PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS · EMPLOYMENT LAW

COPPINGER CARTER P.S. LAW

ADVANCING JUSTICE BY EMPOWERING PEOPLE

COPPINGER CARTER P.S. LAW specializes in personal injury and employment law. Based in Bellingham, our dedicated legal team, deeply rooted in the local community, is committed to ensuring clients feel valued, supported, and heard throughout their journey toward resolution.

OUR PRACTICE

Employment Law

Have you been adversely affected by injustice in the work place?

Personal Injury

Have you or a loved one been injured at the fault of another?

Appeals

Do you need to overturn an adverse court decision or defend a judgment in your favor?

WHO WE ARE

 

At COPPINGER CARTER P.S. LAW, our team works collaboratively drawing from each other’s perspectives and strengths to create a better end result for our clients. Selecting an attorney to represent you following a difficult life event can be a hard decision, but an important one as it requires confidence and trust.

Learn more about us and why we are the right choice for you.

Your Questions, Our Answers:

 

There are many aspects of personal injury and employment discrimination related issues that make them not only stressful, but confusing to understand. We’ve taken the time to compile questions asked to us over the years by people just like you—people who had experienced some type of hardship and were ready to pursue their options.

We hope this helps you!

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What are your fees?

COPPINGER CARTER P.S. LAW has a variety of fee agreements to meet different circumstances and needs which can include a flat rate one-time consultation fee, an hourly fee agreement or a contingency fee agreement.

What should I do after a car accident?

First and foremost, we want our clients to focus on getting the medical care that they need so they can heal quickly. It is also important to gather all contact and insurance information from all the parties involved, file a police report, take photos and contact information for any witnesses.

COPPINGER CARTER P.S. LAW also typically recommends that our clients keep a diary of important details while they are fresh in their mind, such as how the collision happened, the injuries they experienced, changes in symptoms, and how the injuries are impacting their daily life so that they have that information later on if there is a dispute with the insurance company.

What does contingency mean?

Contingency means that the client pays no legal fees for our time, but is still responsible for any costs incurred or advanced by the firm for the client until there is a recovery in the case. The legal fee for the time spent on the case is a percentage of the recovery. The percentage can vary based on the complexity, risk and/or stage of the case. Most personal injury matters are handled with a contingency fee agreement. At the attorneys’ discretion, such agreements will be considered in some employment cases after an initial review of the case.

Does a Personal Injury lawsuit or claim have to be filed within a certain time period?

Yes, most legal claims have a statute of limitations, meaning that you must file the lawsuit in a specific amount of time. The time period can vary depending on the facts and where you want to file the lawsuit, but generally speaking, most wrongful death and personal injury must be fully resolved or a lawsuit filed within three (3) years from the date of loss or injury.

What our clients say

“I feel blessed to have gotten her as a lawyer.”

She goes above and beyond!

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“Carrie not only handled the rest of my husband’s wrongful death, she also went through every detail and spotted errors that would have costed me thousands! And shes now trying to help me gather information to file for social security for my daughter and I. Shes genuine and shell take care of her clients. She did this all during the chaos of covid19, she dont quit!

Up to the task

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“Carrie Coppinger Carter and Karen Phillips handled my very difficult discrimination case. I felt someone had my best interest foremost and would be there every step along the way. At the end of the day, I felt supported, empowered and back to being me.”

Former Clent

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“Ms. Coppinger Carter and staff did a wonderful job for me. I would recommend Carrie Coppinger Carter to others. She is an excellent attorney and is very concerned with her clients well-being and with the settlement of their cases. Her staff is excellent as well. I would not hesitate to use her services again and would recommend her to others who are in need of legal representation.”

Carrie was exceptional

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Carrie was exceptional and helped me through a very tough time. I would 100% recommend her for an attorney. Thank you so much Carrie.

Truly Amazing Attorney

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“Carrie and her team are very professional, incredibly welcoming. I’m grateful for the time and energy Carrie put into my case, she kept me apprised and always responded to me in a timely manner. Carrie and her team made this difficult situation so much easier, I truly appreciate Carrie. She fought for me and I appreciated her honest and open approach throughout my case.”

HARD WORKING AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED LAWYER

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“Mrs. Carrie Coppinger Carter, in my opinion is the one of the best lawyers in the Northwest especially because she is hard working, super communicative (so you don’t have to worry about updates on you’re case). She is currently handling 2 of my cases and so far I’ve seen a lot of progress and I already know that I will get the settlement that I deserve if I have her as my lawyer! And so will you if you have her as you’re lawyer!”

fair compensation for my injuries

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They were always responsive and accessible…
Coppinger Carter fought diligently to secure fair compensation for my injuries. They were able to negotiate a favorable settlement on my behalf. I would highly recommend Coppinger Carter anyone in need of a dedicated personal injury attorney.

They're awesome

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Their experience to do exactly what they’re doing they’re awesome

Very grateful to have had her on my side

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Carrie is knowledgeable, professional, and a great lawyer. As an attorney in town I have known her for many years, and I am very grateful to have had her on my side in an employment matter. I highly recommend her.

Took time to listen

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“Always professional and responsive. The attorneys were very knowledgeable and always took time to listen and understand my situation. Support staff were always very nice to deal with and returned my calls in a timely manner. Made me feel like family and that they always had my back.”

Contact us today

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(360) 306-8369

Since 2012, we have been serving Bellingham and surrounding areas.​

COPPINGER CARTER P.S. LAW - Top Bellingham personal injury attorney