(Moses Lake Sand Dunes) ATV deaths injuries in Washington put you at financial risk if you are not insured. Riding an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) is fun and exciting. It is an activity participated in throughout the good weather months in eastern Washington. In late May of this year, near Soap Lake, Washington, another young person lost his life. He was simply […]
Read MoreAfter completing two jury trials recently, it caused me to reflect on what the experience must be like the client. From the attorney’s perspective, there is so much taking place in regard to presenting the case in an effective manner that we are at risk of not appreciating the emotional turmoil experienced by the client. For probably the first time […]
Read MoreIf you slip and fall while shopping at your local Safeway, Wal-Mart, or any other store and you are injured as a result, you may be entitled to compensation. In Washington state stores typically owe their customers a general duty to use all reasonable care to protect them from injury while on the premises. Whether or not you are able […]
Read MoreThe statute of limitations is the period of time during which a legal action must be started (filing a lawsuit). In Washington, the statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is three years, typically starting on the date of the injury. Even though a person injured by the negligence of another has three years to settle their claim or […]
Read MoreHave you been injured by the negligence of another person, such as in a car accident? Did you go to the emergency room or to your regular doctor for medical attention? Have you continued receive treatment for those injuries? You may think that the insurance company for the negligent person will be paying your medical bills due to the accident… […]
Read MoreLast month I wrote about the basics of getting a claim reopened after a closing order has become final. The statute of limitations for doing so, as I pointed out in that article, is seven years from the date of the first, final closing order. But the question arises: what is the legal basis for getting a claim reopened? The […]
Read MoreMany people throughout Washington State assume that basic car insurance will cover them in the event of personal injury. We’ll show you exactly what to look for in your policy to make sure you’re protected if you get into a car accident and suffer injuries when you’re not at fault. Some important things to ask about your policy include: Do […]
Read MoreDuring the late fall and throughout winter deer migrate to lower elevations, creating a serious hazard for drivers. However, most drivers are not aware of the heightened danger of deer crossings brought on by the changing weather. What’s even more concerning is that most drivers do not have a game plan for what to do should a deer unexpectedly cross […]
Read MoreThe time right after a car accident is stressful and can even be downright traumatic in some situations. The goal of this article is to help guide you through this confusing and time-consuming process by giving you a non-exhaustive checklist of some things to keep in mind while you move forward with your claim. Call the police. A police report […]
Read MoreWhile we might file lawsuits for any number of reasons, when somebody injures us we want them to pay us the money they owe for causing our injuries. Because most people are not wealthy or responsible with their money, we typically only sue people who are insured because that is the only way we will get reimbursed for the damage […]
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