Negotiating Medical Bills After Personal Injury Settlement

Personal Injury
negotiating medical bills after settlement

After a personal injury settlement, you might feel a sense of relief—finally, compensation for your pain and suffering. But then, a new challenge emerges: medical bills, insurance liens, and healthcare providers are all waiting to be paid. This often-unseen struggle can quickly diminish the settlement funds you’ve worked so hard to secure, leaving you with...

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How Do Personal Injury Lawyers Negotiate Settlements?

Personal Injury
How Do Personal Injury Lawyers Negotiate Settlements

When someone suffers a personal injury, the road to recovery often includes not only physical and emotional healing but also financial challenges. Medical bills, lost income, and other expenses can quickly add up, making a fair settlement crucial to regaining stability. Yet, negotiating a settlement is rarely straightforward—it requires a strategic approach, in-depth knowledge of...

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Ways to Prove Liability in Premises Liability Cases

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premise liability complaint

Accidents can happen anywhere, including on someone else’s property. If you or a loved one were injured, you may be able to file a premises liability complaint. Premises liability refers to an owner’s liability for injuries occurring on their property. You can prove your lawsuit by showing the property owner failed to keep their premises...

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Can You Sue a Company if You Fall on Their Property?

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Woman in pain wearing neck brace

Yes, you can sue a company if you fall on their property under premises liability laws. Property owners are responsible for addressing hazardous conditions they know about or should reasonably know about. If a fall results from their negligence, the injured party may seek compensation for damages. When Can I Hold a Business Liable For...

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Should I Take the Insurance Companies First Settlement Offer?

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insurance claim form.

The following blog article was updated in January 2022. After an accident, you might be contacted by the other party’s insurance. The claims adjuster assigned to your case could propose a settlement right then and there. You have medical costs, cannot work, and need money, but should you accept the first settlement offered to you?...

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Most Common Types of Premises Liability Cases

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types of premises liability cases

A premises liability lawsuit is filed when someone is injured on a property due to the owner’s negligence. Property owners must keep their property safe; failure to do so may make them liable for injuries. If you’re determining whether you have a valid premises liability claim, it’s crucial to consider if the property owner failed to...

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Dram Shop Laws and Liability in Washington State

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Dram Shop Laws and Liability

Drinking and driving is dangerous. According to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, 2022 was the deadlies year on Washington roads and highways for over 30 years. And according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drug and alcohol impairment is involved in more than half of fatal crashes. To help reduce these tragedies, Washington...

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Premises Liability vs. Negligence

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Premises Liability vs. Negligence

Understanding premises liability and negligence is essential for anyone pursuing legal action for injuries in Washington State. Negligence is a legal concept that involves holding parties accountable for the harm they cause when they fail to take reasonable care to protect others from harm. For example, if you drive your car while intoxicated, you are...

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What Is a Premises Liability Claim?

Personal Injury
premises liability claim

What happens when a routine visit to your favorite café or walking through a neighborhood park becomes an unexpected injury? Suddenly, questions of safety and responsibility loom large. That is where the legal concept of premises liability comes into the picture. At its core, a premises liability claim is a legal pathway for individuals injured...

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