Car Accidents

Experiencing a car accident is a distressing ordeal, and dealing with car insurance companies afterwards can compound the stress. Insurance companies, driven by profit motives, often employ various tactics to minimize or deny claims. In Vancouver, WA, understanding these strategies is crucial to protecting your rights and ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve. This [...]

Getting into a car accident can be stressful in so many respects. You may be in a state of shock, and it can be hard to think straight about everything that you need to do following a crash. There are certain things that you must do when you’ve been involved in a vehicle accident. Some [...]

Some very specific elements must be present for negligence to be found in a car accident situation. Consult a Vancouver car accident attorney to discuss whether negligence may have occurred in your case.   Let’s use an example auto accident situation to explain how negligence is determined: It was daylight and an auto driver did [...]

The silver lining behind parking lot car accidents is that since speed limits are much lower than other roadways, these accidents rarely ever involve serious injury. However, determining who is at fault for the accident can sometimes be very complicated. Since parking lots are filled with cars driving in every direction, figuring out who has the [...]

Distracted driving is becoming an increasing problem on the road, but you may wonder, “What is distracted driving?” Driving while distracted can lead to a ticket in some situations, and in many cases, it can cause a motor vehicle accident. Learn more from Etengoff Pak Law Group - Vancouver Personal Injury Attorney. If you are [...]

If you were in an unexpected crash, an intersection accident attorney can guide you through the legal process to determine who was at fault and help you obtain the best possible outcome. Intersection accidents can be complicated. It can be difficult to know who is to blame. Even police officers making reports sometimes get it [...]

In order to properly heal from your car accident injuries, you must obtain the compensation that you deserve. However, how much to expect from car accident settlement is a complex problem that involves a variety of factors. Let's take a look at those factors below. Determining Who is At-Fault for the Accident Many states employ [...]

After a car accident, all you really want to do is heal your injuries and get back on track with your life. But obtaining compensation for your injuries can be a very long, frustrating process — especially when it comes to dealing with the red tape put up by the insurance company. An experienced Vancouver [...]

If you sustained injuries in a car accident, you may be wondering how long it will take to get compensation for your losses. Chances are you want to settle as quickly as possible so that you can pay your medical bills and focus on recovery. But how long does a car accident settlement take, and what can [...]

After a car accident, chances are you're worried about getting medical treatment, fixing damage to your vehicle, and other immediate concerns. But how long do you have to file a claim? What is the statute of limitations for car accident claims? In Washington, you have three years from the date of the wreck to file [...]

When it comes to suing for pain and suffering in a car accident, it's important to be aware that you may be facing an uphill battle. Unlike visible injuries or damage to your vehicle, pain and suffering is intangible and therefore difficult to prove. You deserve compensation for all of damages, including pain and suffering. [...]

After a car accident, you're confused and overwhelmed. Your adrenaline is pumping, and you're probably more worried about your passengers or about damage to your car than about yourself. And when there are no obvious injuries, you may walk away assuming you're okay. But after car accident symptoms can often show up days or even weeks later. Below, we [...]

Getting into a car accident is always stressful. But the aftermath — speaking with the police, exchanging information with the other driver, and then working with your insurance company to determine fault for the incident to account for damages — can be even more of a headache. This is true even of deceptively simple accidents [...]