Lynnwood Washington Personal Injury » Lynnwood Truck Accidents http://www.lynnwoodpersonalinjury.com Seattle Personal Injury Lawyer Robert Kornfeld Sun, 11 Sep 2011 15:40:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Q. Why is it important to get a copy of the driver’s log after an accident? http://www.lynnwoodpersonalinjury.com/lynnwoodinjury/q-why-is-it-important-to-get-a-copy-of-the-driver%e2%80%99s-log-after-an-accident/ http://www.lynnwoodpersonalinjury.com/lynnwoodinjury/q-why-is-it-important-to-get-a-copy-of-the-driver%e2%80%99s-log-after-an-accident/#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2011 07:41:11 +0000 admin http://www.lynnwoodpersonalinjury.com/?p=265 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.

]]> http://www.lynnwoodpersonalinjury.com/lynnwoodinjury/q-why-is-it-important-to-get-a-copy-of-the-driver%e2%80%99s-log-after-an-accident/feed/ 0 Lynnwood Truck Accident Lawyer: FAQ http://www.lynnwoodpersonalinjury.com/lynnwoodinjury/lynnwood-truck-accident-lawyer-faq/ http://www.lynnwoodpersonalinjury.com/lynnwoodinjury/lynnwood-truck-accident-lawyer-faq/#comments Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:59:07 +0000 admin http://www.lynnwoodpersonalinjury.com/?p=240 Q. How soon after an accident should I contact an attorney?

A. When dealing with a truck accident, it is important to make contact with an attorney as soon as possible. You can be sure that the trucking company is going to investigate the accident immediately. You need a lawyer who is on your side to do their own investigation just as quickly.

Q. If I wasn’t wearing my seatbelt when my truck accident occurred. Can this be held against me in a suit for damages?

A. According to the Washington State Safety Restrain Coalition web site, failure to wear safety restraints does not constitute negligence and cannot be used to prove negligence in a civil case.

Q. I have been asked to release my medical records to the truck driver’s insurance adjuster. Should I do this?

A. Absolutely not. Always consult a qualified personal injury attorney before releasing any information, or your case may be seriously impaired.

Q. If I file a personal injury claim, will we settle out of court or go to trial?

A. Many truck injury cases can be settled out of court. A lot depends on what the insurance company offers as a settlement for your claim. If we feel that the amount is fair to you, we will settle out of court. But if the offer is unacceptable, we may take the case to trial.

If you’ve been injured in a truck or other type of auto-accident in Lynnwood, the Lynnwood truck accident lawyers at our firm welcome you to schedule a free consultation at a place of your convenience. Contact us today.

]]> http://www.lynnwoodpersonalinjury.com/lynnwoodinjury/lynnwood-truck-accident-lawyer-faq/feed/ 0 Q. If injured by a semi or commercial truck, do I have a better case for receiving damages? http://www.lynnwoodpersonalinjury.com/lynnwoodinjury/q-if-injured-by-a-semi-or-commercial-truck-do-i-have-a-better-case-for-receiving-damages/ http://www.lynnwoodpersonalinjury.com/lynnwoodinjury/q-if-injured-by-a-semi-or-commercial-truck-do-i-have-a-better-case-for-receiving-damages/#comments Wed, 02 Feb 2011 03:18:01 +0000 admin http://www.lynnwoodpersonalinjury.com/?p=214 A. Yes, you do. Truck drivers are expected to meet higher standards. If you are injured in an accident and violation of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Act can be proven, you may have a case against not only the driver but the carrier as well. The best way to make sure you receive the compensation you deserve is to hire a personal injury attorney to evaluate the merits of your case.

Contact a Lynnwood truck accident lawyer at our firm.

