It was a beautiful summer day in Vancouver, Washington. You were cruising along on your motorcycle until out of nowhere, a car pulled out in front of you and caused you to crash into them! Many Americans love riding motorcycles as much as you do. But more than5000 motorcyclists die in motorcycle accidents every year! [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
A Vancouver motorcycle accident lawyer is often asked whether motorcyclists are required to include personal injury protection (PIP) in their motorcycle insurance policy. Although your automobile insurance may have PIP coverage and allows you to access the benefit even if you are a bicyclists or pedestrian injured by a motor vehicle, the coverage typically excludes injuries to motorcyclists [...]
Any Vancouver motorcycle accident attorney understands that determining a damage value for non-economic pain and suffering can be a complicated task. All cases are different in value, and general damages for pain-and-suffering will vary. Compensatory damages are more readily totaled because they are quantified by financial documents. And, general damages caps are often tied to [...]
The kinds of accidents involving motorcycles and bicycles are becoming more common according to recent accident statistics. More riders are involved in accidents, many fatal, than ever before. Accidents can be caused by a variety of factors, such as other drivers' negligence, dangerous road conditions, and even car doors against bike lanes opening unexpectedly. Accidents [...]
If you have been in a motorcycle accident, contact your Vancouver motorcycle accident lawyer to represent you through the case. During your case, you may wonder who has settlement authority. In most cases, the defense lawyer will have more settlement authority than they will tell you about. The defense lawyer will tell you that they [...]
Your Vancouver personal injury attorney will help you understand all the important factors when you file a claim after a motorcycle accident. One important fact our attorneys will tell you is that insurance for a motorcycle is highly specified. In general, a motorcyclist who does not have the correct insurance coverage will have limited options following [...]
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 [...]
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