Tri-Cities

In the Tri-Cities area of Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland, Washington, the law firm of Mariano Morales, Jr., helps accident victims injured by the negligence and recklessness of others. From an office in Yakima, Mariano Morales’ personal injury law practice handles accident and wrongful death cases, serious injury cases, and vehicle accident cases.

Contact our legal firm at (509) 853-2222 if you or a family member has been injured or suffered the loss of a loved one as a result of the negligence of another party.

About Tri-Cities, Washington

The Tri-Cities area consists of three neighboring cities — Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland in Benton and Franklin counties — with a combined population of 253,340 as of the 2010 census. West Richland is often included in the Tri-Cities, although it is a much smaller city than Kennewick, Pasco, or Richland.

Situated at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake, and Yakima Rivers in Southeast Washington, the Tri-Cities offer an abundance of outdoor recreation in addition to friendly downtown areas, upscale dining and retail options, art galleries, antique shops, and a variety of entertainment venues.

The Tri-Cities economy has historically been based on farming, with the hot summer days and volcanic soil producing premium wine grapes. Known as “The Heart of Washington Wine Country,” the Tri-Cities region is home to more than 160 wineries within a one-hour drive.

The Tri-Cities enjoy excellent transportation options. Interstate 82 connects the Tri-Cities with major cities like Seattle via Interstate 90, while the Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco and the Richland Airport provide general aviation services. Ben Franklin Transit provides public bus service throughout the Tri-Cities area.

Tri-Cities, Washington, Hospitals and Medical Centers

If you find yourself involved in a car accident or other personal injury in the Tri-Cities, hospitals and medical centers in and around Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland, Washington, include:

  • Kemmewick General Hospital, 900 S. Auburn Street, Kennewick, WA 99336
  • Lourdes Medical Center, 520 N. 4th Ave. Pasco, WA99301
  • Kadlec Regional Medical Center, 888 Swift Boulevard, Richland, WA 99354
  • Tri-City Orthopaedic Clinic, 6703 West Rio Grande Avenue, Kennewick, WA 99336

Tri-Cities, Washington, Court Information

Each of Washington’s 39 counties has a District Court that hears civil suits with an amount in controversy of less than $75,000. Kennewick and Richland, in Benton County, utilize the Benton County District Court, held at the Benton County Justice Center, 7122 W. Okanogan Pl., Bldg. A, Kennewick, WA 99336. Phone: 509-735-8476. Pasco, in Franklin County, utilizes the Franklin County District Court, 1016 N. Fourth Ave., Pasco, WA 99301. Phone: 509-545-3593.

Each of Washington State’s 39 counties also has a Superior Court of general jurisdiction, hearing felony trials, appeals from District Court misdemeanor and civil trials and civil matters including lawsuits in which the amount in controversy is more than $75,000. Kennewick and Richland, in Benton County, utilize the Benton County Superior Court, held at the Benton County Justice Center, 7122 W. Okanogan Pl., Bldg. A, Kennewick, WA 99336. Phone: 509-736-3071. Pasco, in Franklin County, utilizes the Franklin County Superior Court,1016 N. Fourth Ave. #306, Pasco, WA 99301. Phone: 509-545-3525.