Steps to Completing a 20-Day IFCA Notification for a Lawsuit
What are the steps to completing a 20-day IFCA notification for a lawsuit? To file an IFCA (Insurance Fair Conduct Act) claim, you must provide your notice of intent. The notice of intent tells the insurance company as well as the OIC (Office of the Insurance Commissioner) that you will file your lawsuit within a…
Standard Treatments for TBIs
Do you know the standard treatments for TBIs? TBIs, traumatic brain injuries, range from mild to severe. Depending on the type of brain injury you might have, your doctor may propose several treatment options. Treatments for this kind of injury will often extend well beyond the initial injury. For example, you may receive emergency treatment,…
Common Terms to Know with TBIs
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), are a severe injury that can occur after a motor vehicle accident, slip and fall, or even a medical error. Sadly, TBIs are becoming more common now that technology knows how to detect them. In some cases, TBIs are minor, and a victim makes a full recovery. In other instances, the…
What is the Insurance Company’s Nuisance Value of a Case?
What is the insurance company’s nuisance value of a case? Insurance companies are businesses; therefore, they are extremely cautious when it comes to determining settlement value in a case. Sometimes, the nuisance value of a settlement enters into play, especially when there are multi-million-dollar settlements on the table. What is the Nuisance Value? Insurance claims…
7 Ways to Avoid a Failed Personal Injury Case
How can you avoid a failed personal injury case? You need funds for your compounding medical bills and time off work. Therefore, you turn to an attorney to file a claim against the at-fault party of your accident. You hope that you will receive fair compensation. Unfortunately, the system is not always fair for plaintiffs….
What are the Most Common Broken Bones in an Auto Accident?
What are the most common broken bones in an auto accident? Many adults go through life never experiencing a broken bone. However, their first broken bone tends to occur in a motor vehicle accident. An accident increases the chances of a fracture because of the impact. While almost any bone is at risk for a…
10 Boat Accident Injuries You Can Avoid
What boat accident injuries can you avoid? Boating accidents are much more widespread than people realize, especially in Washington. When you are close to the waterfront, you take ferries across the harbor, grab your boat out for fishing, and you could even work on a ship. While some accidents are unforeseeable, most accidents that happen…
5 Important Facts Regarding TBI Lawsuits
A traumatic brain injury (TBI), can range from mild to severe. Often these injuries result in long-term consequences for the victim and sometimes are life-threatening. Each day, a person in the United States suffers from a TBI — whether a minor concussion or significant brain injury. Those who survive a TBI have effects that last…
What is the Discovery Process in a Personal Injury Case?
What is the discovery process in a personal injury case? Personal injury cases go through a fact-finding process known as discovery. Discovery is a systematic, official process required for any lawsuit. During your personal injury case, you might experience multiple stages of discovery. The amount of discovery your case experiences and how far it progresses…
Does Jury Selection Play a Role in My Accident Trial?
Does jury selection play a role in your accident trial? When a personal injury claim goes to trial, the plaintiff focuses in on the evidence and experts who will testify. This is critical evidence, and it affects the outcome of any case. However, there is another aspect that many plaintiffs do not realize just as…