Salmon Creek Law Offices

Wrongful Death Attorney Camas WA

(360) 576-5322 Insurance Companies and Wrongful Death

The unexpected death of a family member is devastating.  It is even more devastating when the death is caused by the negligence of someone else. Wrongful death can arise from a car, truck, bicycle or motorcycle accident; accidental shooting; or medical or dental malpractice.

When you lose a loved one at the hands of another, not only must you make the normal arrangements, you are forced to deal with the insurance company of the wrong-doer and your own insurance company.  It is common for the insurance company to make you feel like they are on your side and that they want you to get the money you deserve quickly.

BEWARE. Despite what the television commercials portray, insurance companies exist to make money. Therefore, the insurance company you are dealing with (including your own insurance company) is acting 100%  in their best interest. The earlier they can get you to settle a claim before you are aware of the full extent of your loss, the better it is financially for the insurance company.  If you are not willing to settle quickly and not represented by an attorney, the insurance company will drag things on and on.  Without the real possibility of a lawsuit, the insurance company has absolutely no reason to settle.  The longer the insurance company can keep the money to which you are entitled, the more interest they can earn from your money.

Insurance Company Behavior. Consider this:  IF insurance companies behaved ethically, honestly, fairly– there would be no need for attorneys and especially no need for laws protecting consumers from insurance companies.

There are many ins and outs of  a wrongful death claim.  Make sure you have an attorney on your side looking after your best interest — be assured, the insurance company will be looking after their best interest.

Attorney Jonathan Gill, Salmon Creek Law Offices, (360) 576-5322