How Long are Judgments Good for in Washington?

In the event a person sustains an injury caused by the actions of another individual, they may be able to take the at-fault party to court to recover compensation for medical bills, property damage expenses, lost wages, and other damages. If a person’s claim is successful, they will receive a judgment against the at-fault party’s… read more

What Property Can Be Seized in a Judgment in Washington?

If a person receives a judgment against them because they have lost an injury claim made by another party, then they may find some of their property can be taken from them in order to pay the judgment. However, just because a person receives a judgment against them from the court does not mean that… read more

What Happens if an Insurance Company Refuses to Pay a Claim?

If you or somebody you care about has sustained an injury caused by the actions of another individual or company in Washington, then you should be able to recover compensation for your losses. The vast majority of personal injury claims in this state are resolved through settlements with insurance carriers. But what happens if the… read more

If a Bike and a Car Collide, Who is at Fault?

Accidents between vehicles and bicycles often result in devastating personal injuries. Unfortunately, bicyclists are considered vulnerable roadway users, and even riders wearing a helmet can face catastrophic damage. It is important to determine fault in the aftermath of a bike versus vehicle collision in Washington. Here, we want to discuss how fault is determined in… read more

What is a Reasonable Settlement for a Car Accident?

If you or somebody you love sustains an injury or property damage in a car accident caused by another driver in Washington, you need to know what steps to take to recover compensation for your losses. However, it can be challenging to know what a “reasonable settlement” should look like. Determining what is reasonable or… read more

Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Drop Your Case?

If you sustain an injury caused by the actions of another individual or entity in Washington, you may be able to recover compensation. Recovering compensation in these situations may require working with an attorney. However, if you began working with a lawyer and they suddenly dropped your case, you need to know what to do… read more

What Kind of Cases Do Personal Injury Lawyers Handle?

Individuals sustain injuries all the time, but that does not necessarily mean that a personal injury lawsuit is relevant. However, anytime the negligent actions of another individual, entity, or business cause harm to another person, then the injured individual should be able to recover compensation for their losses. Here, we want to discuss the most… read more

What Can Invalidate a Personal Injury Claim?

If you or somebody you love has sustained an injury, you may be wondering whether or not you have a valid personal injury claim against another party. In general, another party must be negligent in order for an injury claim to be successful. Here, we want to discuss some things that could invalidate, or at… read more

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim?

If you have lost somebody that you love as a result of the negligent actions of another individual, business, or entity in Washington, you need to turn to an attorney for help as soon as possible. Washington law is very specific about who can file wrongful death claims in court. Here, we want to discuss… read more

What are the Symptoms of Whiplash?

Whiplash is one of the most common injuries individuals sustain as a result of a vehicle accident. Sometimes, people tend to ignore the severity of whiplash injuries, but that is a mistake. Here, we want to discuss the symptoms of whiplash as well as the steps that individuals can take to recover compensation if they… read more