Recent Blog Posts
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 »
FECHA DE LÍMITE DE INSCRIPCIÓN ABIERTA PARA SEGURO MÉDICO – 2/15!
escrito por Bill Thayer, traducido al español por Katie Maldonado, asistente legal Durante las últimas semanas me he encontrado mencionando en más de una ocasión – a clientes y clientes potenciales – la importancia de tener seguro de salud. En varios casos, estaba claro que el seguro de salud podría funcionar como la única… Read More »
COLLEGE SPORTS INJURY – HEAD INJURY
Awareness of injuries sustained during college sports is growing. Sports are as much a part of college life as Thanksgiving or apple pie is part of American tradition. Nobody that participates or watches the games can be unaware of the potential for injury that competitive sports entail. Unfortunately accidents do happen and the question… Read More »
REMINDER: HEALTH INSURANCE OPEN ENROLLMENT DEADLINE – 2/15!
Do you have health insurance?Over the last few weeks I have found myself mentioning on more than one occasion — to clients and prospective clients — the importance of their having health insurance. In several instances, it was clear that health insurance could perform as the only safety net that would allow them to… Read More »
10 THINGS TO DO AFTER A CAR CRASH
Immediately following a car accident, there can be a lot of things going on at once that makes it easy to lose focus and forget to perform all the actions that need to happen. Not to mention, depending on the severity of the crash – your ability to think rationally and clearly may be impaired. But,… Read More »
INDEMNITY CLAUSE
As personal injury lawyers it is expected that we see a large number of cases where the injured party played no part in the events that led up to them being hurt. An example might be a pedestrian taking a Sunday stroll on a sidewalk and being struck by an out of control car…. Read More »
WHAT IS PERSONAL INJURY PROTECTION OR PIP INSURANCE?
Does your auto insurance policy have personal injury protection or “PIP” coverage? Most policies do, but is it enough coverage in the event of an accident that results in high medical bills? In the state of Washington, Personal Injury Protection Insurance or PIP insurance, is automatically written into all insurance policies – unless the policy holder… Read More »
FINDING UNMARKED CROSSWALKS
Street signs are usually easy to pick out… but what about unmarked crosswalks? THINK YOU KNOW WHERE CROSSWALKS ARE LOCATED? Crosswalks can be “marked” and “unmarked”. The Revised Code of Washington (the Washington laws) are clear that a “crosswalk”: ….means the portion of the roadway between the intersection area and a prolongation or connection… Read More »
WHAT IS UNDERINSURED/UNINSURED MOTORIST OR UIM INSURANCE?
With more motorists driving uninsured, stay protected in the event of an accident with UM or UIM insurance coverage. Ever wonder what would happen in the event of an accident where the liable driver lacked an insurance policy? Outcomes of these situations depend on whether the other party carries Underinsured/Uninsured Motorist or UIM Insurance. In Washington, UM/UIM… Read More »
