Rob Kornfeld graduated from the University of Vermont in 1976 with college honors in the area of European Studies. He attended law school at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wa, where he graduated in 1979. Mr. Kornfeld is a member of the Washington State Bar and is  licensed to practice in federal court, e.g. the Western District of Washington at Seattle, and before the United States Supreme Court in Washington D. C. He is also a member of the New York Bar Association.

Mr. Kornfeld is a longstanding member of the  Washington State Association for Justice, formerly the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.  He is a Master Advocate of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy, has served on the Washington State Trial Lawyers Editorial Board as Co-Senior Editor of Verdicts and Settlements, and written many articles and published in the WSTLA Trial News.  Mr. Kornfeld has co-chaired many seminars for the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association and attended WSTLA seminars as a guest speaker, and has also spoken at other continuing legal education seminars sponsored by the Washington State Bar Association and other legal associations.

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If you have been injured in Bellevue or elsewhere in Washington State due to the carelessness of another, you may have a personal injury claim worth pursuing. However, you must act quickly as the statutes of limitation allow a limited amount of time to file a claim. To learn more contact a Bellevue personal injury lawyer at our firm for a free consultation today.

If you have been injured in Bellevue, Washington due to the negligence (carelessness) or maliciousness (intentionally) of another you may be entitled to financial compensation. This is called filing a personal injury lawsuit and you have a limited to do so.

Whether you were injured in truck accident, car accident, boat accident, construction accident (or other work related injury), by medical malpractice (or possibly a newborn baby of yours) or a bus accident we can tell you if you have a claim worth filing and can help you do so as well.

As Bellevue personal injury lawyers we do not charge anything unless your claim is settled. Also our initial meeting can be conducted at a time and place of your convenience.

To learn more about filing a personal injury claim in Washington State call our Bellevue personal injury lawyers at 425-893-8989 or 800-282-4878 toll free.

Your injury may affect you for a long period of time. We take this into account in representing your needs. The legal system is meant to help people recover.

The right attorney can help you get the settlement you deserve. We handle all communications with the opposing side and coordinate your insurance benefits, helping take the pressure off you.

We may ask you to see medical or vocational experts who can evaluate the effects of your injury on your future health, abilities and earning power. Your cooperation in following our advice is important.

Be truthful…and be careful

It is crucial for you to be completely honest with us. Your lawyer must know everything, just as it happened. You should not release any information to an insurance company or other investigator without our prior approval. Do not sign anything without our approval! Remember, the insurance company’s job is to minimize your settlement.

Avoid talking about your claim to anyone outside of your immediate family, as insurance investigators will often speak with friends, neighbors, and fellow employees about your injuries. Insurance investigators may also try to secretly videotape you.

Feel free to contact our Bellevue personal injury lawyers if you think you’ve got a personal injury or wrongful death claim worth pursuing.

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Many people, naturally, prefer not to hire an attorney unless one is really necessary.  While this is a commendable stance to take, most of the time it is not in your best interest to try and handle your own case.  Generally speaking, ninety nine percent of  those injured do not have the skill, knowledge, training, expertise, objectivity and temperament to argue against a veteran insurance claims adjuster. It is in your best interest to hire an experienced personal injury attorney to help you navigate the legal system.

Common sense will tell you that the insurance company is not looking out for you. Insurance companies are in business to pay you as little compensation as possible in order to maximize profits. A trusted personal injury lawyer can help you evaluate whether you are being treated fairly and will assist to maximize your recovery. There are many personal injury attorneys who are reputable, honest, experienced and empathetic. Trust your gut and initial sense to decide whether you click with  the lawyer and whether you sense counsel is compassionate and is available to hear your concerns and anxieties.

Hiring an experienced personal injury attorney, one who has the skill, knowledge and experience, both in trials and settlements, will help you protect your interests and insure that you have a better chance to obtain the recovery which you deserve.

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Q. What are the most common reasons for accidents involving buses?

A. Some of the most common causes for bus accidents are:

• Inadequate training of the driver
• Exceeding the capacity of the bus or carrying excess baggage
• Failing to maintain equipment—brakes, brake lights, signals, etc.
• Driving a bus when conditions are poor—foggy, icy, heavy rain, snowing
• Driving when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or narcotics
• Speeding or reckless driving

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Two people were injured early Sunday, April 11, after the car they were riding in crashed on Britton Road.

At about 4:15 a.m., a four-door Honda Civic came down Hillsdale Road at a high rate of speed, failed to stop at a stop sign, slid across Britton Road and took out several guide wires for a telephone pole, said Sgt. Larry Flynn of the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office. The car then crashed into an embankment on the west side of Britton Road.

Seven people were inside the Honda when it crashed. Five were in normal seating positions, one was lying across the laps of the three people in back and one juvenile male was locked in the trunk, Flynn said.

After the crash, the five who had been wearing seatbelts ran from the scene. The two males who had not worn seatbelts were left behind and transported to St. Joseph Hospital once law enforcement arrived, Flynn said.

Their injuries did not appear to be critical or life-threatening, he said.

The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office has identified the suspected driver, and an investigation continues to locate the driver as well as the other passengers, Flynn said. The names of those involved were not immediately available.

Alcohol is believed to have been a factor in the crash.

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The Kornfeld Law Firm is ready and equipped to help any person who has suffered personal injuries in Bellevue and is seeking financial compensation. Feel free to contact us for a free consultation at a place and time of your convenience.
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Sky High Sports in Bellevue calls itself a trampoline “fun center,” but KIRO 7 has learned that on Monday a lawsuit was filed claiming Sky High and its operators are “grossly negligent.”

And visitors to Sky High are being rushed to local hospitals in alarming numbers.The pictures and the x-rays tell the story.The right leg of a 21-year old Kirkland man broke last November while he was jumping on a trampoline at the Bellevue center. His mother was so concerned about the injury and what she calls a lack of safety at Sky High.Julie Brand said shortly after the injury, “thank goodness they had already started him on morphine, but I was just completely shocked. I mean, you saw the images, his leg was blown-up. The bones had come out of the skin. It was bleeding, I mean, it was truly,” Brand’s voice trailed-off, then she continued “the nurse looked at me and said, you aren’t going to faint are you?”According to documents obtained by KIRO 7 Consumer Investigators, both the man’s tibia and fibula had snapped right above the ankle. Emergency responders wrote in their report, the young man was, “jumping on (a) trampoline, landed, and felt (a) snap in (his) lower leg.”Brand says it happened when her son was jumping from trampoline to trampoline as Sky High’s Web site video advertises is possible.

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If you have suffered personal injuries relative to the above in Bellevue, WA Rob Kornfeld can help you. With over 30 years trial experience the Bellevue Personal Injury Attorneys at Kornfeld Law know what it takes to get you compensated for your injuries. Read some personal injury FAQ to answer any questions you may have or contact Rob Kornfeld for a free consultation.