Recent Blog Posts
A SINGULAR FOCUS
Our firm really only does one thing. We practice personal injury and wrongful death law (with rare exceptions). Granted, we do it in two states—Washington and Oregon. Granted, there are many different types or contexts in which injuries or death can occur. So, our practice is diverse and complex in some ways. But, with… Read More »
ON SUING FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS
This is a question that commonly comes up in the context of a passenger injured in a motor vehicle collision. As personal injury attorneys, it is our job to allow our clients to make informed decisions about the important aspects of their case. This includes forecasting potential problems with our clients’ cases, researching solutions,… Read More »
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF ME IN LITIGATION AS A “PLAINTIFF”?
When it comes time to make a decision about whether or not my clients want to accept the top, pre-filing offer from the liability insurer or file a lawsuit and litigate the case, often times they want to know: “What is expected of me in the litigation process as the Plaintiff (the person bringing… Read More »
BACK TO SCHOOL ON CROSSWALK SAFETY IN WASHINGTON & OREGON
Because kids are now back in school, I am reminded about the importance of pedestrian/crosswalk safety. It’s vitally important that all drivers keep a proper lookout and respect pedestrian right-of-way’s, especially with so many more children on foot. It’s important not only to try and ensure everyone’s safety but it’s also the law. CROSSWALK RULES… Read More »
CAN I DROP MY CASE AFTER FILING IT?
People file lawsuits when they feel they have been legitimately harmed and the offer from the insurance company for the party-at-fault strikes them as unreasonable, unfair, and/or simply insufficient to remedy the harm/damages caused by the person whose conduct injured them. In our civil justice system, filing a lawsuit – commencing litigation – is… Read More »
HOW DO I GET MY MEDICAL RECORDS AND BILLS?
For better and for worse, a large part of proving damages in a personal injury case involves producing medical records and the associated billings to the insurance company or its attorneys. There are several different ways of obtaining medical records to be able to provide it to them. If the records are going to… Read More »
WILL I GET TO MAKE THE IMPORTANT DECISIONS IN MY CASE?
The general consensus when it comes to criticism of personal injury attorneys seems to be either the attorney is not responsive in communicating with the client or that the client feels as though attorney did not appropriately involve a client in making the substantive, important decisions relating to their case. Our attorneys are acutely… Read More »
WHAT IF I MISS WORK BECAUSE OF A CAR CRASH?
It is not uncommon that our clients miss at least a little bit of work time as a result of a collision. In reality most miss at least a little bit of work. Whether because the collision occurred on their way to work so they’re just a couple hours late , or because they… Read More »
ON PROVIDING REFERRALS
I had a friend ask me recently who he should get to write a will for him. I gave him the names of a couple of colleagues that I know write wills, but I encouraged him to call and talk to these lawyers about his situation and how they charge fees before he hired… Read More »
BOATING SAFETY REFRESHER
It seems that here in our neck of the woods the summer heat is finally starting to arrive. Some will say “better late the never.” Some of you have enjoyed the cooler summer we’ve had thus far, more so than the past few scorchers. Even though the kids are getting ready to go back… Read More »
