Settlement: $2,500,000.

Although a monetary settlement can never truly replace what an accident takes from you, it’s important to pursue the compensation. To discuss your potential claim, contact Bellevue injury lawyer Rob Kornfeld today for a free consultation.

If you have been injured in a car accident, medical bills can pile up very quickly. The only good news at this difficult time is that you may be able to be financially compensated if the accident was caused by another driver. To discuss this, contact a Bellevue injury attorney at our firm now. We offer a free legal consultation to discuss your potential claim.

The two people who fell ill were not hospitalized and have recovered from their illnesses, said James Apa, spokesman of Seattle and King County Public Health.

Marinepolis manager Keith Negley said the restaurant, a conveyor belt style sushi restaurant, is cooperating with the investigation fully, and could be reopen as soon as Friday.

“We’re doing everything we can to assist, even if it’s a potential that it could have been through here,” he said.

Negley said that he was informed that the strain of salmonella being investigated is potentially spread through humans and not a food-borne illness, so the staff is being tested for salmonella. The restaurant, which is part of a chain that is headquartered in Oregon, is also looking at bringing in new staff so it can reopen, Negley said.

Symptoms of getting ill from salmonella usually develop 6 to 72 hours after consuming infected food or drink, according to the health department’s website. According to the website, symptoms typically last 4 to 7 days and can include:

* Diarrhea
* Stomach cramps
* Headache
* Fever
* Vomiting
* Dehydration (fluid loss), especially among infants and the elderly

According to public records, Marinepolis Sushi Land had several violations in October and November that earned the restaurant “unsatisfactory” reviews. Click here to see the county’s report on Marinepolis.

However, Negley said the health code is not being looked at this time, and that investigators are focusing instead to see if any of the employees are infected with the salmonella bacteria. The restaurant is complying with the testing, he said.

“We are as interested as everyone else is,” he said.

Thankfully, both of the people who consumed this tainted sushi were not permanently affected, but it doesn’t always work out like this. If you’ve been injured in Bellevue or a surrounding area, contact our Bellevue personal injury attorneys today to discuss your legal options, free of charge.

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Total Settlement: $965,000

Personal injuries arising in the workplace should always be compensated for, especially when the injuries are as serious as our client’s above. If you or a loved one has been injured in the workplace, we might also be able to help you get financially compensated.

Contact our Bellevue work injury lawyers at 800-282-4878 today to schedule a free consultation.

The Washington State Patrol said the crash occurred when a semitruck jackknifed and struck a log truck. At some point, the log truck lost its rear axle and other parts, but the driver was able to pull the truck to the shoulder. Logs partially fell off the rig, leaving large drag marks and scattering wood debris across the interstate.

A DOT spokeswoman told KIRO 7 Eyewitness News Traffic Anchor Jenni Hogan the crash occurred just west of 148th Street shortly before Interstate 405. At the height of the 7:48 a.m. crash, four lanes were closed and traffic was backed up for more than six miles. All lanes reopened by 12:10 p.m.

A massive crash involving 14 vehicles, including a semitruck and a log truck, blocked westbound Interstate 90 in Bellevue, snarling traffic all the way back to Issaquah during the morning commute and hours after.

The Washington State Patrol said the crash occurred when a semitruck jackknifed and struck a log truck. At some point, the log truck lost its rear axle and other parts, but the driver was able to pull the truck to the shoulder. Logs partially fell off the rig, leaving large drag marks and scattering wood debris across the interstate.

A DOT spokeswoman told KIRO 7 Eyewitness News Traffic Anchor Jenni Hogan the crash occurred just west of 148th Street shortly before Interstate 405. At the height of the 7:48 a.m. crash, four lanes were closed and traffic was backed up for more than six miles. All lanes reopened by 12:10 p.m.

In an accident of this nature,  it’s very common that personal injuries occur. If, for example, a truck caused the pile up to begin and you were injured, you may be able to file a lawsuit in light of being financially compensated.

If you’ve been injured in a Bellevue auto-accident, there’s no reason you shouldn’t talk with an attorney about your legal options. For a free legal consultation, contact a Bellevue car accident lawyer at our firm today.

