Most courtroom TV dramas involving criminal investigations or car accident claims are overly exaggerated and melodramatic. One truth, though, is that successfully proving any case requires evidence. Photographs and videos may be useful when it comes to proving car accident claims — and disproving the opposing party’s legal defenses. Photographic evidence can also serve a tactical advantage [...]
Car accident injuries are one of the more common types of injuries that people are likely to suffer in their lives. The amount of drivers in this country increases every year. In addition, technology has created numerous distractions that affect drivers on a daily basis. As a result, people are experiencing more car accident injuries [...]
The court uses punitive damages to punish the defendant for their actions. Such damages are extremely difficult to recover and as a result, courts rarely award them in personal injury cases. If a defendant is found liable for punitive damages, their actions were considered grossly negligent and the court has decided they need to be [...]
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 Etengoff Pak Law Group today. What is a Wrongful Death Claim? A wrongful death claim is a lawsuit initiated by a loved one [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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