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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Motorcycle accidents are more likely to result in fatalities than other types of motor vehicle accidents. In some years, there have been 35 times more deaths in motorcycle accidents than in other types of motor vehicle accidents. Understanding the common causes of such accidents can help motorcyclists protect themselves and their passengers, believes this Vancouver motorcycle accident attorney. Some of the
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Accidents can happen at any time, so Vancouver personal injury lawyers say some knowledge about how to pursue of a personal injury legal claim can be very helpful to anyone so unfortunate as to be an accident casualty. Personal injury claims can be for virtually countless types of injuries from car crashes, slip and fall accidents, or use of dangerously
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Clients sometimes ask our Vancouver car accident lawyer about the possibility of settling a case early if mental health issues are present. However, the prospects for a quick resolution are generally not favorable. Various factors affect the insurance company’s willingness to accept an early settlement. The Type of Car Accident Case and the Possibility of an Early Settlement By the
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Psychological testing may be requested in your personal injury case based on the nature of the injuries claimed. For example, a Vancouver personal injury lawyer typically sees such a request where the victim was subjected to some form of traumatic experience and the testing is done to assess his or her psychological functioning to determine if there is any psychological
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The reasonable person standard is important for every Vancouver personal injury lawyer. It is a key element of personal injury cases based on the negligence of a person or business. This standard applies to all types of accident and injury claims from slip and falls to auto accidents. The Reasonable Person The concept of a reasonable or ideal person makes
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Our Vancouver personal injury lawyer Loren Scott Etengoff knows that neck injuries are probably the most serious soft-tissue injuries resulting from an auto accident. There are several material case factors in an auto accident that can indicate the potential seriousness of a neck injury, even without a fracture, and the injuries can linger long-term in serious crashes. This extended injury potential
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Discovery, in general, is designed as a fact-gathering tool to enable each side in a litigation to know the other party’s information and evidence. The discovery tool that perhaps can be used most effectively by a Vancouver personal injury lawyer is the deposition. Basic Considerations Although a deposition is an out-of-court statement, it is nonetheless mandatory and is given under
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Your Vancouver personal injury lawyer will explain how different insurance companies use various strategies when handling a claim. Mid-Sized Insurance Companies Use a Different Approach Than Larger Companies A Vancouver personal injury lawyer is familiar with how reasonable, mid-sized insurance companies deal with claims as opposed to larger companies. For example, if an insurance company spends a lot of money on
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Your Vancouver personal injury lawyer can help you understand what possible red flags could lead a claims adjuster to examine your case more closely. Why a Claims Adjuster Might Question the Validity of a Case When an insurance claims adjuster looks at a case, it must first be considered whether the policy is applicable. If it is, the extent of the coverage must
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