When a person is injured as a result of another person’s negligence or wrongdoing, they may be entitled to compensation for the damages they suffer. If their injuries are fatal, they still have a legal right to damages, which may be claimed on their behalf by another person. This post will cover who the…
A dog attack is a frightening and unexpected event that can result in serious injuries. It is normal to feel overwhelmed if you find yourself in this situation in Washington State. It is important, however, to take steps to protect your rights immediately – including reporting the dog bite to the correct agencies and…
A car accident is bad enough without the at-fault driver failing to take responsibility – or even stopping at the scene of the accident to find out if anyone is injured. Unfortunately, hit-and-run accidents happen often in Vancouver, Washington. If you or a loved one gets injured in a hit-and-run, you may still have…
A car accident can cause a great deal of stress and fear for survivors. The initial chaos of a vehicle collision, followed by significant pain from a serious injury, can have lasting effects on a victim’s mental, emotional and psychological health. Many victims report symptoms of PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, after car accidents….
Jesse Jacobs is proud to support the Clark County Courts and staff in their efforts to keep the court’s doors open this year. The courts play a critical role in our community. The NW Injury Law Center believes the courts’ continued administration of justice is a top priority and supports their efforts to do…
The old adage “a picture is worth a thousand words” especially applies in auto accidents. Although doctors and lawyers know the damage to a car doesn’t necessarily have much to do with the injury suffered by the occupants, the average citizen does not. They seem convinced that little visible damage translates into a very…
If you win a settlement in a personal injury case, you’re likely focused on the total sum of the compensation. However, what you are awarded is broken down into different types of damages. There are two broad categories of damages: compensatory and punitive. Compensatory Damages What was the victim’s financial, physical, and emotional state…
If you purchase auto insurance in Washington State, you’ve likely had the opportunity to add something called Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM) and Underinsured Motorist Coverage (UIM). In Oregon, you are required to purchase UM/UIM. Essentially, UM provides coverage if the other guy is without insurance and UIM provides coverage if the other guy’s insurance…
Not a lot of folks realize it, but nearly all medical providers charge you a fee for a copy of your medical records. These fees can be in the thousands of dollars and come out of your settlement or judgment for your injury. In the past, medical providers would ask injury victims for $624.51,…
Subrogation is an area of personal injury law that most folks aren’t aware of. It seems unfair, but your health insurance company or Personal Injury Protection (PIP) carrier may be able to get paid back for any medical bills it paid related to your personal injury claim. Just don’t expect them to pay back…