Renton Car Accident Lawyers
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car, truck, bus, motorcycle or other type of auto accident in Renton, you would be well advised to promptly contact an attorney. For a free consultation, contact our Renton car accident attorneys today. We have over 100 years combined experienced representing people like you.
About our senior partner, Rob Kornfeld:
Rob knows what it’s like to have suffered a major personal injury as you. Rob can personally relate to what you are going through because he has been there. Read about Rob’s story below:
On July 26, 1985, a truck driving in the opposite lane rear-ended a 1968 Bonneville station wagon, pushing it into my oncoming lane of travel. Although I have no idea about what happened, the car I was driving, supposedly at about 35 MPH, collided head-on with the Pontiac station wagon. I woke up in Harborview Hospital in Seattle the following day.
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Q. What is birth injury malpractice?
A. Birth injury malpractice is a specific type of medical malpractice referring to negligence relating to the delivery of babies, including premature babies. A birth injury malpractice attorney focuses on proving whether a medical professional involved with the care of the baby, such as a physician, physician’s assistant, family doctor, nurse or midwife, failed to follow the acceptable standards of care, resulting in an error and injuries. Any care which fell below the standard of care of a reasonably prudent health care provider may give rise to a cause of action for medical negligence. In delivering a baby, for example, a mid wife is held to the same standard of care as an OB-GYN.
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FAQ From Renton Personal Injury Attorney
Will my consultation with you be free?
Rob Kornfeld offers all potential clients an initial free consultation in person, by phone or through e-mail. Contact us at 1 (800) 282-4878 or email Rob at Rob@Kornfeldlaw.com Otherwise, please feel free to call us to schedule an appointment at our main office or another meeting location during normal business hours. Appointments may also be scheduled in homes, at a hospital or other location for disabled and injured people. We will strive to speak to you in person at another mutually convenient location.
It is not in your best interest to speak to any representative for the negligent party. Do not speak to an insurance company or the claims adjuster. The insurance company has a business interest to maximize your claim and recovery and pay you less. If you wish to speak to the insurance company, talk to a lawyer first to be advised and prepared for questions that likely will be asked. Typically the insurance adjuster will want to take a tape recorded statement. Before giving such a statement , you should be prepared and counseled as to how to answer expected questions. We do not typically suggest you agree to give a recorded statement to any insurance adjuster.
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Renton Brain Injury Lawyer: FAQ
Q. What causes a brain injury?
A. Traumatic brain injuries occur when the brain is bruised or shaken by an abrupt impact to the head or violent movement of the head. If the injury is severe enough, a person will black out. Depending on how badly the blood vessels and nerves are stretched and/or torn, injury can be mild or very severe. Acquired brain injuries (ABI) occur without direct trauma to the brain, but rather by lack of oxygen, poisoning (such as lead) or electrocution. Severe loss of blood can also cause ABI. Patients can also suffer from post concussion syndromes after a brain injury. The constellation of symptoms may include head aches, light sensitivity, noise sensitivity, vertigo, dizziness, executive function problems, loss of memory or reduction in attention, concentration, difficulty speaking, walking, or other motor and sensory dysfunction, and/or other conditions.
Q. What are some of the common types of brain injuries?
A. Diffuse axonal injury is one of the most common brain injuries in car accidents. The nerve tissue is twisted as the head is thrown when the vehicles collide. Frequently this nerve damage causes the release of chemicals in the brain that cause further injury. Even though this type of damage rarely shows up in CT Scans and MRIs, it often results in permanent cognitive and behavioral issues.
Q. What are the most frequent causes of traumatic brain injuries (TBI)?
A. According to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, 28% of all traumatic brain injuries are caused by falls, followed closely by motor vehicle accidents at 20%. A further 19% of injuries occur when someone is struck by something. Assaults cause 11% of the TBI cases reported. The remaining 21% occur from miscellaneous causes.
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Renton Auto Accident Success
Spinal Cord injury to Quadriplegic Patient: A quadriplegic passenger strapped and secured in his van suffered a cervical strain-whiplash injury in a car accident. The 72-year-old retired Boeing engineer suffered a partial loss in the use of his neck caused by a chronic cervical strain and muscle spasms. This gentleman’s loss was significant to him as his neck was his sole remaining source of independence. Our client uses a wand, held between his teeth in his mouth, to operate his wheel chair by manipulating the wand between his teeth to operate touch controls on his wheel chair, to operate his computer, and to operate other aids in daily life. His wife was also hurt in the car accident and the UIM insurer, State Farm, offered only$35,000 the week before UIM arbitration. The parties elected to arbitrate her UIM claim. The UIM arbitrator awarded $101,000 plus taxable costs for the wife’s loss of her husband’s consortium and for his wife’s soft tissue injuries suffered in the same MVA.
Total award: $850,000+
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