Business Details
35 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Bellevue Personal Injury Law Firm
The Law Offices Of Terence F Traverso has dedicated its practice exclusively to serious personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death claims since 1991. With over 30 years of experience, we specialize in representing victims of car accidents, truck collisions, medical negligence, and other catastrophic incidents across Western Washington. Our founder, Terence Traverso, brings extensive trial experience from handling cases in state and federal courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Recognized as a Super Lawyer and Avvo Superb-rated attorney, we maintain a 100% focus on personal injury law, ensuring clients receive specialized representation.Our practice includes recovering compensation for victims of police officer injuries, defective products, and insurance bad faith denials. We operate on a contingency fee basis, charging no fees unless we secure a recovery. Our track record includes numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements, including a landmark $131 million jury award in a drunk driving case. We serve clients throughout Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Everett, and surrounding areas.
Services
Car Accidents
Medical Malpractice
Wrongful Death
Dog Bites
Slip and Fall
Insurance Bad Faith
Truck Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Workplace Injuries
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of exclusive focus on personal injury law
- Contingency fee basis - no recovery, no fees
- Record $131 million jury verdict in Washington state
- Admitted to practice in federal courts and Ninth Circuit
- Specialized representation for police officer injury cases
Associations and certifications
- Avvo Superb
- Super Lawyers
What people say
Honesty and thoroughness
Unrelenting pursuit of justice
Highly skilled attorney
Excellent results
Compassionate advocate
Services
Car Accidents
We represent victims of automobile accidents caused by negligence, including drunk driving and commercial vehicle crashes. Our firm handles claims for traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and other catastrophic losses. With decades of experience, we negotiate with insurance companies and litigate when necessary to secure maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Medical Malpractice
Our practice includes cases involving surgical errors, misdiagnosis, and birth injuries caused by healthcare provider negligence. We work with medical experts to prove standard of care violations and secure compensation for ongoing treatment needs. Our track record includes multi-million dollar recoveries for clients harmed by preventable medical errors.
Wrongful Death
We assist families in pursuing justice for loved ones lost to negligence, including drunk driving incidents and medical malpractice. Our representation covers claims for funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional damages. We successfully obtained a $25 million settlement in a wrongful death case involving medical negligence.
Slip and Fall
We handle cases where property owner negligence caused serious injuries through unsafe conditions. Our firm proves liability for slip hazards, inadequate maintenance, and other dangerous premises issues. We secure compensation for victims requiring long-term care from fall-related fractures and spinal injuries.
Insurance Bad Faith
We challenge insurance companies that wrongfully deny or underpay legitimate claims. Our experience includes litigating bad faith cases against major insurers for accident victims and policyholders. We recover compensation for denied medical treatments, lost wages, and emotional distress caused by insurer misconduct.
People
Terence F. Traverso
Attorney
Practicing law since 1991, Terence Traverso focuses exclusively on personal injury and wrongful death cases. A Super Lawyer and Avvo Superb-rated attorney, he has recovered millions for clients through settlements and verdicts. He represents both civilians and law enforcement officers in injury claims.
Questions
What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
We handle all catastrophic injury cases including car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, slip and fall, dog bites, and insurance bad faith denials.
How much does it cost to hire your firm?
We work on a contingency fee basis - you pay nothing unless we recover compensation through settlement or verdict.
What makes your firm different from others?
We exclusively focus on personal injury law with 30+ years of experience and a proven track record of multi-million dollar recoveries.
Do you handle cases involving police officers?
Yes, we have specialized experience representing injured law enforcement officers since the 1990s while also serving civilian clients.
What are your office hours?
Our Bellevue office is open Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM with 24/7 emergency availability for urgent cases.
How long do injury cases typically take?
Case duration varies by complexity, but we work efficiently to secure timely settlements while preparing for trial when necessary.
