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There’s no guarantee your potential claim will reach settlement, but that’s why Lynnwood car accident attorney Rob Kornfeld offers a free legal consultation to discuss every unique situation, free of charge.

Lynnwood Car Accident Lawyer: $600,000 Success Story

John Doe v. State of Washington, (King County Superior Court) Plaintiff hit by a Department of Transportation (DOT) vehicle while standing on the sidewalk.He underwent a shoulder arthroscopy and is living with the prospect of two hip replacements, in addition to the loss of his construction career.

Total Settlement: $600,000

A. Most settlements require you to sign a release that prevents you from pursuing any additional claims in the future, so generally, once a case is settled, that’s it. This is why hiring an attorney is so important. You don’t want to sign your rights away.

The most important thing you can do at this time is talk with a Lynnwood personal injury lawyer about your situation ASAP. Another thing that prevent you from getting the compensation you deserve is waiting to long to pursue the claim. To discuss your potential claim, contact attorney Robert Kornfeld for a free legal consultation at a place of your convenience, such as your home or hospital room.

A. Drivers are only allowed to drive a certain number of hours per day before they must sleep. Establishing the fact that the log was properly kept is vital to evaluating if violation of the law contributed to the accident.

Whether or not you did obtain the driver’s log after the truck accident you were involved in and whether or not the driver was over their allotted hours, contact a Lynnwood truck accident lawyer at our firm today for a free legal consultation. We still may be able to help you get financially compensated for the injustice you’ve been served.

The Kornfeld Firm is experienced in handling traumatic brain injury cases resulting from medical negligence, construction site or motor vehicle accidents, and maritime injuries aboard fishing and other types of vessels.

In the area of medical negligence, Rob Kornfeld has a special interest in handling cases involving a failure to diagnose intracranial aneurysms (aneurysms in the brain). Rob has handled cases of patients who have suffered catastrophic injuries caused by the failure to timely diagnose and treat a brain aneurysm. These cases have been caused by the negligence of primary care providers, family physicians, radiologists and other HMO providers who have failed to timely run diagnostic tests or have negligently read the scans.

If you or a loved one of yours has recently suffered brain injuries due to the negligence or maliciousness of another, contact our Lynnwood brain injury attorney for a free legal consultation. We can meet with you at a place of your convenience, such as your home or hospital room, to discuss your potential claim.

Martindale-Hubbell Top Rating. As a result of an extensive and confidential peer review by members of the Washington State Bar, both lawyers and judges, Martindale-Hubbell has awarded the highest peer review rating to Mr. Kornfeld – an AV rating.

The AV rating, which identifies a lawyer with very high to preeminent legal ability, is a reflection of his expertise, experience, integrity and overall professional excellence. The ratings of Martindale-Hubbell, established by attorneys for attorneys, clearly indicate that Mr. Kornfeld demonstrates the highest professional and ethical standards.

If you or a loved one has been injured in the Lynnwood area and would like to discuss your legal options, contact Lynnwood personal injury attorney Robert Kornfeld today. Rob handles all types of personal injury claims including auto-accidents, wrongful death, work injuries, maritime accidents and more. Call 800-282-4878 today to schedule your free legal consultation with Rob.

A driver who tried to save ducks from being hit on I-5 in Lynnwood is being blamed for causing a chain-reaction crash.

The state patrol said the woman spotted a few ducks on the shoulder of the freeway Wednesday night and pulled over to try to save them.

The woman reportedly walked into traffic to try and shoo the ducks off the roadway.
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Rob Kornfeld’s clients are often surprised, or even shocked, at not only his professionalism, but the empathy he shows with what they’ve been threw.

Lynnwood Personal Injury Lawyer Client Testimonial

If you’ve been injured in Lynnwood or elsewhere in Snohomish County and would like to discuss a potential personal injury claim with Rob, call 425-893-8989 now. Your free consultation can be conducted at the place of your most convenience, such as your home or hospital room, because Rob knows what it’s like to be catastrophically injured.

A male pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon on Highway 99 in Snohomish County, according to the Washington State Patrol.

Witnesses say the man was trying to cross the highway from west to east when he tripped and fell in the southbound lane, said WSP Trooper Keith Leary. The driver of a Honda Accord tried to brake but was unable to avoid hitting the pedestrian around 4:15 p.m., he said. The driver, who is from Everett, was not injured.

“It just looks like a tragic accident,” Leary said.
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WA Rules of the Road: 46.61.021. Duty to obey law enforcement officer–Authority of officer

In this Chapter of the Lynnwood Rules of the Road, what is expected of you, the driver, when signaled to and eventually are pulled over by a police officer is stated and what the officer is allowed to check is identified.

(1) Any person requested or signaled to stop by a law enforcement officer for a traffic infraction has a duty to stop.

(2) Whenever any person is stopped for a traffic infraction, the officer may detain that person for a reasonable period of time necessary to identify the person, check for outstanding warrants, check the status of the person’s license, insurance identification card, and the vehicle’s registration, and complete and issue a notice of traffic infraction.

(3) Any person requested to identify himself or herself to a law enforcement officer pursuant to an investigation of a traffic infraction has a duty to identify himself or herself and give his or her current address.

Failing to stop for police is not only a felony criminal offense, but it can, and often does, result in serious injuries to people across the country. If you’re one of these people who have been injured because of another driver’s negligence, there’s no reason you shouldn’t contact a personal injury attorney to discuss a potential monetary settlement.

Call 1-800-282-4878 now to schedule your free consultation with a Lynnwood personal injury attorney at our firm now.

Rules of the Road Washington: 46.61.065. Flashing signals

In this chapter of the Lynnwood Rules of the Road, the laws for abiding by flashing signals are identified. It’s very common that obstruction of a flashing signal can cause severe injuries and even deaths on Lynnwood roadways.

(1) Whenever an illuminated flashing red or yellow signal is used in a traffic sign or signal it shall require obedience by vehicular traffic as follows:

(a) FLASHING RED (STOP SIGNAL). When a red lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering a marked crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or, if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection, and the right to proceed shall be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign.

(b) FLASHING YELLOW (CAUTION SIGNAL). When a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past such signal only with caution.

(2) This section shall not apply at railroad grade crossings. Conduct of drivers of vehicles approaching railroad grade crossings shall be governed by the rules as set forth in RCW 46.61.340.

If a violation of a flashing signal law or other law in Washington’s Rules of the Road caused you harm, there’s a very good chance you’re eligible to receive financial compensation. However, in order to get the process started you must contact a Lynnwood auto-accident attorney at our firm for a free legal consultation. Call us at 425-893-8989 or 800-282-4878 toll free to make an appointment today.