Seattle Personal Injury Lawyer | Hit and Run May Cost Bus Driver Her Job

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As a Seattle personal injury lawyer I know that there can be tremendous financial pressures after an accident. You will most likely have medical bills, and if you miss work because of your injury, you’ve probably lost your primary source of income. While accepting a lowball settlement offer could ease your financial problems temporarily, it can cause problems later on when you realize that you are permanently disabled by your injuries and your costs dramatically exceed what you accepted from the insurer.

This principle is demonstrated by a recent accident in which aLynwoodschool bus driver was rear-ended by a pickup truck while driving her sedan. She was released from a hospital with what appeared to be minor injuries, but three days later, she suffered a seizure and was found unconscious on her bathroom floor. Doctors later determined that she had suffered a concussion.

The woman has been placed on medical leave due to federal safety regulations that prohibit someone from driving a school bus for six months after a seizure. If she continues to have seizures during this time, she may never be able to return to her job.

One mistake that injured people sometimes make when dealing with insurance companies following an injury is rushing to settle with insurers before knowing the full extent of their injuries. A Seattle personal injury attorney can help you avoid this pitfall.

If you or a loved one may have sustained a serious injury in a car accident, a Seattle brain injury attorney can help you determine a fair settlement value for your case. Call the Premier Law Group, PLLC for a free evaluation.