Yes, an insurance company (whether your own or the other party’s insurance company) has the right to deny an insurance claim. However, they cannot dismiss claims simply because they don’t want to pay. Instead, they must have legal, justifiable reasons for doing so. When insurers unfairly deny claims or purposely delay a decision on a...
Should I Take My Personal Injury Case to Court?
One of the biggest questions on a plaintiff’s mind is whether they should settle or take their case to court. While not an easy decision, it is one you could make more confidently with the right legal representation. When you file a personal injury lawsuit, your attorney begins negotiating with the insurance company. The goal...
What Are the Types of Head and Brain Injury Claims?
Brain injuries come in many shapes and sizes. They can occur from a car accident or in a place you would least expect it – like the hospital. Understanding the various types and how they lead to claims is essential, especially if you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury recently. Likewise, it...
When to Make a Personal Injury Claim
After a serious injury, one big question that may be on your mind is when you should make an injury claim. After all, the insurance company seems reasonable and they might even offer a settlement. While insurers sound quick to help, do not assume that an insurance company is there to help you or even...
TBIs at Daycare – Who Is Responsible?
Today, it is not uncommon for both parents to work outside of the household. To do this, they rely on daycare centers or private, in-home daycare services to watch over their children. When you hire a daycare provider, you expect that the person you hire will keep your child happy, healthy, and safe while you...
Common Types of Headaches That Might Indicate a TBI
One of the most common symptoms following brain injury is a headache known as a post-traumatic headache. Headaches after a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) may last longer than usual headaches, come and go, and could impact your quality of life. You might be unable to work, enjoy the things you usually do, and even have...
Washington State Settlements for Victims of Drunk Driving Accidents
$4.2 Million for Victims of a Drunk Driver: One of the Largest Judgments in San Juan County History Attorney John Murphy obtained a $4.2 million verdict for two victims of a devastating collision caused when a drunk driver was racing with his drunk friend and plowed at a high-speed head-on into the victims’ vehicle. One...
5 of the Most Common Childhood Injuries Seen on Halloween
Halloween is supposed to be a fun, festive holiday. You want your child to look back on their last Halloween and think of the costume, pumpkin carving, and even the trick-or-treating as a positive experience. Unfortunately, injuries are all too common for children on Halloween. After all, it is a holiday ripe with potential dangers....
Finding Representation for a TBI Case
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a devastating, severe injury that might impact someone for the rest of their life – depending on the extent. Proving fault for a TBI might be difficult, which is why a victim should consider hiring an attorney. An attorney that has experience with TBI claims will evaluate the injury,...
Common Tests You Can Expect for Head and Brain Injuries
Your skull and membranes protect your brain. Both work together to create a hard shell and padding. But in a severe accident, they might not be enough. When an accident is catastrophic enough to harm brain function, it is called a traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBIs range from a mild concussion to serious brain trauma....