What precautions should I take when hiring an individual to paint the exterior of my 5-unit apartment building?

Whether the painter pays into Labor and Industries is between him and the department. As far as painting the exterior goes, from a practical...

Husband was hit by a semi truck and suffered TBI and fractured skull. Should we get an attorney?

Very sorry about your loss. Don't wait; get some help. You need to know that trucking companies keep defense attorneys on retainer. They begin...

I was in a bad car accident last month on 8/13/2013, wondering how much I should settle for pain and suffering?

Don't be in a rush to settle your case. In Washington you have 3 years during which to file a claim in a case such as yours. Get your medical...

If a claim has already been reported to my insurance company, can I still keep the accident off my record?

Report the claim and explain the circumstances. You have a duty to cooperate with your carrier. The other person's carrier will most certainly...

Friend's car was struck by a cyclist. Will my friend's insurance have to pay?

Don't automatically assume your friend is without fault. If the cyclist struck the car hood your description of how the collision occurred doesn't...

I was driving straight, a Toyota coming towards me turned left across my lane, i dodged to right & hit a SUV stopped at stopsign

Fault will be determined by what the witness saw, the statements of the parties, and the evidence of the collision. In other words, what the...

The shop is liable for damage done to your property while that property was in its (the shop's) care. You should file a Police Report, document...

How can I get the driver's insurance to pay full amount when there is no police report? Driver rear ended me at a stop light

You don't necessarily need a Police Report to prove your case. You should photograph the damage to the rear of your car. Have your insurance...

Would hiring an attorney help me or hurt me in settling two motor vehicle claims where a pre-existing condition is involved?

You will probably need an attorney to sort through the overlapping medical treatment, segregation of the two claims, and coordination of medical...

If I have been in an accident and the insurance of the driver has stated I may not be covered by them what can I do?

It is possible the insurance adjustor believes you may be at fault. If so, the driver would not be responsible for your injuries. If the case is...