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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.

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.

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.

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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.

Lynnwood Work Injury Settlement: $965,000

John Doe v. ABR, (King County Superior Court  SEA): Construction worker fell from roof due to the negligence of a roofing supplier in securing bundles of shingles onto the top of a roof, all of which broke loose, striking the client and catapulting him to the ground below. Mr. Doe underwent spinal fusion of L5-S1; a two level cervical fusion; and a partial meniscectomy in his knee.

Total Settlement: $965,000

Want to discuss your potential Lynnwood work injury or other type of personal injury claim? If so, just 800-282-4878 toll free to schedule a free consultation with a Lynnwood work injury attorney at our firm.

Who will pay for my lost wages and medical bills?

This is a difficult question and it varies from case to case.  If you are in a motor vehicle accident, your private medical insurance or PIP (personal injury protection) coverage on the vehicle you were in at the time of the accident will pay your medical bills, and perhaps wage loss, up front, before settlement of your claim.  If you do not have medical insurance or PIP, the insurance covering the vehicle which you were in at the time of the injury will cover the payment of your medical bills and wage loss.  Any other monies owed will be paid out of your final recovery when your case is settled.

For any further questions you may have about your potential personal injury, wrongful death or medical malpractice claim, the Lynnwood personal injury lawyers at our firm welcome you to schedule a free legal consultation. Call 800-282-4878  today.

Spring skies and rising gas prices could spell an early start to motorcycle season this year.

This weekend — the first real sunny patch in months — was witness to two fatal motorcycle crashes in Snohomish County.

A man in his mid-30s died in Everett on Saturday after reportedly running a red light at the intersection of Airport Road and Holly Drive, Everett police Sgt. Robert Goetz said. The motorcyclist collided with a sport utility vehicle in the intersection about 2:30 p.m. He died at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation, Goetz said.

Lynnwood police also are investigating a fatal collision between a motorcycle and a pickup truck Sunday night on Highway 99. The crash and the ensuing investigation shut down parts of the highway for several hours.

A Sultan man, 34, was riding his motorcycle northbound when he struck a pickup truck that was entering the roadway, Lynnwood police spokeswoman Shannon Sessions said. Speed appears to have been a factor in the crash.

Witnesses told police there may have been a second motorcycle and that may have played a role in the crash. Anyone with information should call officer Stephen Showalter at 425-670-5600.

“We would really like to talk to anyone who may have info,” Sessions said.

No other injuries were reported in either crash. The names of those killed weren’t released Monday, pending autopsy results and the notification of their families.
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Sunbeam Products is recalling 159,000 wine bottle openers sold by QVC due to a laceration hazard, U.S. regulators said Wednesday.

The wine bottle openers were imported from China by Sunbeam Products of Boca Raton, Fla., and sold through QVC shopping programs from November 2010 through December 2010 for between $30 and $60.

The bottle openers can break the wine bottle, which can create a laceration hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said.

The recall involves the “skybar Air Pump Wine Opener” model number NBSKWA2600. They were sold in four-piece sets in four colors. The model number is printed on the bottom of the opener.

Consumers were advised to stop using the wine openers and return them to any QVC store for a full refund.

If you’ve been injured in Lynnwood, or elsewhere in the Seattle area, it’s important you contact an experienced personal injury lawyer, if you would like to seek financial compensation. Feel free to contact a Seattle personal injury attorney at our firm for a free consultation. If you are unable to meet us at one of our offices, we can meet at a place convenient for you. Call 425-893-8989 today

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No one can tell you exactly what your case is worth without fully evaluating all the facts.  In most cases, an evaluation cannot be performed until your medical condition has stabilized and you have reached maximum medical improvement. At that point in time, your claim may be ready to be evaluated.  An investigation will be performed and your doctor or other experts will need to provide final reports. We shall need to obtain all medical records and relevant documents to determine how a pre-existing condition may or may not have been impacted by your injury.

Further research of the relevant points of law and consultations with experts to assess the strengths of your case, weaknesses and your case value may be required.  If you would like our office to evaluate whether you have a case and the strengths of your case, please contact us. Email Rob at Rob@kornfeldlaw.com or call 1 (800) 282-4878 to schedule a free consultation or case evaluation over the telephone, by e-mail or in person at a convenient location for you, either at our main office, a satellite meeting location, in your home or at the hospital.

Contact our Lynnwood personal injury lawyers for a free consultation.

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.

Contact a Lynnwood brain injury lawyer at our firm today for your free consultation.

Q. Can I file a malpractice suit against someone who isn’t a doctor?

A. Yes. Anyone who provides health care can be guilty of not following the standard procedures in their area of medical expertise, including nurses, technicians, physical therapists, and others.

Q. How can I tell if my case involves medical malpractice or not?

A. Experiencing a poor medical outcome does not automatically equal medical malpractice. In order to prove that you are the victim of medical malpractice, you have to prove that you did not receive reasonable care. Where your injury occurred and the level of skills available in the location are also evaluated.  As a medical malpractice attorney I have handled many medical malpractice cases and am able to evaluate your information and assist you to determine if you have a case.

Q. What do I need to prove to establish a successful medical malpractice case?

A. To win a medical malpractice case, three things must be proven. 1) The defendant failed to act according to established medical practice standards when treating the injured party; 2) This failure to follow standard practice resulted in your injury or suffering; and 3) damages to the injured party. As you can see, medical malpractice cases are complicated and require expertise.

Q. How do I know what details are important enough to tell my attorney?

A. Assume that no detail is too minor to bring up. A medical malpractice attorney has far more experience than you at evaluating which details are significant. One of your “minor” details could prove pivotal in proving negligence.

Q. If I suspect that I have been the victim of negligence, how can I avoid tipping off the physician (or other health professional) that I am considering a lawsuit?

A. The following tips will help. First, if you are under the care of a physician, change doctors. If you must give a reason for changing doctors, give a reasonable response such as, “I would like a second opinion.” Having your new doctor request your medical records is routine, so it shouldn’t raise any concerns. You also have the legal right to request your medical records. Just make sure you don’t let on that you have been unhappy with your care. If a lawsuit is suspected, information can disappear.

Q. My doctor released my medical records to my employer. Can I sue?

A. It depends. Most medical records are confidential under HIPPA. Consulting a medical malpractice attorney can help you determine whether you have to disclose your records and whether or not you have a case.

Continue reading medical malpractice FAQs or contact a Lynnwood personal injury lawyer at our firm for your free consultation.