Bellevue Personal Injury Lawyers
Every year we review numerous cases for people who feel that their doctor or dentist committed medical malpractice. Usually, the client has had a poor outcome from a medical procedure and therefore, feels that the physician should be responsible. Clients are often surprised when we explain to them that in fact physicians are usually not…
[Continue reading] When It’s Medical Malpractice…and When It’s Not.
The Latino workforce has several significant characteristics that impact their receipt of workers’ compensation benefits in Washington State. It is the duty of the Department of Labor and Industries (LNI) to affirmatively take action to address disparate treatment and outcomes among Latino workers. Our employees take any opportunity they can to bring the concerns of…
There is no rush to settle your auto accident case. In Washington State, an auto accident victim has three years from the date of their car accident to settle their case. Don’t succumb to the early offers that insurance adjusters like to dangle in car accident cases to get you to settle prematurely. Most of…
[Continue reading] How soon should I settle my auto accident case?
A car accident lawyer helps people who are NOT at fault in an auto accident. Car accident lawyers are typically plaintiff attorneys who handle civil matters involving bodily injury. Civil matters are a different type of legal case than ones involving criminal charges. Plaintiff vs. Defendant The injured person who was not at fault has…
[Continue reading] What is a car accident lawyer & what can a car accident law firm do for you?
After clients receive large settlement awards they have some financial choices to make about what to do with their money. We are here to provide information to our clients to ensure they make the best choice for their futures. Option 1: Structured Settlement: A large personal injury award can be set up as a structured settlement. A…
Whether you can recover damages for a slip and fall accident often depends on who owns the property where you fell. A fall on a commercial premises: Business owners, including public stores and landlords, are held to a very high duty of care to protect their customers and other “business invitees” from potentially hazardous conditions.…
[Continue reading] When is Your Slip & Fall Accident Someone Else’s Fault?
