Recent Blog Posts
DEADLIEST ROADS IN DECADES?
Recently, the Columbian published an article entitled Fatal crashes up sharply this year: 26 vehicle crash deaths in county in 2014 well above average for recent years. The article included both local and state statistics and showed that there have already been more vehicle crash deaths this year in Clark County, than in either the full 2012 or… Read More »
DO I NEED A PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER?
One of the most frequent questions asked by first time litigants is, “Do I need a personal injury lawyer?”. Most people will never have the need to bring a personal injury law suit. Of those that do, the vast majority are doing so for the first time and are understandably anxious about the process. As… Read More »
READ YOUR INSURANCE POLICIES
In “The Other Coast” cartoon printed in the February 15, 2015 edition of the Columbian newspaper, a couple (two flying insects) have a dismayed look on their face as the official facing them across the desk looks at their insurance policy and drolly explains to them that they are “covered” for “all perils” except the… Read More »
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU ARE INJURED OUT OF STATE?
Personal injury claims are brought in cases of injury or wrongful death against whichever person or entity the litigant believes is to blame for their injury via their negligence or misconduct. As we have mentioned before, every state has its own guiding rules about how personal injury law is applied and this can affect… Read More »
WHAT CONSTITUTES A WRONGFUL DEATH CASE?
Deliberations and compensation for wrongful death cases differ in Washington and Oregon based on the statutes. What constitutes a wrongful death case, and so the compensation survivors might expect, varies from state to state. Wa State Law (RCW 4.20.046 and 424.010) now says if you are 18 and do not have any independents, you… Read More »
OREGON LAWMAKERS PROTECT OREGON INSURED DRIVERS
New Oregon Bill protects insureds. For years, Oregonians have paid their insurance premiums only to find that when they are in a wreck, and really need the coverage, their insurance companies were refusing to pay for damages because of insurance loopholes that allowed them to avoid paying damages caused to the victim of a… Read More »
DO YOU HAVE A “GOOD CASE”
So you think you have a “good case?” Learn what exactly a “good case” consists of. WHAT QUALIFIES AS A “GOOD CASE?” Encompassing countless possibilities why a person could become injured makes it impossible to have just one answer to this question. For the sake of creating a clear and easy-to-understand case scenerio, this… Read More »
FIRM SERVES AS ADVOCATES FOR CIVIL JUSTICE LEGISLATION
We’ve written periodically about our attorneys’ involvement with the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ). No organization has done more to protect access to the courts, and the rights of accident victims and insureds in our state. We are truly proud to be members of and contributors to this vital group. Some legislators are predisposed to… Read More »
DISTRACTED DRIVING – EBILLBOARDS
WHAT WILL THEY THINK OF NEXT? Distracted driving is already a big problem. Will the new ebillboards exacerbate the problem? (On the notion of “e-billboards” popping up in your car’s dashboard) In Washington State, the legislature has taken aim at distracted driving by passing a law making it illegal to use a wireless communication… Read More »
HOW LONG AFTER A CAR CRASH DO I HAVE TO SETTLE A CLAIM?
WHAT IS A “STATUTE OF LIMITATION” Following an event such as a car accident, the amount of time a victim has to file a claim for injuries or damages suffered is referred to as the statue of limitations. Unless the case is settled, or otherwise resolved within the time allowed by the statute, then a… Read More »
