About
Megan L. Chang-Ngaruiya

Megan Chang-Ngaruiya’s path to becoming an attorney, while not traditional, was a natural extension of her passions and who she is. Driven by a deep-seated desire to help others, Megan has always been drawn to understanding rules, how they work, and how they can be used to create fairness and accountability. She found that the practice of law provided the perfect intersection of these interests—allowing her to use her knowledge and advocacy skills to stand up for others, give a voice to those in difficult situations, and guide clients through some of the most challenging times in their lives.

Originally from Kailua, Hawaii, and raised in Eastern Washington, Megan earned her B.A. in Business Administration (summa cum laude) from Walla Walla University in 2005 and her J.D. (cum laude) from Gonzaga University in 2008. She joined Tamaki Law in 2006 as a law clerk, became an attorney in 2008, and later moved to the Kennewick office in 2011.

Megan focuses on personal injury cases, including auto accidents, vehicle-versus-pedestrian accidents, dog bites, school-related injuries, and medical malpractice. She is deeply driven by a passion for helping others and ensuring that every client feels heard and empowered. She takes pride in advocating for individuals in difficult, often overwhelming circumstances.

Beyond her legal work, Megan brings a strong business mindset to her role. With a background in business administration, she is committed to continuously improving the firm’s operations and investing in the growth of its team. She believes that when a firm operates at its best, and its people are supported, clients receive the highest level of care and representation.

Megan is admitted to practice in all Washington State courts and the U.S. District Court for Eastern Washington. She is a member of multiple bar associations and served on the WSAJ Board of Governors (2017–2020). Recognitions include being named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers and one of AIOPIA’s “10 Best” Personal Injury Attorneys for Client Satisfaction (2015).

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, serving at her church, music, reading, sports, and food.

"Whenever I had a question she always made sure I understood her response and never made me feel clueless with my case.

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Educational Background

J.D., cum laude, Gonzaga University School of Law, 2008
B.A., Business Administration, summa cum laude, Walla Walla University, 2005

Professional Associations

Courts Admitted

All Washington State courts
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington

Awards

Named among AIOPIA’s “10 Best” Personal Injury Attorneys in Washington State for Client Satisfaction in 2015
Selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars: 2013
10.0 Justia Lawyer Rating
9.3 (Superb) Avvo Rating

Case Victories

$150,000 recovery from a school district for negligent supervision where a boy was sexually assaulted by fellow students on a school playground during recess
$400,000 recovery on behalf of a man who sustained injuries to his right foot and ankle after being run over by a cement truck
$425,000 recovery on behalf of a man involved in a rollover collision
$300,000 recovery on behalf of a man injured by the negligence of a semi driver when he was unloading the semi with a forklift and fell out of the back
$275,000 recovery for medical negligence resulting in the birth of a stillborn baby
$100,000 recovery for a pedestrian who was severely injured after being hit in a crosswalk
$150,000 recovery in a premises case where an iron gate fell on two minors, causing injuries
$400,000 recovery for injuries sustained in a rollover collision caused by a negligent semi truck driver
$300,000 recovery for a man ejected from his vehicle after a rollover collision caused by a negligent driver
$100,000 recovery for a woman attacked by a dog, shattering her elbow and requiring surgical repair
$100,000 recovery against a negligent pharmacy for prescription error causing damages
$300,000 recovery against a negligent nursing home for delay in diagnosis of medical condition, resulting in untimely death or resident
$405,000 recovery for a woman injured in a highway head-on fatality collision caused by a wrong-way driver
$175,000 recovery for an infant who suffered a head injury as a result of a faulty car seat
$65,000 recovery for a minor boy who was hit by a vehicle while riding his bicycle
$125,000 recovery for a pedestrian hit while crossing in a crosswalk
$250,000 recovery for serious injury collision
$325,000 recovery for a woman who suffered a crush injury to her foot after a bus ran over it in a crosswalk
$382,500 recovery for a mother and son injured on a commercial farm when a farm employee was transporting them via UTV, lost control, and flipped the UTV onto its side
$400,000 recovery for a woman suffering a TBI in a collision
$360,000 recovery for husband and wife injured in a rear-end collision
$299,000 recovery for a man injured by a fall from a ladder on his neighbor’s property, resulting in a leg fracture requiring surgical repair
$925,000 recovery for a woman mauled by two pitbulls
$1.24 mil recovered for a victim of child sex abuse
$1.2 mil recovered for a woman severely injured by a negligent driver, failing to yield the right-of-way on a left turn
$1 mil recovered for a minor child who suffered a crush injury to her foot when she was hit by a commercial van in a crosswalk
$2.525 million recovered for a minor child who was hit by a truck and suffered a brain injury
$250,000 recovered for a client who suffered spinal fractures in a high-speed rollover collision
$300,000 recovered for a man who was injured in a collision
$95k recovered for a hand injury in a dog bite case