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Kitsap Personal Injury Attorney Explains: Injury Accident Damages — Medical Injuries, Income, Pain & Suffering
In Washington State, individuals injured in accidents may be entitled to various types of damages to compensate for their losses. These damages are generally categorized as economic damages and non-economic damages. There are many subsets of damages within each category…
Didn’t Sign Your Speeding Ticket? Is It A Defense?
There is no longer a requirement to sign a traffic ticket in Washington for the ticket to be valid. Drivers from other states are often confused by this and think they have some authority to “refuse” the ticket. And, while…
Kitsap County – Posting Bail
Posting bail allows a defendant to be released from custody while awaiting court proceedings. In most cases, posting bail prior to Arraignment can put the defendant in a better position from the outset of the case. However, where the person…
Thurston County – Posting Bail
The topic of bail can be confusing—particularly when you are under stress and trying to bail out a loved one. There are rare circumstances when a defense attorney might actually want your loved one to stay in jail until the…
DUI Sentencing Grid – The Real Truth In Washington State
If you are searching the internet about punishments for a first or subsequent DUI conviction, you should stop. The grids you are incessantly reviewing and likely panicking over are simply minimum and maximum penalties. However, if you get good legal…
Paying Back Your Insurance Company – Subrogation
This is the quick and simply explanation of subrogation. If you hire a personal injury attorney, you won’t need to understand any of this! However, for those who are curious, here is the very basic overview that may or may…
Pretrial Hearings vs. Omnibus
Pretrial and Omnibus hearings are both procedural steps in the criminal justice system, but they serve different purposes and occur at different stages in the process. Generally speaking, you will only hear the term Omnibus in Superior Court for a…
Kitsap & Thurston County Personal Injury Lawyer Explains: The Insurance Company Is Not Being Fair & Will Not Pay A Valid Claim
If you believe your insurance company is intentionally not paying a claim or is misrepresenting information, there are several things you can do in Washington state. Make A Complaint You can contact the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner…