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
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
Motorcycles take up less space on the road than a passenger vehicle and can maneuver into tight spots that a vehicle can’t. When traffic is slow, some motorcyclists want to split the lane by riding on the white line. This allows them to shoot ahead… Read On
Reach out to an experienced personal injury lawyer at Kapuza Lighty for immediate help. It should be no secret that insurance companies are in the business of making money. To increase their bottom line, companies encourage their claims adjusters to deny as many claims as… Read On
There are a number of factors that go into determining fault in a lane change accident. Most importantly, however, is understanding the circumstances under which a lawsuit can be brought against another party. Since Washington is a tort state when it comes auto insurance claims,… Read On
There’s an urban legend that goes something like: if one driver rear-ends another driver, they are automatically at fault. That may be true in some states, but Washington operates on a pure comparative fault rule. That means that each driver is assigned some portion of… Read On