Accident News

Washington is not a no-fault insurance state. When no-fault insurance was first implemented, several states thought it would streamline the process of dealing with automobile accidents. Today, only 12 of those states remain, with many considering going back to a tort system. Washington operates under… Read On

Understanding Washington State Car Accident Laws Being involved in a car accident can be a painful, scary, and confusing experience. It’s important to know and understand the Washington State car accident laws. It can be difficult to know where to go, whom to talk to,… Read On

Washington is not a no-fault state. When a car accident happens, there needs to be a determination of who was at fault for the accident. You may wonder: How is fault determined in a car accident? In some cases, this can only be determined by… Read On

If you were injured in a car accident, you may be wondering if your health insurance will pay for the cost of medical expenses. This is not an unreasonable assumption. After all, health insurance is in place to pay for medical expenses. Unfortunately, when it… Read On

You might have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Washington if your loved one is killed because of another person’s negligence or wrongful act. Here are a few examples of recent wrongful death claims filed in Washington: Case Example 1 In 2013,… Read On

Slip and fall claims are considered personal injury lawsuits under premises liability tort. In layman’s terms, a plaintiff claims that a negligent defendant caused their injury. They further claim that their injury would not have happened if the defendant had taken care of the premises… 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

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

It is no secret that many of Yakima’s sidewalks have seen better days. Due to winter weather, tree roots, or other conditions, many sidewalks have crumbled into hundreds of pieces. Unfortunately, innocent pedestrians can trip on uneven pavement, cracks, or potholes, injuring themselves in the… 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