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Does it really make sense to hire a personal injury attorney?(link is external)

Would knowing that settlements are typically 40% hiring with an attorney's representation help? This is what a study conducted by the Insurance Research Council found. If you understand the process of how insurance companies handle auto accident claims, the main reason won't surprise you. Click here to learn why it may be a good idea to hire a personal injury attorney for your accident claim(link is external).

Resources and tips in case you or a loved one is involved in an auto accident(link is external)

As with so many things in life, it helps to be prepared with knowledge before you need it. As a wise friend once said, "It's easier to repair the roof when it's sunny than when it's raining." Hopefully you or a loved one will never need this guide, but if you drive or ride in any vehicle on the road, you might. Click here for the top ten tips on what to do after an auto accident.(link is external) Also included are local resources for Washington state drivers.

A case that sounds too bad to be true: two crashes, one person, in one year(link is external)

It may sound too bad to be true, but one woman was the victim of two separate crashes, just over a year apart, both of which caused her severe injuries. The second crash was because a drunk driver crossed the center line and hit her head-on. Click for this case study and how her personal injury lawyer in Bellingham, Washington helped her(link is external) be compensated for her losses and pain.

How one Bellingham, Washington personal injury lawyer helped his client with a complex case(link is external)

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(link is external), but we found her a great outcome. 

Two key characteristics to look for in a good attorney(link is external)

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(link is external).

A heart-breaking case result of negligence resulting in a child's wrongful death(link is external)

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 (link is external)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(link is external)

Negligence(link is external) 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(link is external)

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(link is external).

A heartbreaking case of a wrongful death of a child(link is external)

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(link is external), and change a law to protect more children in the future.