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Kirk Bernard Discusses How the Value of a Claim is Determined

Kirk Bernard
October 29, 2009
Many people trust insurance companies to determine the fair value of their claim when they are injured in an accident. But anyone in this situation should really receive the maximum amount of compensation they are legally entitled to receive. And sadly, the primary objective of the insurance company is to maximize their profits by limiting the amount of money paid to an injured person.

There is no easy method to determine the value of a personal injury claim. You must take into account various factors to effectively determine the value of your claim. These include:

  • Circumstances of the accident;


  • Police Report/Witnesses;


  • Extent of injuries sustained (fractures, herniated disks);


  • Extent of medical treatment (physical therapy, surgery);


  • Findings of objective testing (CT scans, MRI);


  • Quality of medical reports issued by treating doctors;


  • Significance of pre-existing conditions;


  • Relevance of previous accidents or injuries;


  • Existence of temporary or permanent restrictions;


  • Limits of insurance coverage; and,


  • Extent of property damage.


The best and most effective way to be sure of the approximate value of an injury claim is for these (and other factors) to be evaluated by Kirk Bernard and his fellow qualified Tacoma Personal Injury attorneys at Bernard Law Group. The lawyers at Bernard Law Group have settled and/or litigated a significant number of these claims. Call our office at 1-800-418-8282 for a free consultation with one of our experienced Washington insurance claim attorneys. There is no obligation. We can help you immediately.
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Kirk Bernard

For more than 20 years, Kirk Bernard has been a civil litigator working to help protect the rights of personal injury victims. In obtaining millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for his clients, Kirk Bernard´s efforts have assisted Washington accident victims in receiving the compensation they need to help pay for expenses associated with their injuries brought on by another individual´s negligence.

Inspired by his father, Saul Bernard, who tried hundreds of cases beginning in the 1930s, Kirk Bernard strives to uphold the family-rooted objective of making a difference to those who have been wronged by another. In addition to being a skilled Seattle personal injury attorney, Kirk Bernard is also a member of ATLA, the Consumer Attorney´s Association, and an eagle member of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association.

In his many years of experience litigating injury cases, Kirk Bernard has the legal knowledge and skills to help any personal injury victim or family members of a wrongful death victim in obtaining justice for the harm that has befallen upon them.