Introduction

An estimated 4.7 million dog bites occur in the United States each year, a figure that Brumback and Ottem Injury Law cites when explaining why it maintains a specific practice area for dog bite victims alongside its vehicle accident and workers’ compensation work. The firm operates from 1905 Rainier Pl., Union Gap, WA 98903, reachable at 509-350-4976 and 509-457-7777, fax 509-457-7258, with office hours Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 24/7 availability for emergencies.

Practice Areas

Brumback and Ottem Injury Law documents a wide range of personal injury practice areas. Vehicle accident representation covers car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents including jackknife, rollover, and cargo loss incidents, bicycle accidents spanning left-hand turn collisions, right-hook accidents, dooring incidents, and hit-and-runs, and pedestrian accident cases where drivers fail to yield at crosswalks or drive while impaired.

Construction accident representation addresses the serious hazards construction workers face, including crushing accidents from heavy machinery and other catastrophic workplace events. Catastrophic injury representation handles traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, severe burns, and internal injuries.

Workers’ compensation claims are handled for clients in Sunnyside and throughout the Yakima region. The firm helps clients navigate Washington’ mandatory workers’ compensation insurance system to secure medical treatment coverage, wage replacement, and related benefits. Wrongful death representation serves Yakima and Sunnyside families who have lost loved ones in car accidents, motorcycle crashes, truck collisions, workplace incidents, and premises liability situations.

The firm operates on a contingency fee basis, handling insurance negotiations, medical bill payments, and wage loss claims without upfront fees from clients.

Attorney Profiles

Three attorneys are documented at Brumback and Ottem Injury Law: Scott Brumback, Sidney Ottem, and Cheyenne Ottem. All three handle car accident, motorcycle accident, and pedestrian accident cases throughout Yakima County. The firm’ attorneys are described as providing motorcycle accident victims in Sunnyside with representation against negligent motorists who cause serious injuries to riders. The firm has built a reputation described as providing tough representation for Yakima families facing wrongful death cases.

Location and Service Area

Primary office: 1905 Rainier Pl., Union Gap, WA 98903. P.O. Box 3210, Union Gap, WA 98903. Phone: 509-350-4976 and 509-457-7777. Fax: 509-457-7258. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday closed; 24/7 emergency availability. The firm serves Yakima County, the Lower Yakima Valley, Sunnyside, and surrounding Pacific Northwest communities. The firm’ website is brumbackottem.com/.

Client Focus

Brumback and Ottem Injury Law serves personal injury and workers’ compensation clients throughout the Yakima Valley. The firm’ documented caseload includes vehicle accident victims, construction accident victims, dog bite victims, catastrophic injury survivors, injured workers, and families pursuing wrongful death claims. Contingency fee representation means clients pursue cases without paying upfront legal fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the attorneys at Brumback and Ottem?
Scott Brumback, Sidney Ottem, and Cheyenne Ottem are the three attorneys documented at the firm.

Does the firm handle bicycle accident cases?
Yes. Brumback and Ottem represents bicycle accident victims, including those involved in left-hand turn collisions, right-hook accidents, dooring incidents, and hit-and-runs.

What workers’ compensation services does the firm provide?
The firm assists clients with workplace injury claims, helping navigate Washington’ mandatory workers’ compensation insurance system to secure medical treatment coverage and wage replacement.

Does the firm handle wrongful death cases?
Yes. The firm represents Yakima and Sunnyside families in wrongful death cases arising from car accidents, motorcycle crashes, truck collisions, workplace incidents, and premises liability situations.

What are the office hours?
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The firm also provides 24/7 availability for emergencies.

Closing

Vehicle accident victims, injured workers, and families facing wrongful death claims throughout Yakima County and the Lower Yakima Valley can contact Brumback and Ottem Injury Law at 1905 Rainier Pl., Union Gap, WA 98903, by phone at 509-350-4976 or 509-457-7777, or through brumbackottem.com/.

Washington State’s workers compensation system is administered by the Department of Labor and Industries under a mandatory coverage framework. Injured workers must report injuries promptly and work within the administrative system to access medical treatment and wage replacement. The attorneys at Brumback and Ottem Injury Law help Sunnyside and Yakima Valley workers understand their rights within this system and advocate for the benefits they are entitled to receive.

Construction accident cases present some of the most serious injury scenarios the firm handles. Washington’s industrial safety regulations impose specific obligations on employers and general contractors, and violations of those regulations can strengthen an injured worker’s claim. The firm’s attorneys examine whether safety rules were followed and where failures occurred, building the factual record needed to support a strong claim for compensation.

Wrongful death representation requires balancing legal strategy with sensitivity to the emotional circumstances families face after a catastrophic loss. Brumback and Ottem Injury Law’s attorneys handle the legal work while allowing families to focus on the grieving process, managing communications with insurers and opposing parties on behalf of surviving family members throughout the claims process.