Karns & Karns expands Washington injury team in Seattle

Karns & Karns Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys is expanding its commuter safety and catastrophic injury work in Washington as Seattle-area crashes and pedestrian strikes rise. The firm says the move is meant to strengthen trial-ready representation for injured motorists, rideshare passengers and pedestrians in the Puget Sound region.

Why it matters: - Karns & Karns is targeting a growing stream of Seattle-area pedestrian strikes, highway crashes and rideshare-related injuries. - The firm says faster insurance settlement pressure can leave injured people undercompensated before the full extent of injuries is known. - Washington families can pursue the firm on a contingency basis, which lowers the upfront cost of hiring trial counsel.

What happened: - Karns & Karns announced an expansion of its Commuter Safety and Catastrophic Injury Division in Washington on June 10, 2026. - The family-owned trial firm is operating from its Seattle office in Columbia Center and its Bellevue office. - The firm says the expansion is designed to protect motorists, rideshare passengers and pedestrians across the Puget Sound region. - Bill Karns, founding partner, said insurance adjusters often move quickly after crashes to push low electronic payments before victims understand the full scope of spinal or soft-tissue injuries.

The details: - Seattle and surrounding corridors face heavy crash risk along Interstate 5, Interstate 405 and State Route 520, especially in seasonal rain and low visibility. - Karns & Karns says those conditions are contributing to more high-impact collisions, distracted-driving pileups and pedestrian strikes in downtown metro areas. - The firm says Washington litigation is handled in-house by a specialized trial unit anchored by attorney Casie. - Casie has more than 13 years of litigation experience and has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in motor vehicle crash and premises liability cases. - Karns & Karns says its Washington clients pay nothing upfront. - The firm says it advances 100% of case expenses, including accident-scene reconstruction, data-log retrieval and expert medical testimony. - Karns & Karns says clients owe nothing if there is no financial recovery. - The firm lists its Seattle office at 701 5th Ave, Suite 4200, Seattle, WA 98104, and its Bellevue office at 10900 NE 8th St, Suite 1000, Bellevue, WA 98004. - The firm’s website and Seattle office page are available here and here.

Between the lines: - The announcement is as much a positioning message as a staffing update. - Karns & Karns is framing itself as a courtroom-first alternative to firms that rely on advertising and quick settlements. - The firm’s emphasis on trial preparation appears aimed at signaling leverage against corporate insurers. - The release also tries to win trust by highlighting no-fee access and Spanish-language availability.

What’s next: - Karns & Karns appears set to keep building its Washington injury docket around commuter crashes, pedestrian cases and catastrophic injuries. - The firm is also likely to use its Seattle and Bellevue footprint to compete for clients across the broader Puget Sound market. - Readers seeking more information can visit the firm’s website or the Seattle office page.