If you have recently lost a loved one due to the fault of another person or company, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim. For a free evaluation of your case, contact The Law Offices of Loren Scott Etengoff today. What is a Wrongful Death Claim? A wrongful death claim is a lawsuit initiated by a loved one or surviving family
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A distracted driving accident can result in very serious injuries and damages. Distracted driving usually takes the form of talking on the phone, texting, or sending emails from a mobile device while driving. Washington law requires drivers who wish to talk on the phone while driving to use a hands-free mobile device. If you have been injured in a distracted driving
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While every personal injury claim is unique, there are some common steps that most (if not all) cases involve. Before you file a personal injury lawsuit, it’s important to understand the litigation process. Meeting With a Personal Injury Lawyer For many people, meeting with a lawyer is the first step in a personal injury claim. There are several advantages to
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A toxic tort is essentially a personal injury case involving the plaintiff’s (your) exposure to a chemical or toxin that causes a health problem or injury. The movies Civil Action and Erin Brockovich, both based on true stories, are prime examples of toxic tort cases as they centered on people who were exposed to environmental toxins caused by large corporations. As can be seen in both
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In Washington state, business owners owe a higher standard of care to its guests and persons on their premises. Generally, a business owner or occupier of a property owes business invitees the duty to use reasonable care, which includes an affirmative duty to discover and warn against dangerous conditions. If you are injured as a result of a dangerous or
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Soft-tissue injuries tend to be invisible injuries — not readily apparent from mere observation, but quite real and apparent to the sufferer. This article will explore common types of “invisible” soft-tissue injuries and suggest some strategies for proving the true nature and extent of the harm done to you. Common Soft-Tissue Injuries Soft tissue injuries are injuries to the muscles, ligaments,
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Whether your personal injury case is “routine” or complex, there are common pitfalls you need to be aware of. In our experience as Vancouver, Washington personal injury lawyers, these are the mistakes that people who are injured in a car accident or motorcycle accident tend to make, along with some tips to help you avoid them: Exaggerating Your Injuries or
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A demand letter is a letter to the defendant’s insurance company outlining your strongest arguments about why your case should be resolved promptly, and for how much. The insurance company will evaluate the information in your letter against the information it has gathered through its internal investigation and, typically, respond with a counter-offer. In this post, our experienced Vancouver injury
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In our July post, we discussed the basic formula for success at a personal injury deposition. Here, we will apply those principles to bicycle accident cases. Our bicycle accident lawyers will (1) prepare you to address substantive questions you likely will face, and (2) make sure you are comfortable with the deposition process. Prepare to Address Substantive Bicycle Accident Questions
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If you are like most of our Vancouver personal injury litigation clients, news that the defense attorney wants to take your deposition makes you more than a little anxious. What is a deposition? What’s going to happen? Why do I have to give a deposition? These are just a few questions that you might have. In this article, we will
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Medical records and bills are the two main types of documentation that an insurance adjuster considers when determining the settlement value of a personal injury case. Medical records are forwarded to an adjuster as part of a settlement demand package, in order to document that a person was injured in an accident and that he or she received follow-up medical
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If you have been injured in accident, you may be entitled to compensation. This does not mean, however, that you must file a lawsuit and take your case to a jury. Most personal injury claims do not go to trial, but are resolved by means of an out-of-court settlement between the parties. An experienced Vancouver injury lawyer can answer questions
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A Vancouver motorcycle accident attorney can explain that while many motorcycle accidents are caused by the negligence of one of the drivers involved in the accident, this is not always the case. Sometimes a defective product is to blame. When a product defect causes a motorcycle accident, the injured party may choose to pursue the party responsible for the defect
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A Vancouver bicycle accident lawyer assists victims who are involved in bike accidents. The reason for these accidents is varied. However, some of the most dangerous types of bike accidents involve collisions with vehicles. If you are involved in a bike accident, it is important that you take the steps necessary to protect your health and legal interests. The steps
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If you are in a car accident with a pedestrian, a Vancouver car accident lawyer can give you advice on how to proceed. The Dangers Of Car-Pedestrian Accidents It can be a frightening experience to hit a pedestrian when driving a vehicle, but your car accident lawyers Vancouver will tell you that it is not unusual. The National Highway Traffic
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