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What if the negligent driver hit you and doesn't have insurance? You have options.

What if the negligent driver hit you and doesn't have insurance? You have options.

It's  yet another shock after someone crashes into you to learn that they don't have insurance at all, or not enough to pay for your losses. Yet about a quarter of drivers on Washington State roads don't carry insurance at all, even though it is a state law that they must. But this doesn't mean that you are stuck with the bills for an accident that wasn't even your fault. Click here to learn what to do when the negligent driver doesn't have insurance.

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A good personal injury attorney can help you with the fine print

A good personal injury attorney can help you with the fine print

Insurance companies have dedicated many years and resources on working within the legal system to essentially make it harder for people to get money for their claims. This has resulted in lots of red tape and loopholes that give them the edge against someone filing a claim without a lot of legal know-how. Here's one rule that you might not be aware of that could prevent you from receiving a dime on your claim, and a reason to hire a lawyer to guide you through this piece of red tape and much more of it. Click to read about the Hamilton Rule and its influence on uninsured and underinsured motorist claims.

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A little known fact on reimbursing your health insurer after your claim is paid

A little known fact on reimbursing your health insurer after your claim is paid

It often comes as a surprise to personal injury victims that after their insurance claim has settled, they may be writing a big check to their health insurance company. I created this video from my blog to talk about the process of reimbursing your health insurance company after your personal injury claim settles and what you need to know.

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One clients story of how this Bellingham, WA lawyer helped him recover after a car accident

One clients story of how this Bellingham, WA lawyer helped him recover after a car accident

If you have been injured in a car accident that wasn't your fault, it can help to hear that you're not alone. That you do have options, and there are ways to recover some of what you lost financially. It takes money to be able to recover from serious injuries including bone fractures, like this car accident victim hit by a distracted driver. Sometimes your best option is to seek legal expertise to make sure you receive a fair settlement for your damages and losses. Here is one client's story.

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How do accident victims receive financial compensation? [VIDEO]

How do accident victims receive financial compensation? [VIDEO]

There are a few categories in which accident victims are awarded compensation after an accident: 

  • Medical bills from a motor vehicle crash: At fault drivers are responsible for paying all medical expenses incurred. Also, they must pay all future medical bills that are likely to be incurred. 
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  • Lost wages: This includes past wage loss from the accident, as well as future wage loss, i.e. future physical therapy visits that require time off work. 
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  • General damages: Includes pain and suffering, mental anguish - all the things you can't put an exact price tag on. A good lawyer will make insurance company see how the accident has effected the client. 

For more information, please see this video on how accident victims are compensated after a collision with an at-fault or partially at-fault driver.

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The basic steps a lawsuit goes through in one quick, easy to understand summary

The basic steps a lawsuit goes through in one quick, easy to understand summary

It may seem daunting if a claim progresses to a lawsuit. A skilled personal injury attorney settles nearly every client’s personal injury claim in a negotiated settlement. This means that very rarely do his clients need to go to trial with a lawsuit. However, if your claim doesn’t have the resolution you wanted, you still have the option to file suit. Your lawyer will step you through the process, explaining things as you go. But here is the gist of what to expect during a lawsuit.