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Choose the right personal injury attorney should be done carefully.  Be sure the attorney you hire practices only personal injury law.  My practice is devoted to helping injured people.   My firm only handles personal injury law cases for injured persons or victims of other torts.

My advice is to choose an attorney with whom you are comfortable and trust, one who is sensitive, caring and dedicated to helping injured people, and one who will aggressively represent you.  It is unlikely that you will find any other attorney who has been through what I have been after my accident in July of 1985.  Hire an attorney who has a track record of going to trial, not just settling cases, as insurance companies will settle for more compensation if your counsel has a track record of going to trial.  Please email us at rob@kornfeldlaw.com or call 1 (800) 282-4878.  We will gladly send you an informational brochure featuring our firm’s successes at no charge.

A. Many truck injury cases can be settled out of court. A lot depends on what the insurance company offers as a settlement for your claim. If we feel that the amount is fair to you, we will settle out of court. But if the offer is unacceptable, we may take the case to trial.

If you have any further questions, feel free to visit our personal injury FAQ page. Otherwise, we welcome you to contact a Bellevue personal injury attorney at our firm for a free legal consultation.

A. The medical community provides the measuring stick as to what is the standard of care. This measuring stick is not as exact as a tape measure. It takes into account many variables. But the ultimate goal is to determine whether a physician or other health care professional acted in a manner consistent with or below the standard practices of other like professionals. This why the testimony of expert witnesses who have experience in the same practice area are essential for winning a medical malpractice suit.

To discuss your potential claim, contact a Bellevue personal injury lawyer at our firm today.

In order to file a car accident or ‘personal injury lawsuit’ 1 or more people must have been, at least, partially responsible for the cause of the accident and you must act within the the time limit for doing so, which is 3 years in Bellevue and elsewhere in Washington. If your unique case does eventually settle, the amount would be based on various factors of your life including the past, current and future negative financial effects the accident has had and will have on you and your family. If it sounds like you may have a personal injury claim on your hands and would like to discuss the matter more thoroughly, I highly suggest you contact an attorney at Kornfeld, Trudell, Bowen & Lingenbrink, PLLC.

The Bellevue auto-accident lawyers at Kornfeld, Trudell, Bowen & Lingenbrink, PLLC have been successfully handling all types of auto-accident injury lawsuits throughout Washington for over 30 years; this means that whether you were injured on a city bus or driving a motorcycle, they have the necessary experience to maximize the potential of your future settlement. As for the charge of our services, we will only get paid when you do. Call 800-282-4878 now to schedule your free consultation that can be conducted in one of our offices or in a place more convenient for you, such as your home or hospital room.

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Questions our clients commonly have about these types of claims:

Q. I said some things at the scene of the car accident that I now realize weren’t accurate. Will this hurt my case?

A. It is quite common for details to be incomplete at the time of an accident. After you go home, you mind replays the accident repeatedly. In the process, you become aware of details that you overlooked at first. While it is always challenging explaining why your story isn’t the same as you stated at the scene of the car accident, hiring a good personal injury attorney is one of the best ways to get the support you need for your side of the story.

Q. I feel that I may have contributed to the automobile accident. What should I do?

A. While you may feel that you are at least partly at fault, you may not be the best judge of that fact. There are many factors that contribute to an accident—alcohol, road conditions, a faulty manufacturer installation, to name just a few. It’s better not to shoulder any blame at the scene of the accident. Let more qualified investigators evaluate the accident scene.

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A. Yes. You can expect that the defense will hire a neuropsychologist to evaluate your condition. You will need to have a neuropsychologist with the skills to analyze and rebut any claims made by the defense as well as the ability to show jurors quantifiable information about the effects of your brain injury. Neurologists, neurosurgeons and psychiatrists are also critical witnesses in a brain injury case.

If you or a loved one has suffered brain injuries due to the negligence or maliciousness of another, it’s time you talked to a Seattle brain injury lawyer at our firm about being financially compensated. There’s no reason you should have to live with insurmountable medical bills because of someones else. For a free legal consultation, call us at 800-282-4878 toll free.