What Makes a Good Personal Injury Lawyer?
If you or a loved one is suffering from the challenges that come along with an unexpected injury due to the negligent or intentional actions of another, you may be wondering how you are going to manage. As top personal injury lawyers, we have helped thousands of clients recover maximum compensation while supporting them through a challenging time, including physical pain, emotional strain, medical treatments, and lost wages during recovery. If you’re wondering what to look for in a good personal injury lawyer, the simple answer is a lawyer who eases your burden and secures full and fair compensation for your losses. On the other hand, a bad injury attorney can add stress and fail to recover fair compensation on your behalf.
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What is the Statute of Limitations on Injury Claims
When a person is injured unexpectedly, it can lead to devastating losses, including expensive medical bills, lost wages, and emotional distress. In order to recover for these losses (or damages), a personal injury claim must be brought against the at-fault party’s insurance company. Unfortunately, insurance companies are focused on their bottom line, not on providing fair settlements. Insurance adjusters are often trained to offer low-ball settlements that do not account for future medical bills, ongoing lost wages, and pain and suffering. Without the help of an experienced personal injury attorney who knows insurance industry tactics, personal injury lawsuit steps and important legal procedures and deadlines, such as what is the statute of limitations on injury claims, it is very challenging to negotiate a fair settlement.
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How Long Do Lawsuit Settlements Take for Personal Injury Cases?
If you’ve been injured because of the willful or negligent actions of another, a personal injury claim is your best bet for seeking justice through a personal injury settlement. One thing to keep in mind is that you will need to be patient when dealing with a personal injury claim as there are several personal injury lawsuit steps. How long do lawsuit settlements take depends on a variety of factors. In almost all cases we take on, our personal injury lawyers are able to reach a settlement without going to trial, but even settling outside of court typically requires one to two years. Among other work, this time is used to review relevant insurance policies to determine policy limits and types of coverage available, and to gather evidence and interview experts to build a strong case that can be used to negotiate with the at-fault insurance provider.
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Understanding Personal Injury Lawsuit Steps
When you’re suffering because of an injury caused by someone else’s negligence, seeking justice can feel overwhelming. As personal injury lawyers, we know that it’s hard to deal with mounting medical bills, missed work, physical pain, and emotional stress. We are happy to alleviate stress and support our clients by handling the injury claims process on their behalf. While most of our injury claims settle out of court, there are situations where negotiations fail and the injured party must turn to the legal system for resolution. That’s where a personal injury lawsuit comes in. A personal injury lawsuit is a formal legal action designed to secure compensation for the victim and also to hold the negligent party accountable. But what does filing a lawsuit actually involve? Understanding how long do lawsuit settlements take and personal injury lawsuit steps is crucial to pursuing your rights and achieving a fair outcome.
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How to Find a Personal Injury Lawyer
If you’ve been injured in a car accident or other type of incident, you may be wondering if you can trust the negligent party’s insurance company to agree to a reasonable settlement (hint: probably not). Great personal injury lawyers will calculate the true value of your claim and ensure you are getting the medical care you need. (Read on to learn How to Find a Personal Injury Lawyer). They will also build a strong case and fight to get you the settlement you deserve by:
- Taking over the burden of gathering evidence on your claim.
- When necessary, hiring expert witnesses who can assist in recovering full and fair compensation.
- Keeping you informed on the progress of your claim.
- Protecting your rights and fighting on your behalf with medical and other lienholders so you can keep more of your settlement monies.
- Fighting for compensation that covers all your losses, including money for lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and disability.
- Representing you in court, if necessary, when a fair settlement cannot be reached during pretrial negotiations.
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How to Calculate Future Medical Bills in a Personal Injury Case
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Tario & Associates, P.S. Earns Bronze for “Best Attorney” in Bellingham Alive’s 2024 Best of the Northwest Contest
The personal injury law firm, Tario & Associates, P.S., earned bronze in the “Best Attorney” category in
Bellingham Alive’s 2024 Best of the Northwest Contest.
