Kirk Bernard

If you have been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence in Washington State, you may be able to claim compensation to cover damages caused by that negligent act. Examples of such accidents include a negligent motorist who causes an auto accident, the manufacturer of a defective product that injures someone, a doctor’s error or negligence that causes serious injuries, or a dog owner whose pet bites or injures a person as a result of the owner’s failure to keep the animal restrained. Here are some of the most common damages addressed by Kirk Bernard that may play a role in a Washington personal injury claim:

• Medical expenses: This includes doctors fee, hospitalization costs, and cost of medication or surgeries if you need them.
• Lost Wages: These are the wages or earnings that you lose as a result of the accident or injuries caused by the other person’s negligence. This includes work time lost and work you could not do as a direct result of the injuries suffered.
• Rehabilitation: This includes services provided by others who help an injury victim return to the same physical condition he or she was in prior to the negligent act. This could include new job or occupation training. For example, if you are a construction worker who has lost his leg, then you need training in another field because your injury prevents you from working your normal trade or occupation.
• Pain and suffering: This is compensation for the physical pain and suffering that a victim endures after the injury caused by the negligent act.
• Punitive damages: This is assessed against reckless or irresponsible behavior. The purpose of punitive damages is to prevent such behavior in the future and to deter others from acting in a similar manner. Punitive damages are typically awarded in cases involving manufacturers of defective autos, drugs or other products that caused injuries to consumers.

You can find out more information about your particular case and what damages you may be entitled to, by contacting an experienced Seattle personal injury lawyer. Please contact the reputed Washington personal injury attorneys at The Bernard Law Firm at 1-800-418-8282 or e-mail us at info@bernardlawgroup.com to schedule your FREE, comprehensive and confidential consultation. We can also send you our FREE brochure, which has useful, educational information to help you better understand your rights. Get in touch with Kirk Bernard and his skilled legal team today.