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The benefits to hiring a lawyer who focuses in car accident cases
It takes a lot of knowledge of the loopholes insurance companies will use to try to get out of paying on claims. To get the maximum settlement, you need someone who can outsmart these corporations' teams of lawyers. However, not all lawyers are equipped to give you the best legal advice. In this post, Bellingham, Washington personal injury attorney Bill Coats writes about the importance of choosing a lawyer for your personal injury case who specializes in those types of cases.
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.
When a bicycle accident is fatal, survivors have hard decisions to make
No one wants to lose a loved one to an accident. But to lose someone because of the negligence or recklessness of another person makes the loss that much harder. Survivors often face anger and confusion in the aftermath of a wrongful death, and yet have so many decisions to make, from funeral arrangements to learning how to live without their loved ones. And making ends meet can be more pain on top of what feels insurmountable. If your loved one was killed while riding their bike, it is unfortunately not likely that the insurers from the negligent driver’s car company are going to offer compensation that fully covers your losses. Having a personal injury attorney on your side can make your financial recovery possible so that you can focus on the emotional healing. Click for more information on filing wrongful death claims from a bike accident.
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.
Wearing a helmet reduces fatalities by 85%. Tips on buying the right one
Seems like a no-brainer to wear a helmet each time you skateboard, bicycle, or inline skate, doesn't it? If that one statistic doesn't convince you to make this a habit, click here for this story from Bill Coats Law, a personal injury law firm in Bellingham, WA, with recent statistics and advice on buying a helmet.
A helmet might not protect you from this if you're hit by a car
Though the technology and design improves more and more with each year, bicycle helmets can't always protect bicyclists from TBI. If you've hit your head in a bike crash, know the signs and symptoms of this all too common problem, from this post by bike accident attorney Bill Coats Law in Bellingham WA.
Be careful when transporting fragile goods: wear a bicycle helmet
Did you know that some cities do not require bicyclists to wear helmets? There is no state law mandating their use, either. This is surprising, due to statistics showing that “helmet use has been estimated to reduce head injury risk by 85 percent,” according to the Bicycle Safety Helmet Institute, a volunteer advocacy group. Go here to learn how helmets protect you, and why you should never get on your bike without one.
Want to prevent a TBI? Make sure to always wear this when you bicycle
It's no mystery. Wearing a bike helmet when you bicycle, skateboard, inline skate, or ride a scooter greatly reduced your chance of getting a brain injury. For recent statistics on bicycle crashes and injuries, as well as tips on finding the right helmet, click here for this article from Bellingham lawyer Bill Coats, a bicycle and car crash attorney.