Contributory Negligence: What it is and how it affects Washington state negligence lawsuits
As an attorney, about half of my casework consists of personal injury law. Personally, I enjoy helping clients faced with terrible and unexpected situations to get their lives back on track. This casework isn’t cut-and-dry. In addition to the ordinary issues—causation, evidence, damages, etc.—fault is also relevant, since Washington state applies the rule of contributory […]
Strategies insurance companies may use against you when you make your injury claim
I don’t recall ever hearing from anyone that has been injured by a third-party that dealing with their insurance company was easy. Because of this anomaly is why so many injured people seek out attorneys. The reality is that insurance adjuster’s jobs are to make the process as difficult as possible within the boundaries of […]
How to Handle Your Property Damage Claim in an Auto Accident
You’ve been involved in an accident. After receiving the proper medical care, you’re left to wonder: Who is responsible for the damage to my car? For accidents that include another driver, that person’s auto insurance company may be responsible for damages—especially if he or she was at fault. If you caused the accident and have […]
How to Handle Your Head Injury Claim in a Car Accident
Automobile accidents are traumatic experiences. In addition to psychological and emotional damage—such as anxiety and fear of driving—they can result in minor, severe, and sometimes life-threatening head injuries. As with other personal injuries caused by accidents, you may be eligible for compensation. But the first and most important step to making a claim is seeking […]
How to Effectively Document a Car Accident
When you get into a car accident, time seems to slow down. This “slow-motion effect” comes from your memory kicking into overdrive, documenting everything. Unfortunately, once the adrenaline dies down, people often stop taking note of details. While I sincerely hope none of you ever need this advice, the best way to handle a car […]