InjuryBoard Vancouver Archives

• Four Surgeons to Repay U.S. $2.5 Million

  Don Jacobs | December 31, 2007 9:47 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  The public still seems to have a very high regard for doctors. Polls continue to show people trust the profession and their credibility rating is high. In contrast, lawyers have a much lower approval ratings. Both professions have ethical codes which govern behavior. Both exist for the primary purpose of helping people. Maybe one difference is the "person" some lawyers end up helping is a...

• Oregon Supreme Court Strikes Down Caps on Damages

  Don Jacobs | December 28, 2007 11:57 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  The Oregon Supreme Court has ruled that a one size fits all law that caps damages for malpractice at a hospital in Portland is unconstitutional. The case involved an infant who was born with a defective heart. Surgery to fix the heart was performed at the Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital in Portland. After the surgery, the child was placed in an intensive care unit to recover. ...

• Auto Accidents and Comparable Rental Cars

  Don Jacobs | December 26, 2007 6:54 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  When you cause an auto accident you become obligated by law to repair or replace the other person's damaged property. Most people simply turn the matter over to their insurance company, trusting they will handle the claim and pay what they owe. What they owe is either the cost to replace the vehicle if the repair charge exceeds the fair market value, or the cost in repairs to fix the damage....

• Auto Accident Claims and Year End Settlements

  Don Jacobs | December 21, 2007 5:47 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  Every year right before Christmas insurance companies seem to be more willing to settle personal injury auto accident claims. Accident victims who've been unable to reach a settlement because of a disagreement over value may find the insurance company suddenly becoming more generous in December. Some industry insiders report carriers want to resolve as many claims as possible before year end...

• Auto Accident Claims and Christmas Charities

  Don Jacobs | December 19, 2007 5:42 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  Every year right before Christmas many auto accident victims seem to want to settle their claims. Whether it's the need for funds during the holidays or the desire to put unpleasant things behind them before the start of a new year, injury victims often ask their attorneys to find a way to settle their claims in December. It's also the time of year people are more likely to give to charity. ...

• New Consumer Law Affects Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims

  Don Jacobs | December 15, 2007 1:22 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  R-67, the new Insurance Fair Conduct law in Washington, may forever change how insurance companies treat consumers. The new law places sanctions on insurance companies if they unreasonably deny claims or offer unreasonable amounts to settle. Uninsured motorist claims are one area where insurance companies may no longer be able to force consumers to accept low ball settlements by threatening...

• Insurance Fair Conduct Act Applies to PIP and Uninsured Motorist Claims

  Don Jacobs | December 07, 2007 4:15 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  R 67, the Washington Insurance Fair Conduct Act approved by the voters this Fall and scheduled to take effect December 6, 2007 protects customers who purchase insurance. It prohibits insurance companies from unreasonably denying claims. It applies to all auto insurance policies, including PIP and uninsured motorist claims. Consumers who purchased policies before the Act went into effect are...

• Insurance Fair Conduct Act Effective December 6, 2007

  Don Jacobs | December 06, 2007 3:21 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  New Washington insurance law protects consumers from unreasonable claim denials. Insurance companies risk penalties of court costs, attorney fees and treble damages if claims unreasonably denied. R 67, the Washington Insurance Fair Conduct Act approved by the voters this Fall is scheduled to take effect December 6, 2007. The new law protects customers who purchase insurance. It is...