Proving Damages in Kitsap Car Accident Claims
At J. Michael Koch & Associates, P.S., Inc., our attorneys are committed to protecting the full value of injury claims in Kitsap County caused by motor vehicle accidents of all kinds. To work with lawyers whose understanding of complex medical issues and insurance problems can help you recover the compensation you need, contact our office in Silverdale for a free case evaluation.
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Our law firm has focused on personal injury and wrongful death litigation for the last 25 years. Over that period, we've seen a lot of changes in Washington's negligence law, a higher sophistication of medical diagnosis and treatment, increased automotive technology and safety features, changed driver behavior, and a change in jury attitudes and insurance company settlement practices. Our objectives in car accident cases, however, have always remained essentially the same:
- Make sure our client receives an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of injuries.
- Establish the liability of the other driver.
- Identify and reach all available insurance coverage.
- Identify and document all components of our client's losses in a given case.
- Coordinate the payment of insurance benefits so as to maximize the client's compensation.
In recent years, insurance companies have become more demanding in the level of proof they require as to the liability of a negligent motorist and the extent of the injured party's losses. Insurers are more willing today to accept the risks of trial in order to limit the value of a settlement. Your lawyer should be prepared to take the insurance company to court to protect the value of your car accident claim.
With more than 35 years of trial experience, Silverdale personal injury attorney Mike Koch knows how and when to present your case to an insurance company for auto accident damages. He can advise you about the steps to take in proceeding under your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. You can also benefit from his counsel on matters related to your own health or disability policy.
Our experience with complex liability and damages claims is advantageous in accident cases where your own negligence or fault will be raised as a defense to your claims. Keep in mind that Washington applies a pure form of comparative negligence law. You don't need to prove that the other driver's fault was greater than your own. You only need to prove that the other driver was negligent to any degree at all.
Whether your accident occurred in Bremerton, Central Kitsap, Silverdale, Poulsbo, Port Orchard, Bainbridge Island, or elsewhere in Kitsap County or western Washington, our familiarity with the local insurance adjusters, defense attorneys and courts can give you a good idea of what to expect in the settlement or trial of your injury claims. Contact J. Michael Koch & Associates for a free consultation about your legal options.
