Compensatory Damages vs. Punitive Damages
Aug 22, 2017
In Washington, injured people are only entitled to recover for compensatory damages and not punitive charges. What is the difference and how does it affect you? Read on. What is the Difference? How Do...
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Over-Service Claims in Washington
Aug 22, 2017
Our client's story: A bar served two drinks to a woman. She had four drinks earlier in the night. She drove the wrong way on the viaduct and hit our client. We recovered $1M from the bar. How to Hold ...
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3 Reasons Motorcyclists Should Carry Liability Insurance in Washington
Aug 22, 2017
Motorcyclists don’t have to carry liability insurance in Washington… but they should. So why do you want liability insurance if it isn’t required? There are three big reasons: To Protect Yourself. Wha...
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DAMAGES AVAILABLE TO PASSENGERS HURT OR KILLED IN MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
Sep 25, 2015
More than 20 people were injured and at least four people were killed in yesterday's fatal crash on Aurora Bridge yesterday in Seattle, Washington. Here is an overview of the damages that are availab...
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Falling Slab in Bonney Lake Raises Questions about Our Failing Infrastructure
Apr 17, 2015
Bonney Lake Slab Accident A young couple and their 8-month-old baby were killed when a concrete slab fell on their pickup. The Seattle Times Reports: "[A] huge concrete slab weighing thousands of p...
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Elevator and Escalator Accidents
Jan 26, 2015
Frequency and Severity Statistically, elevators and escalators are very safe. But people aren’t statistics. Elevator and escalator accidents happen. And when they do they tend to be serious. "Inci...
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Holding Drivers Responsible in Motor Vehicle v. Pedestrian Cases
Jan 24, 2015
Blaming the Pedestrian Drivers almost always try to blame it on the pedestrian. Fortunately the law comes down in favor of pedestrians. According to Washington courts: "The right-of-way protection af...
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Drunk Drivers and Pedestrians Don't Mix
Jan 24, 2015
Drivers' Must Exercise Due Care to Avoid Hitting Pedestrians Pedestrians are vulnerable. They move slowly and have no protection. They're particularly at risk when there are drunk drivers on the road...
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Motorcyclists Don’t Ride in Cages—Legislature Responds with Special Law for Riders
Jan 24, 2015
Not All Roadway Users Are Created Equal Motorcycle riders call cars and trucks "cages". Like any clever saying there are two meanings. The first is figurative. People who drive cars or trucks don't g...
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Multiple Issues Involved with Multi Vehicle Accidents
Jan 24, 2015
Most multi-car accidents are chain-reaction collisions. They get started by one driver not paying attention or weather conditions like fog or ice. A smaller percentage is caused by drunk drivers or su...
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