Personal Injury Articles & FAQ

In Washington State, victims in personal injury cases cannot recover punitive damages. Washington is one of only four states which do not allow punitive damages in personal injury cases. This means that victims cannot seek extra damages when injuries result from intentional, outrageous, or reckless… Read On

If your child sustained an injury in a playground accident, you might have a claim. Serious playground accidents are more common than we’d like to think. They can come about because of defective equipment, dangerous premises, or negligent supervision from teachers and staff. Far from… Read On

What Happens If I’m A Victim Of A Hit And Run In Washington? Hit and run drivers can cause property damage, injury, or even death before they flee the scene of an accident. If you’re the victim of a hit and run in Washington State,… Read On

If you were recently involved in a car accident and sustained serious injuries, you are likely considering your options for seeking financial compensation. For most people who get hurt in motor vehicle collisions, the first course of action for obtaining financial compensation involves filing an… Read On

When most drivers in Washington State think about laws prohibiting driving under the influence (DUI), they think about accidents and injuries resulting from drunk driving or drugged driving. While driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs certainly can cause a car accident, it is… Read On

If you were recently involved in a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence and filed an insurance claim, or if you were involved in an accident and another party filed a claim while alleging that you are at fault, you may have heard the… Read On

A serious distracted driver accident can happen almost anywhere in Yakima, Washington, from a high-speed collision in I-82 to a low-speed crash in a parking lot. Distracted driving has always been a problem, but it has become more significant as drivers rely on smartphones for… Read On

Being involved in a car accident as a driver, passenger, or pedestrian can be a painful and confusing experience. But those feelings can be compounded and the situation can become even more complex when the driver at fault flees the scene of the accident. Hit… Read On

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, who to talk to, and what is required after a… Read On

If you are injured in an accident due to the negligence or recklessness of another person you can file a personal injury lawsuit against the party at fault for damages. However, if the party at fault is a state government employee or agency, the process… Read On