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How one Bellingham, Washington personal injury lawyer helped his client with a complex case
As a personal injury lawyer practicing in Bellingham, Washington, I come across a lot of heartbreaking stories. The roads can be dangerous places, and sometimes people get hurt. Here's the story of why one accident victim came to me needing help with her claims. She was hit not once, but twice, in two different accidents a year apart, including a head-on collision in which she received a closed-head injury. It was a complex case, but we found her a great outcome.
Two key characteristics to look for in a good attorney
Not every attorney is well equipped to negotiate top settlements for their clients. Some have never even set foot inside a courtroom! You'll want the best representation for your case, so here are two things an injured person should look for in a personal injury lawyer.
Drunk vs. Drowsy Driving
Which is more dangerous, drunk driving or drowsy driving? The statistics on drowsy driving may surprise you...
A heart-breaking case result of negligence resulting in a child's wrongful death
Negligence can come in so many forms, but in essence means that someone was supposed to do something in a certain way, and did not. This heart-breaking case shows how a personal injury lawyer in Bellingham, WA worked on a wrongful death claim for a child killed because of a long chain of unfortunate events that could have been prevented if not for a government official's negligence.
A heartbreaking case of negligence in a wrongful death claim
Negligence can come in so many forms, but in essence means that someone was supposed to do something in a certain way, and did not. This heart-breaking case shows how a personal injury lawyer in Bellingham, WA worked on a wrongful death claim for a child killed because of a long chain of unfortunate events that could have been prevented if not for a government official's negligence.
Following your doctor's orders after an accident is good for more than your health
We've all heard the expression, "follow the doctor's orders" and after a car accident, it's not different. Yet you'd be surprised at how many accident victims stop going to the doctor for follow up care, even when they don't feel completely better. Click this link for a video about why you should continue to follow your doctor's instructions after your auto accident.
A heartbreaking case of a wrongful death of a child
It is hard on the loved ones who survive anyone's accidental death. When that death happens because of someone else's negligence, the grief, anger, and disbelief is compounded. And when the deceased is a child, it feels almost insurmountable. Here is one case of a family reeling from the murder of their child and the lawyer who helped them find some justice, and change a law to protect more children in the future.
More factors than meet the eye can affect a pedestrian accident case
In this personal injury case won by Bellingham lawyer Bill Coats, he found compensation for the husband who witnessed his wife hit by a negligent truck driver.
One case where bone fractures and psychological trauma were justly compensated
Witnessing the pain of a loved one can be traumatic. In this case represented by Bellingham personal injury lawyer Bill Coats, the pedestrian hit by a truck sustained fractures in both ankles. Her husband also was awarded compensation for the psychological impact of witnessing his wife's accident and caring for her through her recovery.
A tomato is a vegetable, and other Supreme Court rulings
While the following cases may seem somewhat ridiculous, they have import into our society and culture that continues today. Want to find out who owns heaven and hell? Click to read this article on bizarre Supreme Court cases and the laws that shape our culture.