Archive for the ‘Lynnwood Personal Injury’ Category

The nature of the accident determines who can be held responsible. Legally, the general contractor and/or owner/developer must maintain a reasonably safe working environment. They are also responsible for the enforcement of industrial safety and health codes. If they are found to be negligent, you may be able to file a claim. Contacting a construction injury attorney is the best way to evaluate if you have a claim against these parties.

If you feel you have a work injury claim in Washington we would be happy to evaluate your claim based on your unique circumstances free of charge. Contact our Lynnwood work injury lawyers today and we will meet with you at a location most convenient for you.

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.

Meet the staff of the Lynnwood personal injury law firm of Kornfeld Law:

Rob Kornfeld works with top paralegals on cases he personally handles. Click here for more detailed information about them and their contact information.

Rob Kornfeld, senior partner, of Kornfeld, Trudell, Bowen and Lingenbrink, PLLC has been practicing personal injury law over the last thirty (30) years.

His law firm represents clients who have suffered major personal injuries caused by the negligence of others: Medical malpractice, construction site and workplace injuries, wrongful death, motor vehicle collisions, maritime accidents, nursing home or elder abuse cases, and those who have  suffered catastrophic injuries such as paralysis, quadriplegia, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, burns and chemical exposures, and electrical injuries.  In addition to representing injury clients, the firm represents employees who are sexually harassed at work or who have employment discrimination or wrongful termination claims.

Contact the Lynnwood personal injury lawyers at Kornfeld Law for a free consultation to learn the facts about your potential claim.

The cycling community is in shock after the death of promising junior cyclist Adam Reyneke who was hit by a car while training on Tuesday.

Adam, 17, a matric pupil at Pretoria Boys’ High School, apparently died on impact.

He is the son of Pretoria cyclist and cycling shop owner Bruce Reyneke.

The family were at their farm in Ladybrand in the Free State during the school holidays.

They were too shocked yesterday to speak to the media, but a family friend said Adam was out on a straight, wide road training for the national junior race this weekend, when a vehicle apparently hit him from behind.

It is believed the boy died on the scene.

He was the younger of two children.

Eastern Free State police spokesperson Sergeant Majang Mosupa said the accident happened about 2km from the Maseru bridge.

Apparently a Toyota Corolla was travelling in the two-lane road, behind Adam, when another vehicle overtook it.

Mosupa said the Toyota swerved – as the driver thought the passing car was too close – and hit the boy.

Police are investigating a case of culpable homicide.

In reaction to Adam’s death, the family friend said: “Adam cycled all his life. One can almost say that he was on a bicycle shortly after he learnt to crawl.”

With Reyneke owning the cycle shop in Lynnwood for almost 21 years, his son grew up in front of his employees, who even sometimes baby sat him.

“Everyone who knew Adam is devastated,” the friend said.

Adam was becoming well-known in cycling circles as he usually finished races among the top 10. In February this year he won the junior category of the Carnival City Macsteel Cycle Classic.

Internet social website Twitter was abuzz with the news of Adam’s death yesterday, with friends and cyclists expressing shock and their sympathy for the family.

One wrote: “Just got news that Adam Reyneke, absolutely wonderful young guy and awesome talent, killed while training. Devastating.”

A Facebook page, “In loving memory of Adam Reyneke”, grew to 27 members not long after it was created. The site was for “all who knew and loved Adam. May the great memories live on!”.

Friends of the young cyclist wrote: “You will be safe in the palm of the Lord’s hand. RIP Adam.” Another said: “You are such an inspiration and legend to many. Keep a watchful eye from above – great things will happen because of you.”

Adam was described as a happy, wonderful and positive young man with whom his friends had fun. All said he would be greatly missed.

If you have been injured in Lynnwood and would like to get financially compensated we may be able to help. The Kornfeld law firm is well prepared to take on any personal injury claim in Washington. Schedule your free consultation today to speak with a Lynnwood personal injury lawyer.

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An Olympia man died Sunday after crashing at the Pacific Raceways track in southeast King County, the King County Sheriff’s Office reported today.

The 62-year-old man had been was doing practice laps on a motorcycle on the course about 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

“He came out of a straight away at high speed and into a curve, but lost control of his Honda CB950 as it began to slide on its side,” according to a press release from the Sheriff’s Office. “The cycle left the roadway and collided with a tire barrier.”

The man was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, where he later died.

The race, which was sponsored by the Washington Motorcycle Road Racing Association, was canceled and the track shut down.

The Sheriff’s Office was notified and detectives launched an investigation.

Very rare that something like this happens in a race, but it is sad all the same. Stories like this always get to me, but sympathy is not our business here at Kornfeld Law.

