Personal Injury

If you have been injured on someone else’s property, you might have a premises liability lawsuit. For example, many people slip and fall in businesses, in parking lots, or on private residences. In Washington state, judges have created premises liability law, which you should be… Read On

After an accident, many clients come to us confused about what to do. They know they need compensation to cover ever-increasing medical bills and to replace lost wages, but they don’t know who to even contact to get the money they need. This is where… Read On

If you have been injured in an accident, you cannot sit on your rights. Instead, Washington gives injured victims a limited amount of time to sue. This deadline is set by the state’s “statutes of limitations,” which are set by the state’s legislature. The amount… Read On

In many ways, choosing a personal injury lawyer is second in importance only to choosing your spouse. A good lawyer can make or break a case. The lawyer you hire will play a major role in how much compensation you get—or whether you get any… Read On

Some injuries are intentional—someone deliberately strikes you with their car or hits you with a baseball bat. But other injuries are unintentional, caused by the defendant’s carelessness. In these unintentional cases, you have been injured by someone’s “negligence” and you can bring a lawsuit for… Read On

The minutes and days following a car accident are the most critical for injured motorists. The choices you make and the words you say can make the difference between receiving full and fair compensation for your injuries or losing your case altogether. Ultimately, it is… Read On

A lawyer provides many benefits, so in most situations you would benefit from a lawyer. However, you should closely analyze your situation to see if a lawyer is absolutely necessary. In a few cases, you might be able to represent yourself. How Injured Are You?… Read On

At Kapuza Lighty, PLLC we hear from potential clients every week who have suffered an injury but don’t know whether it is worthwhile to seek compensation. “My injury is really minor,” they tell us, or “I don’t know if it worth anyone’s time.” There is… Read On

At Kapuza Lighty, PLLC, we understand that the legal process is confusing and intimidating for most people. We meet clients every day who have suffered terrible injuries and need compensation but don’t know what to do. One option is to file a lawsuit in court… Read On