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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$125,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
Plaintiff suffered soft tissue, PTSD and left shoulder injuries. Plaintiff underwent left shoulder surgery and has been left with ongoing left shoulder instability and PTSD.
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$1,100,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
Backhoe and heavy equipment operator recovers $1,100,000. An operator of heavy equipment was injured in a motor vehicle accident on the job.
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$350,000 Burn Injury
Burn Injury to Two Boys Playing With Gasoline: Homeowners insurance pays $350,000 to an 11 year old boy and owners’ policy limits- 2010
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$5,200,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
We recovered $5.2 Million from the government for a woman who sustained a spine injury in a motor vehicle accident due to an unsafe and defective highway design.
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$750,000 Medical Malpractice
The Estate of Jane Doe v. Hospital: A retired patient went in for heart surgery and removal of an intra-aortic balloon pump from her femoral artery in her leg. After the IABP was removed, the client bled internally. The bleed was not timely diagnosed post-surgery and the patient bled to death.
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$650,000 Construction Accident
Construction laborer recovers $650,000 after fall from a scissor lift. Rob Kornfeld successfully litigated and mediated a settlement for an injured worker in Spokane County, Washington.
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$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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$235,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
A client who had pre-existing anxiety was in two car crashes in 2015 and 2018 and suffered a concussion and spinal injuries in the first with increase in his PTSD and anxiety. He was improving and then was in a second MVA and suffered an aggravation and worsening of the PTSD and anxiety from the first MVA and has not returned to baseline. We were successful in recovering $235,000 for him from both drivers’ insurance and his own underinsured motorist insurance.
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$225,000 Age Discrimination
Age Discrimination and Wrongful Termination: 62 Year old woman employed by insurance company for over 25 years years is replaced by younger and less skilled worker because of her age and her inability to be treated equally as younger workers. Our client claimed she was constructively discharged and was forced to quit. Settlement short of trial was for $225,000.
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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!
