Category Archives: Personal Injury
If I Verbally Agreed to Settle With The Insurance Company, Did I Waive my Right to an Attorney?
No. Not necessarily. Just because you agreed to an offer from a smooth talking insurance adjuster does not mean the settlement agreement is final. The law favors just compensation of accident victims. Hawaiian Ins. & Guar. Co. v. Mead, 14 Wn. App. 43, 57, 538 P.2d 865 (1975). A release may be avoided if… Read More »
What is the Statute of Limitations on a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Washington State?
If you have been in an accident in Washington State, it does not pay to wait to file a legal claim. If you want to get back damages for any injuries, medical bills, lost wages, or anything else, then you need to file before the Statute of Limitations (SOL) has run out. It can… Read More »
The Impact of New Technology on Personal Injury Law
We live in a world where technology is expanding at a phenomenal rate. Self-driving cars are on the horizon, hover-boards are all the rage, and many other gadgets and appliances are on the scene. The question then becomes, what impact will these new inventions have on personal injury law if they become dangerous? Self-Driving… Read More »
Do I Qualify for a Personal Injury Settlement?
Any accident that is the result of another’s reckless or negligent behavior provides ground for legal action on behalf of the affected party. This is especially true when it comes to the actions or inactions of another that have led to another experiencing injury. From the perspective of the law, if those accused would… Read More »
What is Comparative Negligence and How Can You Avoid It?
Establishing liability is a factor of significance in a personal injury claim. It is not possible to pursue a claim without proving another entity or person to be responsible for injuries you suffered. “Comparative negligence laws” or “Comparative fault laws” are a specific set of rules for liability, which exist within Washington State as… Read More »
6 Most Common Personal Injury Claims Filed in the United States
Tort law – more commonly known as “personal injury law”– provides financial recourse for plaintiffs injured by another person’s negligence or through an intentional act. There are many different scenarios that will make a person eligible for a personal injury case. However, not every injury will automatically lead to a case. A list of… Read More »