Automobile Accidents

• Lien Reductions. Do I really have to pay the stated bill?

  Don Jacobs | July 23, 2009 7:02 PM | 1 CommentVancouver, WA

  Being involved in a car accident is usually an unpleasant experience. In addition to the pain and disruption it brings, the injuries can require extensive medical treatment. Trips to the hospital,...

• If injured in an accident, get medical care as soon as possible

  Don Jacobs | July 17, 2009 11:03 AM | 0 CommentsVancouver, WA

  A car crash can leave victims feeling confused, worried, and alone. In this high stress, emotional time, consumers involved in a car accident need to be aware of the steps they should take to ensure...

• Why signing a medical release is a bad idea after an accident

  Don Jacobs | July 15, 2009 11:02 AM | 0 CommentsVancouver, WA

  You know the story of Little Red Riding Hood. Miss Hood is skipping through the woods on the way to Granny’s house with her basket of goodies, when along the way she gets lost and meets a...

• Isn’t my case worth three times the medical bills?

  Don Jacobs | July 06, 2009 8:55 PM | 1 CommentVancouver, WA

  On many occasions an attorney practicing in the personal injury field has heard this question. I’m not sure where the saying arose. I’ve even heard insurance adjustors (especially...

• Will using your insurance raise your rates?

  Don Jacobs | June 27, 2009 6:06 PM | 1 CommentVancouver, WA

  It happens in a flash; you are driving your car, going about your daily business, running errands or driving with your family, when another driver hits you. You are not at fault. What should you...

• GAP insurance, why it's a good idea

  Don Jacobs | June 23, 2009 6:05 PM | 0 CommentsVancouver, WA

  GAP insurance (or GAP coverage) is also known as Loan/Lease coverage, established in the 1980s, GAP insurance provides protection to automobile owners from the sudden drop in automobile value,...

• Why collision photos are so important

  Don Jacobs | June 11, 2009 3:22 PM | 0 CommentsVancouver, WA

  The old adage “a picture is worth a thousand words” especially applies in auto accidents. Although doctors and lawyers know the damage to a car doesn’t necessarily have much to...

• Understanding your auto insurance

  Don Jacobs | June 11, 2009 2:41 PM | 0 CommentsVancouver, WA

  Washington consumers who find themselves injured in an auto accident often turn to the Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage in their policy. This coverage pays for medical bills and wage loss...

• Why you should care about recorded statements

  Don Jacobs | May 28, 2009 9:42 PM | 2 CommentsVancouver, WA

  Time and time again people get involved in accidents and look to the other driver’s carrier to repair their damage and provide a rental car. Often the insurance company won’t agree...

• Facebook and personal injury claims

  Don Jacobs | May 20, 2009 8:57 PM | 1 CommentVancouver, WA

  With the popularity of Facebook and MySpace, people are putting more and more personal information out on the web. If someone is injured in an auto accident, they naturally want to inform their...