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.

Washington Rules of the Road: 46.61.125. Further limitations on driving to left of center of roadway

In this chapter of the rules of the road, the laws for passing vehicles to the left are identified. It’s common that these rules have been violated when an auto accident caused injury in Lynnwood.

(1) No vehicle shall be driven on the left side of the roadway under the following conditions:

(a) When approaching or upon the crest of a grade or a curve in the highway where the driver’s view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in the event other traffic might approach from the opposite direction;

(b) When approaching within one hundred feet of or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing;

(c) When the view is obstructed upon approaching within one hundred feet of any bridge, viaduct or tunnel;

(d) When a bicycle or pedestrian is within view of the driver and is approaching from the opposite direction, or is present, in the roadway, shoulder, or bicycle lane within a distance unsafe to the bicyclist or pedestrian due to the width or condition of the roadway, shoulder, or bicycle lane.

(2) The foregoing limitations shall not apply upon a one-way roadway, nor under the conditions described in RCW 46.61.100(1)(b), nor to the driver of a vehicle turning left into or from an alley, private road or driveway.

If you’ve been injured in a Lynnwood car accident, whether the at-fault driver violated these laws or not, it would be wise of you to contact a personal injury attorney to discuss your legal options; you may be eligible to be financially compensated for your medical bills, pain and suffering and any other damages caused by the accident. For a free consultation with a Lynnwood car accident attorney at our firm, call 800-282-4878 today.

Jane Doe v. Health Care Center (Superior Court – confidentiality settlement). Patient suffered from horrific headaches, nausea, vomiting, blurred and double vision, but was told she had the flu. Over several weeks no imaging studies were ordered of the patient’s brain to rule out an intracranial bleed or subarachnoid hemorrhage. Because of the failure of multiple healthcare providers to consider a subarachnoid hemorrhage and to rule one out by ordering a CT or MRI scan of the brain, the patient’s aneurysm ruptured, causing permanent brain damage.

Settlement $2,500,000+

Contact a Lynnwood medical malpractice lawyer at our firm today for free consultation.

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.

Wrongful Death in Washington, RCW 4.20.010, provides for a cause of action in the event of a wrongful death of a family member and loved one. When the death of a person is caused by the wrongful act, neglect or the fault of another, his or her personal representative may maintain an action for damages against a person or entity which is responsible for causing the death of another. The lawsuit may be filed on behalf of all beneficiaries providing they are statutory beneficiaries and have a right to recover compensation under our statute in Washington.

Continue reading about Washington Wrongful Death Claims or contact an Seattle personal injury attorney at our firm for your free and confidential consultation.

• John and Jane Doe v. HMO facility: The health care provider failed to diagnosis an intracranial aneurysm which ruptured and caused permanent brain damage to a 54 year old mother, grandmother and house wife. She will never work again and need care 24/7.

Total Settlement: $2,500,000+.

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•Pierce v. Reliance: A commercial truck driver suffered a brain injury and underwent spinal surgery with placement of steel rods in his back.

Total Settlement: $750,000 prior to an Uninsured Motorist Arbitration.

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• Staub v. CIG Corporation, (King County Superior Court ) The injured worker fell in excess of ten feet to a concrete floor below because he was not given fall protection. The worker suffered a traumatic brain injury. Because we pursued a third party claim for the worker, we RECOVERED an additional settlement for him, in addition to L&I/worker’s compensation benefits, in an amount of $335,000.

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• Jane Doe v. Scheister Truck Co: Jane Doe was rear ended by a truck and trailer and suffered a mild traumatic brain injury without any objective findings.

Total Settlement: $325,000.

If you’ve been injured in Lynnwood or elsewhere in Washington and feel you deserve to be financially compensated, call 800-282-4878 to schedule your free consultation with a Seattle brain injury lawyer at our firm now.

A. Traumatic brain injuries occur when the brain is bruised or shaken by an abrupt impact to the head or violent movement of the head. If the injury is severe enough, a person will black out. Depending on how badly the blood vessels and nerves are stretched and/or torn, injury can be mild or very severe. Acquired brain injuries (ABI) occur without direct trauma to the brain, but rather by lack of oxygen, poisoning (such as lead) or electrocution. Severe loss of blood can also cause ABI. Patients can also suffer from post concussion syndromes after a brain injury. The constellation of symptoms may include head aches, light sensitivity, noise sensitivity, vertigo, dizziness, executive function problems, loss of memory or reduction in attention, concentration, difficulty speaking,  walking, or other motor and sensory dysfunction, and/or other conditions.

If you or a loved one of yours has suffered traumatic brain injuries due to the negligence of another, financial compensation may be an option for you. For a free consultation with a Lynnwood brain injury lawyer at our firm, call 800-282-4878 today.

Spencer Abatement Services, Inc., an asbestos removal company operating out of Puyallup, WA has recently been fined by Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries.  The fines, totaling more than $400,000, concern asbestos removal that was performed at a former Lynnwood, WA high school and an Olympia, WA Transportation Department building.  The contention is that the company did not appropriately follow safety regulations and workers were unsafely exposed to asbestos.

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that, when disturbed, creates dust that can be inhaled and cause a variety of health problems including mesothelioma.  Prior to public awareness concerning the potential health issues, asbestos was added as an ingredient to construction products for its resistance to heat, friction, electrical, and chemical damage.  Because asbestos poses such dangerous health risks, special care must be taken in its removal from construction sites and ensuing disposal.  These additional measures and expenses can sometimes lead to illegal asbestos removals.

The state is arguing that the company was removing asbestos that was not properly contained and not wet with water as rules require.  In addition, workers on the job sites were not provided with a contamination area to shower and put on fresh clothes.  The Washington authorities are reporting that the dust at the former Lynnwood High School site even caused one worker to seek medical attention for breathing problems.

Wrongfully injured or personally damaged in Lynnwood? If so, you should contact a Lynnwood personal injury lawyer at our firm ASAP.

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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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