PERSONAL INJURY BLOG
Nov 2017
The Future: Genetic Testing and Insurance Companies
Benefits of Genetic Testing What does genetic testing have to do with a motor vehicle collision? Imagine that you are stopped at a red light when—WHAM—you are rear-ended. You are injured. Years later, you have to file a lawsuit against the driver that rear-ended you. As part of the legal process, the insurance company of…
Nov 2017
Breakthrough Technology vs. Insurance Company Doctors
Insurance Company Doctors Insurance companies get away with paying little on personal injury claims because of their insurance doctors. The insurance doctors are paid millions of dollars per year by the insurance industry, but they save the insurance companies millions more. How does a personal injury attorney fight back? The insurance doctor examines the injured…
Apr 2016
Dexamethasone: Climber’s Little Helper
Jesse Easterling’s story By the time Jesse Easterling stumbled into the Mount Everest emergency clinic, he was nearly incoherent. It was a chilly afternoon at Base Camp, May 17, 2009—two days before the beginning of summit season, when a clear weather window would send hundreds of climbers scurrying up the south side of the peak. Easterling,…
Mar 2016
Mike Maxwell discusses ERISA lien claims at Washington State Association for Justice
Attorney Michael Maxwell, JD, LL.M., speaks to the Washington State Association for Justice about ERISA lien claims. He gives an overview of the historical court decisions and discusses how they affect your client’s rights and your litigation.