Handling your own personal injury auto accident case can seem like a way to save money, but it comes with significant risks that can impact your compensation and legal rights. Since the injury victims who represents themselves are presumed to…
Every year, many motorcyclists, drivers, and road bikers are injured on poorly designed or maintained roads. Often, the injuries are catastrophic due to the combination of a road defect as well as poor driving conditions. When there is no other…
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…
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…
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…
Tips for Interacting with Insurers and Why You Should Avoid Giving a Recorded Statement Dealing with insurance companies after an accident can be stressful, especially if you’re recovering from injuries or trying to get your life back on track. Insurance…
By far, the biggest risk with handling your case on your own is a lack of familiarity with medical billing. At least once a month, we have a case where the medical bills exceed the amount of available insurance policy…
Insurance adjusters are trained to minimize payouts for personal injury claims to protect the company’s bottom line. And, most are very good at what they do. While experienced personal injury lawyers find their tactics ridiculous and boring, they do tend…
There is so much stress after an injury accident. Most victims are not only trying to heal but figure out how to stay employed, pay medical bills (no, the at-fault isn’t paying bills during your treatment time!), and trying to…
Unfortunately, a car accident is generally not the time to use your best manners. Common decency is often used by insurance companies to impute fault. So, be aware that those at-scene statements are admissible in court later. Your kindness can…
