Uninsured & Underinsured Accidents in Kirkland
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The state of Washington requires that all drivers carry a minimum amount of liability insurance in order to drive on public roads. This way they have some sort of financial backing and responsibility for damages they may cause in the event of a car accident.
However, this minimum insurance is not really very much in comparison to the average cost of a car accident, and even then not all drivers choose to adhere to this law. As a result, thousands of drivers who are uninsured or underinsured head out on the roads each day, presenting a massive risk to those around them. If you are injured in an accident caused by one of these drivers, it can be difficult to get the compensation you need to take care of your injuries and recover your losses.
As a Kirkland accident attorney, Mr. Robert Kornfeld has stood up for the injured for more than 35 years. He has successfully navigated numerous car accident cases. He firmly believes that everyone who has been injured deserves someone who can advocate for their best interests and protect their rights. Attorney Kornfeld provides compassionate counsel and aggressive representation to help you secure the result you need.
Call Robert Kornfeld today at (425) 657-5255for a free consultation. We can meet you at our office, in the hospital and/or a location near you. Email Rob now at Rob@Kornfeldlaw.comor pick up the phone and give us a call NOW.
Our Proven Results
Our top priority is to devise customized legal strategies that are tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients, no matter how simple or complicated their situations, might be.
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$200,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
A third-party insurance company tendered its $100,000 policy limits and our client’s insurer tendered its $100,000 underinsured motorist (UIM) limits after a rear-end accident resulted in whiplash, acute pain to the right knee and lower back, muscle spasm of the back, closed compression fractures, and osteoarthritis of the right hip and knee.
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$4,000,000 Wrongful Death
Our client was killed execution-style by a police officer with a history of brutality. Video footage and experts showed that our client did nothing to provoke the officer’s violence.
Personal Injury -
Confidential Settlement Sexual Harassment
Jeffries v. State of Washington, et. al. (King Co. Superior Court): Plaintiff recovered lost compensation in addition to a raise and promotion from the state of Washington by reason of its failure to stop a coworker’s sexual harassment in the workplace.
Employment Law -
$700,000 Personal Injury
Eye Injury at school to boy in gym class. A 16 year old boy lost a great deal of his vision in his right eye after another two students were kicking around a tape ball and their activities were not supervised or stopped by two gym instructors in the immediate area. The tape ball struck the boy in the eye as he sat down tying his shoe.
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$50,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
A hit and run car accident that totaled Plaintiff’s car. Plaintiff suffered neck, back, left shoulder and arm injuries as well as PTSD.
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$2,362,000 Medical Malpractice
Jane Doe v. Hospital and Dr. Radiologist (confidentiality) A doctor and hospital agreed to pay $1,900,000 and a health insurer agreed to waive recovery of subrogation reimbursement of $462,000 as a result of a radiologist’s failure to correctly read a MRI which, if correctly read in accordance with the standard of care, would have shown a posterior communicating aneurysm and which was treatable.
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$600,000 Bus Accident
John Doe v. State of Washington, (King County Superior Court): Plaintiff hit by a Department of Transportation (DOT) vehicle while standing on the sidewalk. He underwent a shoulder arthroscopy and is living with the prospect of two hip replacements, in addition to the loss of his construction career.
Pedestrian & Bus Accident -
$345,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
Our client was walking on a side walk when they were hit by a car. They had shoulder surgery and a total knee replacement This is a good example as to why we need to have sufficient car insurance.
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$825,000 Construction Accident
Sheet metal worker recovers $825,000 from fall off of man lift. Rob Kornfeld successfully litigated and settled at mediation an injury claim of construction worker after he suffered a spinal injury and underwent surgery.
Construction Accident
Preparing for Uninsured/Underinsured Drivers
If you are injured by an uninsured or underinsured driver, getting financial compensation for your losses can be difficult. While you may be able to file suit against them and claim some form of recompense, you often won’t get even close to what your case is worth because they have no financial backing. Therefore, it’s important to protect yourself and do what you can on your end.
Uninsured motorist coverage provides you with extra financial backing in the event you are injured by one of these parties. In the event you are in an accident with one of these drivers, or hit by a driver who then runs off (which is happening more and more frequently now), you can file an uninsured motorist claim with your own policy and be compensated for your losses up to the policy limit. Underinsured motorist coverage functions the same, only it fills in the gap between where the other party’s insurance runs out and the actual cost of your claim.
Underinsured motorist coverage can include compensation for losses, such as:
- Injuries & medical treatment
- Rehabilitation
- Pain & suffering
- Lost income from missed work
- Injuries to passengers
- Damage to your vehicle or other property
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We Win Your CaseOur clients can focus on healing while we fight for results—because we only get paid when you do.
Speak to an Attorney for Filing an Uninsured Motorist Claim
When filing an uninsured or underinsured motorist claim, there is no guarantee you’ll still receive the compensation you need. Insurance companies are in business to make money, after all, and your own insurance company many still try to discredit or under-sell your claim in order to protect their own bottom line, even when you are not at fault for the accident.
For this reason, you should retain a Kirkland attorney who is familiar with claims involving under and uninsured drivers. At our firm, we can protect your rights and help you obtain the full value for your claim.
Contact Robert Kornfeld online and review your options with an experienced legal professional!
