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If you need to file a lawsuit to get a fair claim, this is the key to winning over jurors
Empathy. Bellingham, WA car accident attorney Bill Coats writes about how even the toughest lawyers win cases using emotion and empathy.
Fetch me my smelling salts; these kids are going to kill me.
How is fault determined when no one is driving? And other questions autonomous vehicles will raise
In the next few decades, we might be riding cars that drive us, leaving us free to completely distract ourselves with video screens and any other tasks than driving. Projections from some studies show that this could reduce accidents by 90%. Bill Coats Law takes a look at what implications autonomous vehicles have for personal injury cases.
Hit by an autonomous vehicle? How fault may be determined
How could you sue a driverless car! Once these vehicles hit the road en masse as projected - 10 million by 2050 - accidents may go down but they won't go away. Bill Coats Law of Bellingham, Washington writes on issues for car accident claims where fault is disputed by the machines.
An often-overlooked key to winning settlements in personal injury cases
Negotiation, strategy, experience and skill - all of these qualities make a personal injury claim reach a successful verdict or settlement. But here is one key aspect that can easily be overlooked by personal injury attorneys working with injured people. Bill Coats Law, of Bellingham, Washington, is the top car accident law firm in the fourth corner and writes on this basic human quality that wins cases.
Estimating costs of future medical treatment key to fair car accident claims
Even a fairly minor car accident can cause long-term injuries requiring extensive medical treatment – it is crucial to know how to estimate the cost of future medical treatment. Bill Coats Law represents car accident victims and writes on next steps to take if you are hurt by someone else's negligent driving.
Damages for car accident victims goes beyond what you can see
Sometimes the accidents and injuries are minor, but often, someone is seriously hurt or killed in a crash. It is a terrifying experience to go through, and afterwards, many crucial decisions need to be made to ensure the physical and financial recovery of the victims. Click here to learn more about what kinds of damages are recoverable losses after being hurt in a car accident.
5 Steps to Recover from Your Injury
What kinds of damages are available in a wrongful death lawsuit?
Bill Coats Law, a personal injury firm in Bellingham, WA, specializes in wrongful death lawsuits and the complexities of car accident cases. A common question when family members come out of the fog and trauma of losing a loved one in a car accident is what kinds of damages are available to help them dig out of the financial tragedy. Click to read about your rights in wrongful death lawsuits.
Lost income after a wrongful death is just one example of damages available to survivors
So many pieces come crashing down when someone dies in a car accident. Funeral expenses, medical bills, and losing what feels priceless are compounded by wages lost. What is recoverable? Bill Coats Law answers this common question in wrongful death cases.