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![After a car accident, the drivers often make statements to each other and then change their story to the insurance agent. This is the reason it is critical to have a police officer come and do a collision report. If someone should be cited or given a ticket, this can help prove who was at fault. This prevents the at-fault driver's insurance company from successfully refusing liability.](https://wittlegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DONT-MAKE-THESE-MISTAKES-AFTER-AN-INJURY-ACCIDENT-768x644.jpg)
Mistakes After An Accident – Avoid A Criminal Charge
Do not admit fault. If you are unsure as to who has “caused” the accident or will be considered at fault, be sure to call 911 so an officer can come to the scene. You can share what you know…
![Bailing out of jail is a confusing process if you have never been arrested before. It is even harder for those who are trying to do it while incarcerated. The best thing your loved ones can do is call a criminal defense attorney in the area where you were arrested so you can get a referral to a bail bonds service to facilitate your release.](https://wittlegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Bail-bonds-e1683667899833-768x597.jpg)
3 Things To Know About Bail
If you or a loved one is being held in jail, the bail process can be very confusing. Bail is also very expensive. Consequently, by the time we get a call from family, everyone is pretty frustrated. Typically, the first…
![If you were charged with a DUI or other criminal charge and you have a mental health diagnosis, drug addiction, or some other relevant basis for inclusion into a therapeutic court, you can avoid the normal criminal justice system route. You can avoid jail time and get the mental health or other treatment services you need to avoid re-offending.](https://wittlegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/THERAPEUTIC-COURTS-e1684294548530-768x587.jpg)
Olympia Municipal and Thurston County Criminal Cases — Options In Therapeutic Courts
When facing any criminal charge, it is critical to know what options you have for resolution. For example, if charged with Assault 4 with a domestic violence special allegation you have fewer alternative options to resolve the case than a…
![Injury accidents with cars, pedestrians, or bicycles can be very scary. There can be severe medical injuries that require medical care. This can result in large medical bills that are not getting paid because the injured victim does not understand the personal injury process.](https://wittlegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/INJURY-ACCIDENTS-e1683666061981-768x634.jpg)
What To Do After An Injury Accident
1. Call the Police If anyone was injured in an accident, you must call the police. You need to have an officer do an investigation. The report provided by the officer will be invaluable for resolving an accident and making…
![Car accidents are confusing when it comes to injuries and paying medical bills. They are extra challenging with pedestrian accidents because the injuries can be very severe. When a pedestrian is injured, there is an option for an additional insurance to use while waiting for the case to move to settlement or trial. You should meet with an experienced personal injury attorney to know your options. The at-fault driver's insurance adjuster will not tell you about this insurance.](https://wittlegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Medical-vs.-Auto-Insurance-Who-Pays-When-e1683664644459-768x615.jpg)
Pedestrian Injuries – Who Pays For Medical Care?
Pedestrian accidents pose some different challenges as compared to auto accidents. The injuries are often more severe but there are also unique challenges with insurance. Typically, an injured pedestrian will have the added benefit of one additional insurance to use,…
![Car accidents that are not your fault can be very stressful. The insurance company will probably try to dispute liability so they can get out of paying you. If you were injured in an auto accident due to someone else's fault, be sure to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney in your area](https://wittlegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/AUTO-ACCIDENTS-MEDICAL-BILLS-BEYOND-e1683581805459-768x555.jpg)
Injury Auto Accident – Medical Bills & Beyond
Medical Care In serious injury accidents, where the driver is taken in an ambulance, there is no choice as to whether you will have medical bills. They are coming! There will be an ambulance bill, ER facility bill, ER doctor…
![The Arraignment is the critical first step in a criminal defense case. Since a public defender is not assigned until at or after Arraignment, it is important to try to find an experienced criminal defense attorney prior to Arraignment](https://wittlegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Arraignment-WHAT-TO-EXPECT-e1683580536658-768x560.jpg)
The Purpose Of Your Arraignment
Since an Arraignment is the first time you are formally presented to a judge regarding a criminal charge, it tends to be the most stressful part of a criminal case. For this reason, we take a lot of calls regarding…
![Deciding whether to post bail or find a bailbonds company can be hard and confusing. At a minimum, bail can cost 10% of the amount posted so, even if you use a bail bonds service, you still have to come up with money. This article will discuss the pros and cons of bailing out a loved one who has been arrested.](https://wittlegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IS-IT-WORTH-IT-768x644.jpg)
3 Reasons To Bail Out A Loved One
1. Human Bias While we have a presumption of innocence in the United States, we can’t ignore that humans also have bias—some conscious and some unconscious. When a person remains in custody for the duration of a case and only…