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The cost of medical negligence claims
I am frequently asked about the cost of medical negligence claims. The questions usually revolve around why so many people are suing doctors ( they aren’t ) and why these same…
How does your insurance company rate?
I was curious to see how my insurance company rated against other insurance companies in customer satisfaction and I found a helpful link. The Washington State Office of the…
What is the value of my claim?
Valuing a claim is a complex process. Many insurance companies use a software program named Colossus to help them determine the value of your claim. Typically, the value of your…
Top Ten Worst Insurance Companies
The American Association for Justice, a national trial lawyer association, released its list of the ten worst insurance companies earlier this year. The top ten is as follows:…
An uninsured driver caused an accident that injured me and my spouse. What should I do?
When the at-fault party in a car accident is uninsured, you have the option to file a civil lawsuit against their personal assets or file a claim with the crime victims…
Slip and Fall Season
Just in case you take a bad fall this winter… I think you ought to know what your rights are. I reviewed some of the cases in Washington State, and this is what I came up with:…
Can I make a claim for personal injury if I am not a U.S. citizen?
If you were injured in the U.S., you may make a claim in the U.S. regardless of legal status Whether you are in the United States temporarily, with a work visa, or if you are a…
Husband awarded $2.4M in wrongful death lawsuit
John Gerrity has disclosed that he has settled a wrongful death lawsuit with the city of Menlo Park and the city has agreed to pay him a $2.4 million settlement. Gerrity’s wife,…
How is my lawyer paid? What if I cannot afford a lawyer?
In a personal injury lawsuit, your attorney will be paid a percentage of your recovery. This fee is paid only after your case settles, or after a judgment is paid. In most cases,…