Tario & Associates, P.S., a prominent Bellingham personal injury law firm, announces that it earned a bronze rating for “Best Attorney” in
Bellingham Alive’s 2024 Best of the Northwest Contest. This award reflects the public’s trust in Mr. Tario’s law firm and serves as a valuable reference for those seeking an experienced, effective, and local personal injury attorney.
To be eligible to win a category in the Bellingham Alive Best of the Northwest contest, businesses must be located in Whatcom, Skagit, or San Juan Counties.
Bellingham Alive’s annual contest is widely circulated so as to attract a large number of voters in the Pacific Northwest. This year, voting was held July 1-31, 2024. Voters had to provide a valid email address, could only vote once in each category, and were required to vote in at least 10 categories for their votes to count. Over 77,000 voters participated in the 2024 survey, placing 1,000,000 votes!
The Best Attorney category falls under Business | Services. The top three winners in each category received certificates and were announced in the October print issue, on social media, and in an e-blast.
“It warms my heart and the hearts of the Staff of Tario & Associates Law Office to be voted as Best Attorney in Bellingham. We work very hard to recover a full and fair settlement for each and every one of our clients, fighting insurance companies every step of the way until they are forced to do the right thing. I have an excellent staff of highly trained professionals who care about people and who strive to keep our clients fully informed during the claims process,” said Founding Attorney, Michael J. Tario.
The personal injury law firm, Tario & Associates, P.S., has been dedicated to fighting for the rights of injured people in the Pacific Northwest since 1979. For 43 years, the firm’s legal team has served the local community from its Bellingham office.
Mr. Tario and his team have successfully represented over 6,000 clients, recovering an estimated $600 million for those harmed through no fault of their own. Tario is #1 in Bellingham for experience and proven client satisfaction. This is exemplified in the many positive reviews they have received, including this recent Google review:
“We were hit by a drunk driver on the highway between Ferndale and Bellingham. Unfortunately, the driver did not have insurance so we have to use our under-insured motorist insurance. We hired Tario and Associates to help us with the claim process. Our experience had been great from the beginning to the end. Michael Tario is professional with years of experience. His team was caring, patient, attentive, and followed my medical and chiropractic treatments with great details.
Michael went the extra mile (with amazing knowledge and skills) in fighting us a settlement which was nearly 150% over the original settlement amount offered by the insurance company. I called him our “miracle lawyer!”
Michael and his team definitely deserve a five-star review and I have already recommended them to other people with legal needs.” – Teresa Chan
Firm History
After graduating from the University of Puget Sound Law School (now Seattle University Law School) in 1979, Michael Tario opened the prominent Bellingham law firm Tario & Associates, P.S.; followed by the Mount Vernon office in 1988. The personal injury law firm serves clients in Whatcom County, Skagit County, Snohomish County, and Island County. Tario & Associates, P.S. has a solid reputation for honesty, keeping clients informed through the process, and working hard on behalf of its clients.
Tario & Associates, P.S. has the resources, experience, and knowledge necessary to represent injured people. Their network of well-regarded specialists in medicine, accident reconstruction, psychology, and engineering serve as invaluable resources when determining liability and calculating the extent and costs related to your serious injury.
Contact Information:
Tario & Associates, P.S.
360-671-8500
bellinghamreception@tariolaw.com
Bellingham Towers
119 N. Commercial St., #1000
Bellingham, WA 98225
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Personal Injury Vs Bodily Injury: What’s the Difference?
As personal injury lawyers, we’ve seen countless clients in your position, trying to recover from their injuries while also trying to understand how to get the compensation they deserve. That’s why it’s important to break down the concepts associated with accidents and injuries in a straightforward way, so you can focus on healing and leave the legal complexities to us.
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June is National Safety Month: Leading Causes of Unintentional Injury and Death
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Ladder Safety Month Shines Spotlight on Ladder Injuries
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