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Kornfeld Law Can Help You Move Forward After an Accident

Each time you get behind the wheel, you put your trust not only in your own driving skills, but also in the driving skills of every other driver on the road. Motor vehicle accidents can be extremely frightening, especially if the crash is especially severe or results in major injuries or fatalities. Rollover accidents, for example, often cause major damage, which can make them more traumatizing and difficult to recover from.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) recorded that Washington state reached a high of 565 fatalities due to traffic accidents in the year 2017. This means that every day, someone lost a loved one due to someone else's negligence. Car accidents were the leading cause of death in 2017 for various ages, and there are more ride-share accidents occurring due to ride-share companies. When you are faced with unexpected injuries, seek compensation for your losses with our successful and compassionate attorneys at Kornfeld Law.

Contact Robert Kornfeld, a skilled car accident lawyer serving Kirkland , Kirkland, Bellevue, Everett, and the Greater Washington State Area. Call (425) 657-5255 today!

If you were involved in an accident, Kornfeld Law can help. Attorney Kornfeld understands what it's like to be injured in a traumatic car crash because he has had firsthand experience. He survived a traumatizing motor vehicle accident that rendered him unconscious and resulted in significant physical harm and numerous surgeries.

Two cars that crashed head-on with smashed front bumpers

Types of Car Accident Cases We Handle

Our Kirkland car accident attorneys understand that being involved in any type of accident can be very traumatizing. There are many different types of car accidents that occur daily and some are more common than others.

Kornfeld Law handles the following types of auto accidents in Kirkland:

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What Makes Our Firm Unique

  • 40+ Years of
    Proven Legal Experience
  • Aggressive & Personalized
    Representation
  • Committed to Securing
    Justice for Each Client
  • No Fees Unless
    We Win Your Case

How Long Do I Have to File a Car Accident Claim in Washington?

If you’re the victim of an auto accident, you have a limited amount of time to seek compensation for your personal injuries and property damage. In the state of Washington, the statute of limitations requires that you file a claim within three years of the accident date.

In order to abide by the statute of limitations, you need to speak with an attorney about your potential case as soon as possible. The sooner you can file your claim, the more likely your lawyer will be able to gather clear witness statements, evidence and other pertinent facts to strengthen your claim. If you wait too long, you may also have to pay more out-of-pocket expenses before you receive a settlement.

Can I Still Receive Compensation If I am Partially At Fault?

Insurance companies do not have the injured party’s best interest at heart, no matter how they may try to convince you otherwise. Unfortunately, insurance companies commonly attempt to argue injured individuals out of their rightful monetary compensation by stating that the injured victim was partially or completely at fault for the accident. Even if there is proof that you, the driver, share fault, you can still receive compensation through Washington's comparative fault law.

Through comparative fault, the plaintiff and defendant in the car accident case are each assigned a percentage reflecting how much they are responsible for the accident. The court will then deduct the plaintiff’s at-fault percentage from the recovery they were initially awarded. For example, if you were awarded $20,000 in compensation, but 20% of the fault was attributed to you, you would only receive $16,000 in total compensation.

Schedule Your Free Consultation Today!

Since he began practicing personal injury law in 1980, Robert Kornfeld has helped people like you receive compensation for their car-crash-related injuries and damages. Rob was involved in a serious collision in 1985, so he understands exactly how your case can affect you, and he wants to use his knowledge and resources to provide you with the legal advocacy you need and deserve to win.

Contact Kornfeld Law to speak with our legal team. We accept cases in Kirkland, Bellevue, Seattle, Everett and the Greater Washington State Area. Plus, we take out-of-state cases. Call (425) 657-5255 today for a free consultation, or email Rob at Rob@Kornfeldlaw.com for a quick answer to your legal questions. We are available to meet you at one of our offices or, if you unable to come in because you are in the hospital or immobile at home, we can come to you. 

Our Settlements & Verdicts

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.

  • $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.

  • $145,000 Motor Vehicle Accident

    After our client was rear-ended at 50 mph and his vehicle was totaled, our attorneys got insurance companies to pay out $50,000 policy limits and $95,000 underinsured motorist (UIM) limits to account for his injuries.

  • $111,540 Motor Vehicle Accident

    We helped our client settle with a third-party when he was a passenger in a vehicle that was rear-ended.

  • $275,000 Motor Vehicle Accident

    Our client received a $275,000 third-party settlement after he was rear-ended and recruited our firm. The accident took a toll on our client’s spine and abdomen. He suffered a cervical strain, right trapezius strain, chest wall contusion, and abdominal wall contusion. Our client also sprained his left foot and ankle, sustained A.C. arthrosis and degenerative labral tears, and suffered mild chronic rotator cuff tendinosis.

  • $8,500,000 Motor Vehicle Accident

    We recovered $8.5 Million for the families of two victims who were killed in a head on collision after an impaired driver over the centerline on a highway on Whidbey Island.

  • $250,000 Motor Vehicle Accident

    Our client was involved in a rear-end collision on the I-5 near Federal Way, caused by a car who careened into their vehicle at 60 miles per hour. As a result, our client suffered various injuries and medical conditions, ranging from concussion to a significant injury to their left arm, necessitating surgical treatment. The client’s medical bills tallied to more than $86,000.00. Sentry Claims settled the case for $250,000 during mediation.

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