InjuryBoard Vancouver Archives

• Hospitals say they’re sorry and lawsuits drop

  Don Jacobs | May 30, 2008 12:38 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Medical Malpractice

  A May 18th article in the New York Times described a new program at several prominent hospitals across the nation. When a medical mistake was made, the doctor met with the patient and explained what...

• Damages in injury lawsuits

  Don Jacobs | May 28, 2008 12:36 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Spinal Cord Injuries

  Part of a lawyer’s job is to occasionally meet with a client’s doctor to learn more about the injury and how it may affect their future. This information is important in the evaluation process. If...

• Auto accidents and insurance companies

  Don Jacobs | May 22, 2008 4:33 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  Although there are exceptions, most people who cause an accident feel pretty bad about it. They typically express remorse at the scene. Many even call up the person they hurt sometime later to see...

• Medical insurance

  Don Jacobs | May 19, 2008 4:03 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  It’s often said Americans without health insurance are just one major illness away from bankruptcy. If a serious illness or injury hits, your family can be saddled with enormous medical bills. The...

• Auto accidents and increased insurance rates

  Don Jacobs | May 16, 2008 10:51 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  Many consumers find their insurance company very easy to deal with as long as they make every payment on time. The agent, if your company uses one, is essentially in sales and understands the...

• Auto Insurance 101

  Don Jacobs | May 13, 2008 10:50 PM | 1 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  Who out there ever reads their insurance policy? When you first purchase your policy, you should be provided with a multi page booklet setting out all the terms of the contract. Attached to the...

• Health Insurance and Auto Accidents

  Don Jacobs | May 01, 2008 8:35 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  Although many consumers carry personal injury protection (PIP) coverage on their auto, the minimal limits sold in Oregon and Washington are $15,000 and $10,000 respectively. If you require...