Introduction
Abeyta Nelson Injury Law has recovered $355 million for clients over its history and holds the record for the largest settlements in Central Washington history, operating continuously since 1982 from offices in Yakima, Ellensburg, and Sunnyside. The firm has been voted Yakima’s Best Personal Injury Attorney every year from 2017 through 2021 by both the Herald-Republic and Business Times.
Practice Areas
Abeyta Nelson handles personal injury cases with a primary focus on motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, and catastrophic harm caused by negligence.
Car accident cases involve establishing fault, documenting injury-related losses, and navigating insurance claims and litigation in Washington courts. Washington’s three-year statute of limitations for personal injury applies to most car accident claims, though exceptions exist for minors.
Truck accident cases encompass a range of commercial vehicle collisions, including jackknifed semi-trucks, delivery truck accidents, and other incidents involving commercial vehicles. Trucking cases often involve multiple parties, including drivers, trucking companies, and cargo owners, and federal regulations governing commercial drivers and vehicles apply alongside state law.
Motorcycle crash cases address the severe injuries that frequently result from collisions involving motorcycles. The physical vulnerability of riders compared to passenger vehicle occupants typically produces more serious injury profiles, and the damages in motorcycle cases often reflect that severity.
Dog bite cases involve claims against dog owners whose animals have injured others. Washington’s dog bite statute imposes strict liability on owners in many circumstances.
Slip and fall cases arise from unsafe conditions on someone else’s property. Establishing what the property owner knew or should have known about the hazard is central to these claims.
Wrongful death claims allow surviving family members to seek compensation when negligence causes a death. Washington law specifies who may bring a wrongful death claim and what categories of damages are recoverable.
Uninsured motorist claims address situations where an at-fault driver has no insurance or insufficient coverage to compensate for the injured party’s losses. Washington’s Personal Injury Protection benefits provide up to $35,000 for medical expenses and $10,000 for wage loss, available regardless of fault.
Attorney Profiles
Terry Abeyta holds recognition as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer and has been recognized by Super Lawyers across multiple years. Rod Nelson has practiced since 1978 and has also received Super Lawyers recognition across multiple years. Together, the two founding attorneys bring more than 100 years of combined legal experience to the firm’s practice.
Both attorneys’ Super Lawyers recognition is a designation based on peer review and professional achievement within the legal community.
Location & Service Area
Abeyta Nelson Injury Law was founded in 1981 and has operated continuously since 1982. The firm maintains three offices across Central Washington. The main Sunnyside office is located at 2590 Yakima Valley Highway, Suite 2, Sunnyside, WA 98944. Additional offices are located in Yakima and Ellensburg. The firm can be reached at 800-927-2845. The firm’s website is https://abeytanelson.com/
The firm serves clients throughout Central Washington, with particular presence in the Yakima Valley region.
Client Focus
Abeyta Nelson operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no attorney’s fees unless the firm recovers compensation. Free consultations are available. The firm’s multi-office presence across Sunnyside, Yakima, and Ellensburg gives clients in the region convenient access to representation without traveling long distances.
The firm’s $355 million recovery record and its history of securing the largest settlements in Central Washington history reflect a track record relevant to clients evaluating where to seek representation for serious injury claims.
FAQ
How long has Abeyta Nelson been practicing?
The firm was founded in 1981 and has operated continuously since 1982, giving it more than four decades of practice in Central Washington.
What is the statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Washington?
Washington’s general statute of limitations for personal injury cases is three years from the date of injury. Exceptions apply in certain circumstances, including cases involving minors.
What are PIP benefits in Washington?
Personal Injury Protection benefits in Washington provide up to $35,000 in medical expense coverage and up to $10,000 in wage loss coverage, available to the injured party regardless of who was at fault in the accident.
Does the firm handle uninsured motorist claims?
Yes. The firm handles uninsured motorist claims, which arise when the at-fault driver lacks insurance or carries insufficient coverage to compensate the injured party’s losses.
What recognitions have the firm’s attorneys received?
Terry Abeyta is recognized as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer, and both Terry Abeyta and Rod Nelson have been recognized by Super Lawyers across multiple years. The firm was also voted Yakima’s Best Personal Injury Attorney annually from 2017 through 2021 by the Herald-Republic and Business Times.
Closing
With more than $355 million recovered for clients, the largest settlements in Central Washington history, and more than four decades of continuous practice, Abeyta Nelson Injury Law represents a depth of experience and a results record that distinguishes it within the Central Washington personal injury landscape. The firm’s three-office presence across Yakima, Ellensburg, and Sunnyside, combined with its contingency fee arrangement, makes experienced representation accessible to injured clients throughout the Yakima Valley region.