Diminished Value--One of the First Red Flags After an Accident
Sep 06, 2013
A lot of people start off with the idea that they can handle their own claim and don't need an attorney. Adjusters work to reinforce this belief. (Why? Because it saves insurance companies a lot of mon...
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No Helmet? No Problem.
Sep 04, 2013
You don't see too many motorcyclists without helmets. But there are some. And our client was one of them.
Defendants argued that they shouldnt have to compensate our client for his brain injurybecause ...
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You Might have UIM Even Though You Didn't Pay for It
Sep 03, 2013
You usually get what you pay for. But that's not always the case with uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage. (It's usually referred to as "UIM".)
Insurance carriers in Washington have to offer ...
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MOTORCYCLE INSURANCE IN WASHINGTON
Aug 29, 2013
You dont have to have Motorcycle insurance in Washington. You hear a lot of people say that. But what does it mean? And, probably the better question: Just because it isn't required does it mean that y...
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How Much is Too Much--The Magic of the Policy Limits Demand
Aug 26, 2013
A lot of clients want to know if they're limited by the at-fault driver's policy limits. Can they recover more than the driver's liability limits?
The answer is theoretically yes but practically no.
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Case Value, Client Expectations and Antique Roadshow
Aug 25, 2013
Every client wants to know what their cases is worth. Some clients--probably most clients--have expectations about case value. Sometimes their expectations are in line with market value. Sometimes they...
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Favored and Disfavored Drivers--What Happens if the Other Guy has the Right of Way?
Aug 25, 2013
The first thing to figure out is whether the other driver really had the right of way.
A lot of accidents happen at uncontrolled intersections. Here's the rule:
When two vehicles approach or enter an...
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What Happens When Bicyclists Cause Accidents?
Aug 24, 2013
Bicyclists are usually on the receiving end. But sometimes they cause accidents. They can hit other cyclists or crash into pedestrians.
In the last couple of weeks there have been a number of stories...
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No Seat belt? No Problem. (At least in Personal Injury Claims)
Feb 14, 2011
Wearing a seat belt is not an option in Washington. Its the law.
But even though its the law, it cant be held against an injured driver or
passenger in a personal injury lawsuit. The rules of evide...
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UIM Insurance - Here's Why You Need It
Feb 14, 2011
Local papers are filled with stories about hit-and-run accidents. Drivers
leave accident scenes for a variety of reasons. Usually, its because
theyre high on drugs, drunk or dont have insurance.
Eve...
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