Kirk Bernard
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.
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Articles by Kirk Bernard
January 12, 2010
As an experienced Seattle personal injury attorney, Kirk Bernard understands how important awareness is in preventing dog attacks and bites. Recently, a Seattle Washington dog bite victims' advocate group has released statistics about dog attacks for the year 2009. According to the report by Dogsbi...
December 23, 2009
Injuries to the spinal cord can be some of the most traumatic and life changing of all, mainly because the spinal cord is responsible for so many of the body´s functions. This long cord is protected by the vertebrae of the spine, and is responsible for transporting messages from the brain to other p...
December 07, 2009
It's officially winter time now. We've started seeing the first flurries of snow in parts of Washington. Winter time and the holidays do present a pretty picture and can be pleasantly memorable most of the time. But that certainly isn't the case when it comes to auto accidents caused due to bad weat...
December 07, 2009
If you've just been in a bad auto accident that caused injuries and property loss, it's hardly surprising that you will expect your insurance company to compensate you for your loss. After all, you've paid your monthly auto insurance premiums on time for years and years. While this would be true in ...
December 04, 2009
Nationally, around 14 percent of drivers on the road do not have the auto insurance that is required by nearly every state in the country. As a Seattle auto accident attorney, Kirk Bernard knows that considering the tens of thousands of auto accidents that occur every year in the United States, if y...
December 03, 2009
Foodborne illness is caused by consuming contaminated foods or beverages. Poisonous chemicals and other harmful substances can also cause foodborne diseases if they are present in the food or beverage. Sources of foodborne illness include bacteria and viruses, parasites, toxins and allergens.
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November 20, 2009
Dog bite laws in Washington and throughout the U.S. historically allowed the victim of a dog bite to recover damages from the dog's owner only if he could prove that the dog owner had prior knowledge of the dog's viciousness or propensity to bite. This is commonly known as the "One Bite Rule."
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November 13, 2009
Prescription drugs have improved the lives of countless people with serious medical conditions. There is no doubt that recent medical advances have helped people live longer, fuller, healthier lives that may not have been possible just a few decades ago. On the other hand, pharmaceuticals are big bu...
November 10, 2009
It may not be something that all of us think about as a typical personal injury case, but for anyone with a family member in a convalescence or nursing home, that individual's well-being is something to keep in mind. The elderly are a particularly vulnerable part of our society. Whether they are liv...
November 07, 2009
Auto insurance companies, especially large insurance companies that operate in many states, can be incredibly difficult to deal with, even if you are a client who has purchased insurance from them for many years. Always remember that auto insurance companies are in business to make money. Despite th...
November 06, 2009
When individuals or households are seeking compensation from injury or death cases in the state of Washington, they all want to know how similar case precedents apply to their situation. This kind of information can be extremely valuable in bringing a case to a successful settlement, prosecuting it ...
November 03, 2009
The personal injury compensation systems that today's Americans have to deal with are getting very complex, and the state of Washington is not immune to the kinds of problems others face across the nation. Reports and statistics from various agencies show many thousands of Washington citizens, in ur...
October 28, 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...
October 27, 2009
An auto collision can happen in a matter of seconds, but the impact of catastrophic injuries that result can last for years, if not for the rest of an injured victim´s life. It is understandable and quite common for those injured in car accidents to not be familiar with their legal rights or options...
October 22, 2009
It is never an easy task to select the right lawyer for your case, especially considering that each personal injury incident has unique circumstances. In Washington State alone, there are thousands of lawyers to choose from. In cases involving your personal health, safety, or damage to your financia...