Q. What kind of damages can I expect to collect?

A. In the state of Washington, this can vary considerably. In general, you can expect to collect medical costs incurred before the wrongful death took place, the cost of the funeral and burial, loss of income and benefits you would have received during the balance of the person’s expected lifetime, pain and suffering as the survivors, mental anguish, loss of companionship compensation, loss of protection and loss of inheritance if this would have occurred at a later date. Punitive damages can only be collected if malicious intent can be proven.

It is best to contact a lawyer that specializes in handling wrongful death cases to discuss your situation. It is only through a careful evaluation of your situation that an accurate answer can be given.

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Chemical exposure results from contact with a substance considered to be toxic. This can occur at work or at home. Those who work in chemical and plastic manufacturing, mining, refineries, asbestos or pesticides are often at risk.

Home risks include cleaning products, pesticides, paints, or living near chemical plants, refineries or gas stations. A few of the effects of short-term exposure include dizziness, headaches, shortness of breath, nausea and rashes. Long-term exposure can cause chronic or fatal diseases, including cancer, birth defects or neurological damage. Many of these side effects and illnesses can take years to develop.

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Commercial fishing or recreational boating accidents can be devastating, career ending and or fatal. Hiring an attorney immediately to investigate your accident and to obtain corroborating statements from witnesses on the vessel will help the process run smoothly. It is important to start out with a strong case by having proof of liability through witness statements. The underwriter of any vessel will be able to obtain statements of witnesses who are critical to your case. Often crew members will disappear, moving on to other vessels or returning to their land of origin.

Therefore, the taking of statements when your vessel is in port is critical. Please try and notify your attorney of all possible eye witnesses who observed the condition which caused your accident so an investigator may obtain statements from all possible witnesses. Next, proof of damages must be established, typically involving the loss of past or future earnings that a seamen otherwise would have earned “but for” the accident. This could include future anticipated contracts of employment with this or other vessels, or other work in the private sector. In the meantime, regardless of liability, the injured seaman is entitled to recover maintenance and cure regardless of fault. This shall continue until the seaman reaches maximum medical improvement according to his or her treating physician.

Often crews are required to work under onerous and hazardous conditions in hopes of increasing the vessel’s revenues. These conditions can lead to serious injuries. If you were injured because of the negligence of an employer or operator, or because of an unseaworthy condition aboard the vessel, you may have a Jones Act claim which would entitle you to the recovery of wages, medical expenses, damages for pain and suffering and other general damages.

Contact a Kent Maritime Lawyer at Kornfeld Law today for your free consultation.

Injured in Lynnwood? If so, contact a Lynnwood personal injury lawyer at our firm for a free consultation at a place of your convenience.

On top of offering a free legal consultation, most of our legal services are provided on a contingency basis. This means that you will not be charged any attorney fees unless we win your case.

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

You are responsible for all out-of-pocket expenses and costs, which are typically paid by you at the end of the case. These costs are reimbursed to us from your share of the settlement or recovery. Details will be provided to you at your initial client conference and we are happy to answer any questions you may have.

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An automobile accident is always stressful. You are not alone. This advice has been prepared to help guide you through some of the steps you should take to insure that your property damage claim is handled speedily and that your interests are protected. When an accident is someone else’s fault, generally that person’s insurance company will try to get you to settle all claims directly at the time of resolving your property damage. Do not sign any release without talking to a lawyer. In the meantime, have your insurance company reimburse you for your vehicle property damage, if you have insurance coverage. A property damage claim is resolved in one of two ways: either your car can be repaired or it will be considered a total loss. This means that the cost of the repair exceeds the actual value of the vehicle.

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Rob Kornfeld has been successfully representing people like you in Seattle, Lynnwood and throughout Washington State for over 30 years! If you think you have a personal injury claim on your hands you should waste no time contacting Rob. Contact a Lynnwood personal injury lawyer at Kornfeld Law for a free consultation at a time and place of your convenience.

Q. What is the primary cause of paralysis and quadriplegia?

A. Most paralysis not caused by a stoke is caused by a spinal cord injury. Almost all quadriplegic cases are the result of a spinal cord injury. Some are caused by strokes, bleeds in the brain or other catastrophic spinal cord and brain injury. Brain injuries may be caused by oxygen deprivation, which can lead to paralysis or quadriplegia.

Q. What is a spinal cord injury (SCI)?

A. The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that conduct information from the brain to the rest of the body, and from the body back to the brain. Some nerves are related to sensation and/or motor function, maintaining involuntary bodily functions such as breathing. This bundle of nerves is encased in the bony spinal column. If the spine is broken, the spinal cord suffers a traumatic injury which can result in loss of function and feeling.

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Have you been injured in Lynnwood, WA? If so, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Contact a Lynnwood Injury Lawyer at our firm today to learn more, free of charge.

The attorneys at our firm assist those injured in bus and pedestrian accidents in Lynnwood and across Washington state.

Mr. Kornfeld has represented clients struck in cross walks, cyclists struck by cars, and passengers on buses injured due to the negligence of a bus driver. In addition, Mr. Kornfeld has represented the estates of pedestrians who have been killed in wrongful death actions involving county or city metro buses.

If you have been victimized in any way due to a bus or pedestrian accident in Lynnwood, WA you should not hesitate to call us. We may be able to help you get financially compensated for your ‘damages’, the initial consultation will be free and you won’t have to pay us anything unless your case is settled.

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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.