Everett Personal Injury Attorney

Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Personal Injury Claims

How do I know how much to ask for as a settlement?

Make sure that your claim will fully compensate you for all of your expenses such as, lost wages, medical expenses, property damages and any other directly related expenses and keep careful records of all of these.  An experienced Everett personal injury attorney would consult with medical and other experts to accurately predict future costs you may not yet know about as well as other compensation you may be due. 

What should I do if I think I may have caused or contributed to the accident?

It isn't unusual for a person to have these concerns.  A consultation with a savvy personal injury lawyer can get you more complete information about what actually caused your accident.  You may find out that you are owed compensation.

Why can't I accept  the insurance company's offer of settlement now, if I find out I need more time to recover, or need more treatment later file another claim for that?

At the time your claim is settled you agree that you have been paid in full and will not seek more compensation later.  It is vital that your original claim for damages covers all of your losses.  Don't accept an offer or sign anything without the advice of competent legal counsel.

What if my spouse or child dies in an accident?

The most painful of circumstances is losing a loved one as a result of someone else's negligence.  Under these circumstances you can file a wrongful death claim to compensate you for all medical costs, final expenses, property damage and other directly related costs as well as other damages such as loss of companionship.

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Why can't I just handle the claim for compensation with the other person's insurance company?

It is unfair for a novice to go up against a trained professional with many years of experience in any contest.  When your future depends upon the outcome of this contest, the results could be disastrous.  An individual who has been injured by someone else's negligent behavior and is owed compensation is in just this kind of a situation.  Luckily an injured person can level the playing field by working with his own trained professional; a personal injury attorney with our firm will provide information and advice as well as dealing with the insurance companies and fighting for full compensation for you.  Call Baker, Lewis, Schwisow & Laws, PLLC for a free consultation and find out more about how we can help.

Contact an Everett personal injury attorney at our firm who is committed to protecting the future of an injured client.