Accident News

Since 2003, the average dog bite claim has increased more than 60 percent. That’s partly due to increasing medical bills. These injuries often require a high degree of medical intervention, as outlined below. The dog bite claim amount has also increased because attorneys are very… Read On

Insurance companies are tough negotiators, and just because a person pays his or her insurance premiums each month does not mean that the insurance company will pay up easily. Whether you are the victim of a car accident and are trying to seek compensation for… Read On

Washington State Wrongful Death Lawsuits Washington State law allows survivors to sue when another person’s wrongful act, neglect, or default causes a loved one’s death. However, these cases are complicated, and grieving family members would benefit enormously from a lawyer’s help in bringing the case…. Read On

When you’re involved in a car accident in Washington State, it’s crucial to know the ins and outs of filing an accident report. Understandably, many accident victims want to know, How long do you have to file a police report after an accident? If the… Read On

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

Washington State automobile accidents leave countless people injured. In addition to damage to vehicles, car accidents can send someone to the hospital where they incur thousands of dollars in medical care. Even worse, some motorists cannot return to work, losing out on badly needed income… Read On

When a loved one suffers debilitating or fatal injuries in an accident, it can devastate the victim’s family. In addition to financial devastation, family members’ lives are changed forever from the loss of the relationship they previously enjoyed with the victim. If someone else’s wrongful… Read On

According to  the Insurance Information Institute, Washington is in the top ten states with the highest percentage of uninsured drivers. It ranks number seven, with 17.4 percent of all Washington drivers driving without coverage. This number is substantially higher than the national average, which is 13… Read On

Chest pain after a car accident can be highly concerning. You may wonder what types of injuries this could point to and what you should do if you are in pain after a wreck. Injuries to the chest are, unfortunately, very typical after a car… Read On

Discussing Fault in Merging Accidents Merging with traffic is rife with problems. If the vehicle trying to merge is too aggressive, they can slam into another car on the highway. Alternately, if a car on the highway does not allow a vehicle to merge, they… Read On