Being involved in a personal injury accident can not only be physically and emotionally painful, but can create great financial hardship as well. While an insurance agent may act friendly and offer you financial assistance, they are looking after their own (stockholder) financial interest, not yours. You should talk to an attorney as soon as possible so you can know your legal rights, know what you can do to document your claim, and have someone to guide you through the process of settling your claim. The articles written below are offered to give you general background information that may be helpful to you. If you have been involved in a personal injury accident and need further assistance, please contact us by phone or email.GOAL IN PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM Washington State law provides compensation for loss due to personal injury. If you have been injured in an accident caused by another person you may have a right to be compensated for your total loss. This includes much more than reimbursement for medical bills, lost time from work, or property […]
Personal Injury – FAQ
Q: HOW IS MY LAWYER PAID? WHAT IF I CAN’T AFFORD A LAWYER? A: Unlike most other lawyers, personal injury (accident) lawyers frequently work on a “contingency basis”. What that means is that the lawyer gets paid only if he or she collects money for you. If the lawyer is successful, a percentage of the […]
Personal Injury Damages
COMPENSATORY LOSS The law permits recovery of all “general damages” for loss which includes pain, suffering, fright, shock, nervousness, humiliation, embarrassment, anxiety, and loss of services to your spouse. These are all presumed damages which may result due to your injury from the accident but must be proven. It is advisable to keep a daily […]
What to do in Case of Accident
If you are involved in an automobile accident and the collision is the fault of the other driver, the following are some guidelines you should follow: Assist the injured: If someone is injured, call for help. Make the injured person comfortable, but do not move them. Insist on a police investigation: In many cases, there […]