Washington Car Accidents

Washington Personal Injuries – Motor Vehicle Accidents

Lawsuits based on personal injuries as a result of motor vehicle accidents are arising more and more frequently than they were known to fifty or sixty years ago. As the number of drivers on the road has multiplied exponentially, so has the rate of motor vehicle accidents causing injury and death. Insurance companies take care to protect their assets and tend to approach such claims aggressively, which makes it important for victims of such accidents to contact an attorney as soon as any medical conditions have stabilized.

After being involved in a motor vehicle accident, those who are not hospitalized initially tend to focus on the damages to their property first and their injuries later. This can actually be a damaging factor in a motor vehicle suit based on personal injury. Damages done to a vehicle in a collision will not heal as injuries to the human body will over time. This is why it is pertinent to seek medical attention before arranging repairs to be completed on the vehicle.

Although it is highly recommended to wait to have the vehicle repaired, photographs (digital or 35mm, not Polaroid) should be taken of the damages to the vehicle and the sustained injuries as soon as possible. This evidence will support a case of personal injury in a motor vehicle accident. If possible, any witnesses should be approached for contact information. Strangers make excellent witnesses in such cases, as their recounts of the incident tend to be more neutral than that of friends or family members who were present.

The Kornfeld Law Firm handles clients with major Washington personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and various other cases in relation to personal injuries. Additionally, we represent clients who have claims arising in the work place involving sexual harassment, employment discrimination or wrongful termination. While our law firm is based in the Seattle area, we have successfully handled cases throughout the State of Washington, Arizona, Idaho, Oregon and assisted in British Columbia, Canada. Visit Washington Car Accident Lawyer Rob Kornfeld.