Richard Eugene Lewis's Answers

Can someone sue me personally after receiving a settlement from the company already?

First, UPS should have included you on the release. Second, you may have a defense in that you were a necessary party not named in the first suit.Third, any action against you must be filed within three years of the date of the accident. it is not clear from your question whether that has actually occured.

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Will the state of Washington attempt to reclaim part of the winnings of a wrongful death suit as guardians of an inheritor?

This is a complicated question, and needs more facts. However, based on this information the minor adult should be included in the suit. He or she, will need a Guardian ad Litem, or guardian for a limited purpose. Whether the state can claim any of the money is questionable and involves whether the claim includes losses paid by the state. Sounds doubtful that they will. They cannot claim money awarded to other plaintiffs simply because one child receives aid. You will need experienced and...

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How do I receive compensation for lost wages?

It is true that the at fault carrier does not have to pay wages or other expenses in advance of trial or settlement. Many of my motorcycle clients do not purchase PIP coverage which is unfortunate. Pip coverage is insurance you purchase yourself and will pay medical and some wage loss regardless of fault. If you have such insurance it may pay a percent of your wages. On a couple of occasions I have persuaded the carrier to pre pay a portion of the claim to help out a client in desparate...

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Car accident settlement

The simple answer is that you need to hire a competent and experienced lawyer to represent you. The offer is probably inadequate and competent counsel will more than pay for themself.

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Wrong reason for a ticket renders it invalid?

You can consult a traffic ticket attorney, but I think the citation is typical for Washington. If you are driving at a speed that does not allow you to maintain control over your vehicle, you are driving too fast for conditions. The statute, I believe, requires you to drive a speed appropriate to conditions, regardless of the posted speed. In other words, even if the speed is 60, road conditions may dictate a much slower speed.

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What if he still gos through his insurance company

This is a difficult situation since you did not get a release when you paid the money. You still have the check but it is not clear that you intended a clear settlement. I would tell the insurance co that he settled in full with you and here is a copy of the check. Let them decide if they really want to sue when you have a copy of the check showing the settlement. Hopefully the check is at least as much as the repair estimate. Good Luck.

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My 10 y.o. son on his bike hit and illegally parked car, are we responsible for damages?

First, if the car was illegally parked, you can argue that part of the fault lies with the car owner. Without seeing the area, or a drawing, I cannot give you a percentage. That said, I would tell them the car owner was at least 50% at fault, if not more, for parking where it is not allowed. Again, without seeing the area it is difficult to compare their respective fault. Secondly, you paid the 500 so you are entitled to full credit. The company's right to subrogate or collect from you for...

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What recourse do I have if I break a tooth on a salad bar item from a national chain (organic) grocer?

First, your summary of the case does not indicate what you broke your tooth on. Was it an item that one would expect to be present in a salad? Or, was it something that you looked at and wondered would is that? There is no liability on the part of the grocer if you bit a pine nut, broke your tooth and the pine nuts were clearly part of the salad. Of course, it is fundamental that you have the item you bit and caused the injury. Best of luck to you.

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WA tort, personal injury law, auto accident and liability

To answer this queston it helps to review a couple of common policy provisions. First, if you have actually completed the sale (transfered possesion, accepted payment and perhaps a bill of sale) then your policy would not cover the accident. Second, your policy would normally only cover people who drive the car with your permission. If you let your boyfriend drive and he lets someone else drive, the car is probably covered (assuming no sale). If his friend takes it without permission, then...

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Can I report an accident if it happened about three weeks ago??

You can report the event, but that does not really accomplish much. You can report to your insurer if you have coverage; his insurer if he has coverage; or bring an action in small claims if less than 5k is involved. If the amount is greater, you would need to bring an action in district court, which might be difficult without a lawyer.