Krutch Lindell Bingham Jones has represented individuals in aviation accidents, serious injury, and wrongful death litigation since 1957. Our attorneys possess over a century of combined litigation experience, specializing in aviation accident cases involving aircraft ranging from ultralights to major airliners. We maintain an established track record of success against large insurance companies and corporations. Our team includes an FAA-licensed fixed-wing and helicopter pilot, supported by a network of technical consultants.Based in Seattle and Portland, we handle cases nationwide and internationally, with attorneys licensed in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Pennsylvania. We hold an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest available attorney rating. Our attorneys actively participate in aviation and personal injury law organizations, publish academic articles, and present at legal seminars. We serve clients regardless of nationality or immigration status, working with interpreters in multiple languages.
Services
Aviation Accident Litigation
Personal Injury Claims
Wrongful Death Cases
Construction Injuries
Estate Planning
Details
- Year established: 1957
Highlights and features
- We have over a century of combined litigation experience in aviation and personal injury law
- Our team includes an FAA-licensed fixed-wing and helicopter pilot
- We maintain an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest attorney rating available
- We handle cases globally through pro hac vice admissions and local counsel partnerships
- Our attorneys actively participate in national aviation law organizations and legal seminars
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating
What people say
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Treated with respect
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Earnest money negotiated
Helped navigate credit issues
Services
Aviation Accident Litigation
Our firm specializes in aviation accident cases involving all aircraft types, from ultralights to commercial airliners. We represent victims and families in claims against airlines, manufacturers, and maintenance providers. Our team includes an FAA-licensed pilot with technical expertise in aviation operations and accident investigation.
Personal Injury Claims
We handle personal injury cases resulting from negligence, including auto accidents and dangerous products. Our attorneys have over a century of combined experience negotiating with insurance companies and litigating complex claims. We focus on securing compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Wrongful Death Cases
Our firm represents families in wrongful death litigation following aviation accidents and other catastrophic events. We pursue compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional distress. Our attorneys handle international cases through local counsel partnerships and pro hac vice admissions.
Construction Injuries
We represent workers injured in construction accidents involving equipment failures, falls, and safety violations. Our attorneys understand OSHA regulations and pursue claims against contractors, equipment manufacturers, and property owners. We work with safety experts to establish liability in complex cases.
Estate Planning
Our firm provides estate planning services including wills, trusts, and probate matters. We help clients protect assets and ensure proper distribution of property. Our attorneys also handle real estate transactions and contract disputes related to estate matters.
People
Jimmy Anderson
Aviation Lawyer
Jimmy Anderson is an experienced aviation attorney with expertise in aircraft accident litigation. He combines legal knowledge with technical understanding of aviation operations to represent clients in complex cases involving commercial airlines and private aircraft incidents.
Nate
Attorney
Nate is a skilled litigator who handles personal injury and wrongful death cases with compassion and professionalism. He has successfully negotiated settlements for clients facing financial and emotional challenges following accidents, ensuring their needs are prioritized throughout the legal process.
Questions
What types of aviation accident cases do you handle?
We handle all aviation accident cases involving ultralights, private aircraft, and commercial airliners. Our experience includes plane crashes, helicopter accidents, and maintenance-related incidents both domestically and internationally.
Do you handle cases outside the Pacific Northwest?
Yes, while based in Seattle and Portland, we handle cases nationwide and internationally through pro hac vice admissions and local counsel partnerships in all 50 states and foreign jurisdictions.
What makes your firm qualified for aviation litigation?
Our firm includes an FAA-licensed pilot with technical aviation expertise and maintains a network of industry experts. We've handled aviation cases since 1957 with a proven track record against major airlines and manufacturers.
How do you support international clients?
We work with interpreters in multiple languages and have experience handling cross-border cases. Our attorneys collaborate with local counsel in foreign countries to ensure proper legal representation for international clients.
What other practice areas do you cover?
In addition to aviation law, we handle personal injury, wrongful death, construction accidents, defective products, civil rights, estate planning, probate matters, and real estate transactions.