Here at Kornfeld Law we handle motorcycle injury and personal injury claims in Lynnwood and across Washington State. If you have been injured in a Motorcycle, Car or Truck Accident in Lynnwood and would like to pursue a financial settlement for your medical bills and more we can get you started. Contact us to get the process started. However, you must keep in mind that personal injury claims can take a long time to get settled and must be filed promptly.

Call 800-282-4879 to speak with a Lynnwood personal injury lawyer or a Washington motorcycle accident attorney now.

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No Fees or Costs. Most of our legal services are provided on a contingency basis. That means you will not be charged any fee unless your case is settled.

Our fee is based on an agreed-upon percentage of the amount we collect for you.

You will still be responsible for any out-of-pocket expenses and these shall be reimbursed to us from your share of the settlement after your claim is finished. Details will be provided to you at your initial client conference.

Contact our Lynnwood attorneys to get the claim process started.

The most common injury behind most Lynnwood personal injury lawsuits are slip-and-fall injuries. These occur usually at the negligence of another person from failing to keep an area clean and free of debris or slippery substances. The most common causes of slip-and-fall cases are snow and ice, and failure to properly clean wet floors – both completely preventable. Injuries caused by slip-and-fall accidents are often listed individually when determining compensation in a personal injury lawsuit or insurance settlement.

Recovering compensation for a slip and fall accident can be a daunting task. It is vital you hire an experienced attorney who knows what it takes to develop a solid case. In order to be financially compensated, you must prove the at fault individual, company or party was indeed at fault for the injuries you sustained.

If you believe you have a claim involving slip and fall injury you are welcome to contact our Lynnwood Slip and Fall Injury Attorneys for a free consultation at a time and place of your convenience.

Our lawyers also provide representation in Bellevue slip and fall accidents, Everett slip and fall injury, Kent slip and fall slip and fall cases and Renton slip and fall injuries.

Lynnwood personal injury lawsuits are often heard of after car accidents, or when injuries occur in public places. Less heard of is when Lynnwood personal injury occurs in a private home. Many people opt not to pursue compensation in the instance of personal injury in a private home simply because it normally occurs in the place of a friend or family member. In most places, relation does not negate a person’s right to pursue a personal injuries lawsuit.

Private homes can be the cause of personal injury in many instances, slip-and-fall cases being among the most common. Slip-and-falls are common because there are so many things can cause it to happen, most being directly related to negligence by the home owner. Failure to remove snow and ice, leaving walkways covered with grass, moss or other slippery substances, failing to clean a spill, or failing to fix a broken step or rift in a floorboard can all be cause for a personal injury suit that has occurred within a private home.

Anyone who has suffered a Lynnwood personal injury in a private home should be sure to contact an experienced and qualified Lynnwood personal injury attorney as soon as their medical condition is stabilized to find out if they may be entitled to compensation under local legislation.

If you choose to hire our Lynnwood Personal Injury Lawyers to represent you, a free consultation can be arranged at a time and place of your convenience. We work on a contingency basis for all Lynnwood personal injury lawsuits, so if there is no settlement in your case there will be no fee.

If you are seeking personal injury lawyers somewhere other than Washington try the personal injury lawyer directory.

In all personal injury cases, including Lynnwood motor vehicle accident cases of all types, you are entitled to recover general damages for your pain and suffering, emotional distress, disability, permanent disfigurement, scarring, loss of opportunity to enjoy life, interference with the husband/wife or parent/child relationship, wrongful death, loss of services, dismemberment and any other type of general damage that deals with an injury which you can think of.  You are also entitled to recover special damages which are past, present and future medical bills, wage loss, loss of earnings potential and other out-of-pocket expenses.  It is your attorney’s obligation to properly prepare your case and determine what these damages are. This usually takes place after your medical condition is stabilized.

At the point when your medical condition stabilizes, which means you will not get any better or worse, your Lynnwood attorney should speak to your doctors and obtain medical reports regarding your prognosis.  At the conclusion of your recovery, the attorney shall put together a settlement demand package to try and resolve your case with the insurance company. From that point forward, negotiations will take place. Your Lynnwood car accident attorney should be goal oriented to maximize your RECOVERY.

If your case does not settle, your attorney will file suit and proceed to trial.  Many times an insurance company will not pay you what you deserve to recover until your case is set for trial or close to trial. Insurance companies know which attorneys take cases to trial and which attorneys settle cases.  Those attorneys, who proceed and prepare a case as though it shall proceed to trial, will likely recover more money for you than a settlement lawyer. It behooves all attorneys to try and settle cases.  However, if cases do not settle in a reasonable period of time, it behooves everyone to file suit and prosecute your case, preparing for trial.

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