PERSONAL INJURY:

When someone thinks of a "personal injury claim," it is most often a car accident that jumps to mind. Injuries come about in a lot of ways, including accidents on public property or while riding public transportation. The most important thing to remember when you have been injured is to seek medical treatment right away. Your health is critical.

Insurance companies are in place to make sure that their clients are protected, but don't forget that they are in business to make money. When an insurance adjuster is prepared to make you an offer to "settle" your claim, it is important that you understand what injuries, bills, and expenses are being paid for. At this point in the process, it is vital that you speak with an attorney.

Personal injury claims must be brought within a specific period of time after the accident, after which they become ‘statute barred’ and will not succeed. In Washington, this is a 3 year period from the time of the accident. It is very important that you see an attorney soon after your accident .  It is also worth remembering that it is better to see a lawyer while events are fresh in your mind, rather than trying to recall what happened months or years later. It is best to assess your physical condition right away, to determine whether or not you need to seek, or continue to seek, medical treatment or physical therapy after your accident.

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