Future Damages for Pain & Suffering
Injuries and pain and suffering do not end just because a trial takes place. Learn what must be shown to recover damages for future pain, suffering, and other matters.
Can I Sue the US Government in a Car Accident or Injury Case?
Certain injury claims against the federal government are possible, but the filing and notification requirements are strict. Learn more about when the government can be sued.
Are Companies Liable for Car Accidents Caused by their Employees?
In Seattle, we routinely see commercial drivers and vehicles engaged in a wide variety of activities throughout a normal day. Some drivers are busy delivering our purchases from Amazon and a wide variety of other online sellers.
Lawyer for Texting & Driving Accident
Texting and Driving – A Deadly Combination Distracted driving, primarily through texting, is one of the leading causes of car crashes not only in Seattle, but across the country. For example, the National Highway Safety Administration has reported that distracted driving now results in more than 430,000 bodily injuries and more than 3,000 fatalities each…
How Can I Recover for Future Pain and Suffering and Damages in an Injury Case?
Can I Recover for Future Pain and Suffering and Damages in an Injury Case? Yes, future pain and suffering and other damages can be recovered in an injury case. While the answer to this question is simple, proving such damages is more complicated. What Happens with Respect to Proving Damages in an Injury Case? When…
Do I Have a Case? What Factors are Necessary for a Successful Lawsuit
Do I Have a Case and How Much is My Case Worth? If you have been injured, you may be wondering about whether you have a case for a lawsuit against those causing injury, and how much your case is worth. These questions are inter-related, as noted below. In general, the calculation for what a…
Can I Sue if I Wasn’t Wearing a Seatbelt?
Seatbelts & Lawsuits: Learn the Facts In Washington State, drivers and their passengers are required under the law to wear seat belts. In car and other vehicle accidents, one of the questions commonly asked by un- belted injury victims is whether they can still bring a lawsuit against the driver who hit them, or does…
Distracted Driving in Washington State
Washington and The New Distracted Driving Law Unfortunately, approximately 9 million people are killed due to distracted driving in the United State according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. More than 1,000 people are injured in crashes that are reported to involved distracted driving. More and more we are hearing about the impacts of…
Rules of the Road: Why Do They Matter?
Rules of the Road Why Do They Matter? When you use a public street in Washington State as a driver, bicyclist, or pedestrian, your conduct is tightly regulated by both state and local law. The rules which apply throughout the state can be found in Chapter 46.61 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). If…
Social Media and A Personal Injury Claim
Millions of people use social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn to name a few. These sites allow the user to remain connected with family members, friends, colleagues, receive news information and up to date on events. With the increased use of social media sites, there has been a decrease in anonymity…
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