Car Accidents
PROTECTING YOU AFTER THE CRASH
Everyone at Bill Coats Law understands the challenges that can arise after a serious car accident. We have seen the injuries and damage that can result from a collision and understand the difficulties some victims face in trying to recover full and fair compensation from the insurance companies.
There are very specific rules and regulations in Washington State that can complicate an insurance claim and the ability to recover additional compensation for things like disability, loss of enjoyment of life, and pain and suffering. In cases of severe injury or death, to have the best chance at receiving full and fair compensation for your losses, it is best to contact a local attorney who has knowledge and experience in laws regarding auto accident claims. We are located in Bellingham and serve clients throughout northwest Washington.
Attorneys Bill Coats and Tiffany Bailey focus on automobile accident cases and will help ensure that your rights are protected.
If you’ve been in a car accident and are unsure of your next step, please call to set up a meeting with Bill to discuss your case. There is never any charge to discuss your case. We will review your claim, answer your questions, and determine if we can help.
Serving the Whatcom County Area
We hear daily from people who have been injured in car accidents in Bellingham and throughout Whatcom County, including Ferndale, Blaine and Lynden. Sometimes the accidents and injuries are minor, but often, someone is seriously hurt or killed in a crash. It is a terrifying experience to go through, and afterwards, many crucial decisions need to be made to ensure the physical and financial recovery of the victims. Because of this, attorney Bill Coats focuses his legal practice on auto accidents in Bellingham and Whatcom County where he can help people negotiate the difficult road to recovery.
Getting Your Questions Answered
When you or someone you care about has been seriously injured in a car accident, there is a flurry of immediate decisions that need to be made to help the person medically and financially. Bill hears many questions and concerns from accident victims as they struggle to deal with what has happened. For example:
- What should I do if I can’t work for a while?
- What should I do if my injuries prevent me from ever returning to my current job?
- Medical bills are piling up and I haven’t received any payments from the driver’s insurance company or from my own – What do I do?
- The other driver had no insurance and I don’t know if my coverage will be enough?
- The insurance adjuster is giving me the run around – how can I get a fair settlement?
Bill has the answers to these questions. Give him a call now to begin recovering from a car accident.
A Proven Track-Record
BILL COATS TRACK RECORD OF FULL, FAST AND FAIR AUTO ACCIDENT SETTLEMENTS SPEAKS FOR ITSELF
Bellingham auto accident attorney Bill Coats has spent 20 years working with injured clients to ensure they get the medical treatment they need to recover, to get their medical bills paid, and to deal with auto insurance companies and adjusters to get the optimal settlement. His goal is to obtain the funds needed so clients can recover from their financial losses and move forward with their lives. He’s helped clients dealing with a wide variety of auto accidents, including:
- $745,000 for Michelle, hurt in an auto accident in which the at-fault driver did not carry adequate coverage for the severity of her injuries. Bill was able to find compensation far beyond what the insurance company was at first willing to give.
- $1,000,000 for Jenna, one of the victims in a head-on collision that resulted in extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation.
Our Car Accident Experience
OVER 20+ YEARS OF HANDLING AUTO ACCIDENTS
Even a fairly minor car accident can cause long-term injuries requiring extensive medical treatment – it is crucial to know how to estimate the cost of future medical treatment.
Car accidents are often caused by drivers with no insurance, despite the requirements of Washington State law, so it is imperative to find coverage through any available source.
Many people do not carry enough insurance to cover the damages in a car crash, especially if more than one person is injured or killed.
All insurance adjusters will offer low settlements initially, and it takes an experienced auto accident attorney to negotiate a full and fair settlement.
Some folks have received fairly minor injuries and call with questions about how to deal with property damage, and how to work with insurance adjusters to resolve their own claims. While in some cases it is possible to handle your own claim, for example when there are no injuries, very minor injuries, or minor vehicle damage, it is advisable to have a personal injury attorney review the situation first.
Bill Coats Law focuses upon personal injury and wrongful death law in Bellingham and throughout Whatcom County, and our experience has allowed us to help hundreds of clients like you. Contact us today to learn the path to recovery, at 360-303-0601.
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