Once your personal injury attorney has forwarded a demand letter to the insurer of the party responsible for your injuries, there is no certainty regarding when the case will finally settle. From experience, however, counsel should be able to provide some guidance on the variable factors that will play a role in the ultimate timeline. Liability Where there is no
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If you have been injured in a car accident, there are some very real and immediate concerns to deal with. First and foremost, of course, is obtaining the proper medical attention necessary and working towards the fullest possible recovery. An important secondary issue that many people struggle with is the question, “Who is going to pay for the medical treatment?”
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Slip and fall accidents happen frequently. The causes can range from an icy sidewalk to uneven pavement. Negligence Falling is a normal occurrence, and the fact it happened does not necessarily mean the sidewalk owner is to blame. However, if you can show with evidence that the owner of the sidewalk was negligent and that negligence caused your fall, you
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Yearly, over 1 million people suffer from a brain injury here in the United States. These injuries have many root causes including, but not limited to, car accidents, slip and falls, even participating in sporting events. Some sufferers of brain injury may be entitled to monetary damages under the law. If you have suffered a brain injury follow the steps
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If you have been injured in a crosswalk accident, be sure to contact your Vancouver personal injury lawyer. You may not be aware of the rights that you are entitled to if you have been injured in a crosswalk accident. If you were injured in an accident but not within the crosswalk, you may not be at fault for the
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If you or a loved one sustained injury in a car accident, you will need assistance, and the sooner you do, the better. The Law Offices of Loren Scott Etengoff has experienced, top-rated car accident attorneys ready to help make sure you do not miss the deadline to file your personal injury lawsuit. Washington Has a 3 Year Statute of
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Receiving the settlement from your personal injury case may take a long time, possibly years. There are many underlying reasons that factor into the length of time that it takes to receive your settlement. A personal injury settlement attorney can help you understand this settlement in details. Here are some basic facts about settlements from a personal injury attorney in Vancouver,
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In this article, an experienced Vancouver car accident attorney examines the most frequently occurring types of injuries that people experience when involved in automobile collisions. A Pattern Emerges There are relatively few limits to the ways in which the human body can sustain injury in a collision, but through examination of the broad spectrum of accident reports, insurance claims filed
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Because motorcycles offer virtually no protection to the operator and passengers, when they are involved in accidents, the resulting injuries are often very serious. Besides this lack of protection, riders are not wearing seat belts as they might with other motor vehicles, and therefore can be that much more easily ejected from the vehicle. If you are in a motorcycle accident,
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One of the most common types of injuries that a personal injury attorney in Vancouver will likely deal with in litigation is a soft tissue injury. In order to provide you with the most competent representation, your lawyer needs to understand the severity of your injury. Medical Documentation One of the problems surrounding soft tissue injuries is the less objective
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Serious personal injuries can happen almost anywhere – at work, on the road, at home or at play. However, you can take proactive measures to minimize your risk of being injured and to protect yourself and the people around you. Some of the following suggestions can serve as a good starting point for taking practical safety measures. At Work Employees
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Ways to Prevent Serious Personal Injuries from Our Vancouver Personal Injury Lawyer Serious personal injuries can happen almost anywhere – at work, on the road, at home or at play. However, you can take proactive measures in order to minimize your risk of injury and protect yourself and others. Some of the following suggestions can fit in more than one
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Vancouver mot*orcycle accident Because of the fact that motorcycles offer virtually no protection to the operator and passengers, when they are involved in accidents the resulting injuries are often very serious. Besides this lack of protection, riders are not seat belted as they are into other motor vehicles, and therefore they can be that much more easily ejected from the
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Being in an accident can be scary. Not knowing the extent of your injuries can be even scarier. However your personal injury attorney in Vancouver will be by your side to walk you through any questions you may have. Injuries to the spine and your soft tissue can be common during an accident. It may be difficult for you to
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It is important to keep in mind from the outset of your personal injury claim that the insurance company is not on your side. No matter what the adjuster may tell you, his job is to find ways to minimize any compensation you receive or perhaps even find a way to avoid paying you anything at all. The police report
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