]]> http://www.lynnwoodpersonalinjury.com/lynnwoodinjury/q-if-injured-by-a-semi-or-commercial-truck-do-i-have-a-better-case-for-receiving-damages/feed/ 0 Q. I said some things at the scene of the truck accident that I now realize weren’t accurate. Will this hurt my case? http://www.lynnwoodpersonalinjury.com/lynnwoodinjury/q-i-said-some-things-at-the-scene-of-the-truck-accident-that-i-now-realize-weren%e2%80%99t-accurate-will-this-hurt-my-case/ http://www.lynnwoodpersonalinjury.com/lynnwoodinjury/q-i-said-some-things-at-the-scene-of-the-truck-accident-that-i-now-realize-weren%e2%80%99t-accurate-will-this-hurt-my-case/#comments Thu, 09 Dec 2010 23:55:01 +0000 admin http://www.lynnwoodpersonalinjury.com/?p=200 A. It is quite common for details to be incomplete at the time of an accident. After you go home, you mind replays the accident repeatedly. In the process, you become aware of details that you overlooked at first. While it is always challenging explaining why your story isn’t the same as you stated at the scene of the car accident, hiring a good personal injury attorney is one of the best ways to get the support you need for your side of the story.

Contact a Seattle Truck accident lawyer at our firm today.

]]> http://www.lynnwoodpersonalinjury.com/lynnwoodinjury/q-i-said-some-things-at-the-scene-of-the-truck-accident-that-i-now-realize-weren%e2%80%99t-accurate-will-this-hurt-my-case/feed/ 0 Washington 18 Wheeler Accident http://www.lynnwoodpersonalinjury.com/lynnwoodinjury/washington-18-wheeler-accident/ http://www.lynnwoodpersonalinjury.com/lynnwoodinjury/washington-18-wheeler-accident/#comments Wed, 31 Mar 2010 03:48:01 +0000 admin http://www.lynnwoodpersonalinjury.com/?p=116 A Sunday morning, March 28, 2010 head-on collision claimed the life of a 24-year-old Orting man. The deceased motorist was reportedly headed the wrong-way down northbound Interstate 5 around 2:00 a.m., when he slammed head-on into a semi-truck near the Berkeley Avenue exit in Lakewood, as reported by The News Tribune.

The Washington State Patrol reported, a 2005 Honda Civic driven by Garrett M. Felt of Orting was driving in the wrong direction on I-5, when he slammed head-on into a tractor trailer hauling 59,000 pounds of cargo. Responding emergency crews pronounced Felt dead at the scene; he was not wearing a seat belt.

A 60-year-old Roy man was driving the semi during the collision. He managed to escape injury during the wreck. The State Patrol stated the semi truck driver “could not do anything to avoid being struck head-on by Felt.”

The Washington State Patrol started to receive calls about a wrong-way driver beginning at South Street on I-5. Felt apparently almost hit numerous other vehicles traveling on the interstate, which included a state trooper who was trying to tell him he was headed the wrong direction. Felt managed to drive six miles in the wrong direction before colliding with the tractor-trailer. The State Patrol is currently trying to determine if drugs or alcohol was involved. A full investigation is currently underway.

If you have been injured in a Lynnwood truck accident contact Washington Truck Accident Lawyer Rob Kornfeld.

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]]> http://www.lynnwoodpersonalinjury.com/lynnwoodinjury/washington-18-wheeler-accident/feed/ 0 Truck Accident Personal Injury FAQ http://www.lynnwoodpersonalinjury.com/lynnwoodinjury/truck-accident-personal-injury-faq/ http://www.lynnwoodpersonalinjury.com/lynnwoodinjury/truck-accident-personal-injury-faq/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:48:10 +0000 admin http://www.lynnwoodpersonalinjury.com/?p=104 Q. Should I stay in my truck after an accident or get out?

A. Remain in the truck if you feel dizzy or feel any pain. Do your best to remain calm, and avoid changing positions. Pain in the neck or back can indicate a serious injury that could be made worse by climbing out of the truck. It is far better to wait for and ambulance or EMT than to end up crippled for life. No insurance claim is going to give your mobility back.

If your airbag deployed, there may be some haze in the cab, but there is no need to get out of the truck hastily unless you see fire or smell smoke. If the truck isn’t a safe place to be, then do what you have to do. Get out, and get as far away from any traffic as possible.

Q. What is the first thing I should do if I am in a truck accident?

A. First, if you or anyone else is injured, call 911. Give as many details as to your location as you can. Then call the police. While you are waiting, get as much information as possible, including name and contact information of the truck driver, license plate number, and contact information of passengers and eyewitnesses to the accident. Be sure to get insurance information.

Rob Kornfeld has been helping injury victims recover damages for over 30 years. Read more from Lynnwood Truck Accident Lawyer.

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