Personal Injury Articles & FAQ

Drunk driving continues to be a serious threat on Washington’s roads and highways. According to statistics compiled by the state’s Department of Transportation, drugs and alcohol caused over 6,000 collisions in 2015. Of these, 237 were fatal collisions and 299 caused serious injuries. If you… Read On

The moments after a motorcycle crash can be disorientating. You might not know exactly what happened or who is to blame. But if you can get up and brush yourself off, then you should immediately begin collecting evidence that is crucial to your case. As… Read On

Most lawsuits settle out of court. In fact, government statistics show that over 90% of cases never see a courtroom. Settling has many advantages, including faster access to compensation and a guaranteed amount of money. However, one question clients ask us is, “Are settlements public… Read On

Most car accident injury cases settle before ever reaching court and, helpfully, the process for negotiating a settlement is relative straightforward. Of course, negotiation is an art, not a science, and most accident victims would benefit from the help of an experienced attorney. Below, we… Read On

The purpose of bringing a lawsuit or seeking a settlement after a car accident is to compensate you for your economic losses. These are monetary losses you suffer as a direct result of the car accident, and for many people with serious injuries it includes… Read On

Even if you are a careful and safe driver, there is still a risk that you could be involved in a major accident. According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, there were 1,907 motor vehicle collisions in the city of Yakima in 2015 alone…. Read On

Fall accidents are among the leading causes of serious injuries among senior citizens. For an elderly person or vulnerable person, a fall accident can be extremely serious. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 7 million older Americans… Read On

Motorcycle accidents remain a serious problem in Central Washington. According to the most recent data from the Washington State Department of Transportation, 2,208 motorcyclists were injured and 73 were killed in accidents in the state in 2015. As motorcyclists are inherently exposed to certain dangers,… Read On

If you were hurt in an accident, you may be eligible to recover compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. Personal injury claims are complicated; there are many different steps to the process, including discovery. Essentially, discovery is a pre-trial procedure through which litigants can obtain… Read On

A large number of car accidents occur in parking lots. However, in determining legal liability, the rules of the parking lot are a lot like the rules of the road. Motorists and pedestrians owe a duty of care to those around them, and when they… Read On