In Newcastle, Washington, GL was driving her SUV on Coal Creek Parkway when she was rear-ended by another vehicle. The car accident seriously injured GL and emergency bladder surgery was required. A reconstructive pelvic floor operation was also needed due to vaginal prolapse. A policy limiting demand was made around three years after GL’s car […]
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A three day jury trial results in a $344,000 judgment for a rear-end accident
| Blog, Car Accidents, Case ResultsPatrick Kang and Jason Epstein obtained a verdict against Farmers Insurance Co. of Washington for a total judgment of $344,000 after a three-day jury trial for a rear-end car accident caused by an uninsured driver. Patrick and Jason represented JB against Farmers, JB’s own insurance company, for uninsured motorist’s (UM) benefits. Farmers unreasonable settlement offer […]
$450,000 verdict awarded after an unreasonable settlement from Allstate
| Blog, Car Accidents, Case ResultsPatrick Kang obtained a jury verdict in the amount of $450,000 against Allstate Insurance. Patrick represented JM in a trial against her own insurance company, Allstate, after Allstate refused to make a reasonable settlement offer. After presenting the case to the jury, the jury returned a $450,000 verdict in favor of JM.
$450,000 awarded in Federal Court to two United States Veterans
| Blog, Case Results, Employment IssuesPremier Law Group represented nine men who worked in various positions with General Dynamics Land Systems, a defense contractor for the federal government in its Stryker program. The IAV Stryker is a family of eight-wheeled, 4+4-wheel-drive, armored fighting vehicles derived from the Canadian LAV III and produced by General Dynamics Land Systems, in use by the […]
A two week jury trial results in a $575,000 award in a rear-end collision
| Blog, Car Accidents, Case ResultsThe Plaintiff was rear-ended in stop-and-go traffic when the defendant driver looked down to grab her cell phone from her purse. Upon inspection of the cars, neither car had any visible damage. Nevertheless, Plaintiff immediately felt discomfort in her low back. As days passed, her low back pain worsened, with stabbing pain, numbness, and tingling […]
T-bone accident results in $475,000 settlement
| Blog, Car Accidents, Case ResultsThe Plaintiff suffered neck, back, and shoulder injuries when the defendant driver pulled out from a parking lot right in front of the Plaintiff’s truck. With no time to stop, the Plaintiff t-boned the defendant driver’s vehicle, resulting in permanent injuries and disabling injuries to the Plaintiff’s shoulder and neck. The collision caused a C3-4 […]
$560,000 awarded from head-on collision with drunk driver
| Blog, Car Accidents, Case ResultsThe Plaintiff, a Canadian citizen, was on his way to a spring break vacation when he was hit head-on by a drunk driver in Seattle. The Plaintiff suffered extensive injuries: breaks to his left femur, right and left ulna, multiple broken fingers, and multiple lacerations and contusions. After life-saving surgery, the Plaintiff underwent extensive physical […]
$310,000 settlement awarded after multiple tractor-trailer accident
| Blog, Case Results, Truck AccidentsThe Plaintiff, a tractor-trailer driver, was sideswiped by another tractor-trailer when that driver failed to pay attention and made an unsafe stop on the freeway. The Plaintiff’s tractor-trailer was then rear-ended by another tractor-trailer that was not following at a safe distance. The defendant drivers hotly contested liability. Each blamed the other driver and the […]
Washington Cosmetic Surgeon’s License Suspended After Patient Death
| Blog, In The News, Personal Injury
On September 19th, a popular cosmetic surgeon in King County lost her license to practice medicine due to numerous incidents of negligence. Dr. Kristine Brecht has been practicing medicine since 2004, and she started her own clinic in Burien, Washington treating patients with non-surgical and surgical procedures. Her website menu features many services, including “mommy […]
Washington Motorcycle Laws That All Riders Should Know
| Blog, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury
Riding your motorcycle through Washington state can be a thrilling experience. You may be energized just thinking about hearing the wind whip around you and feeling the hum of your bike beneath you. However, you can’t let the thrill of a future ride distract you from abiding by Washington’s motorcycle laws. Abiding by these regulations […]
4 Factors That Can Invalidate a Washington Personal Injury Claim
| Blog, Claims Process, Personal Injury
Knowing that you have an avenue for recovering losses after an accident caused by someone else’s negligence can be comforting. If you ever sustain an injury, ensuring you can pay your bills, afford medical care, and cover other losses is vital. Personal injury claims are valuable for securing compensation since they allow victims to hold […]
Does a Divorce Affect a Personal Injury Settlement?
| Blog, Personal Injury
Legally separating from a partner can be an exhausting experience. For instance, you and your former partner will likely spend ages discussing matters like custody arrangements and determining how to separate assets. Proceedings may become further complicated if you are expecting to receive a personal injury settlement. Money is typically a point of contention when […]