Yes, you do unless it can be negotiated otherwise. But insurance contracts in Washington require that your insurance company be reimbursed out of...

I had received a 20 day summons saying I must defend against this lawsuit, how and what steps do I need to do to respond

you need to respond to the lawsuit within the 20 days of being served. you should also contact the Department of Labor & Industries to find out if...

I am helping a friend who owns a town car service draft up leases for his cars for the drivers.

It is one thing for the parties to formalize their agreement in writing, it is something else for a third person to do so as at least appears to be...

My L&I claim was accepted BUT....

The Department will preliminary accept claims pending review. If the injury did not occur on the job or while you doing work for your employer,...

First of all, you can file for bankruptcy, BUT you must declare your personal injury claim as an asset. Second, you need to hire a personal injury...

Should I switch lawyers if one lawyer is forced out of the firm and I prefer that lawyer although he is less known/experienced?

I am sorry about your husband's injury. You are entitled to go with the attorney that you prefer. If that is the lawyer who left the firm, then...

Can this person take my dog away from me? Would I be granted the dog in court? Do I need to take it to court?

While dogs are considered personal property, it is an area of the law that is evolving. I strongly recommend that you talk to an animal law...

Can this person take my dog away from me? Would I be granted the dog in court? Do I need to take it to court?

While dogs are considered personal property, it is an area of the law that is evolving. I strongly recommend that you talk to an animal law...

Breach of Contract in A Real Estate Transaction

I just want to understand that facts correctly. It sounds like you were reselling the property immediately. Are they still occupying the...

Deported or stay?

I am sorry for what has happened to your boyfriend. It is the policy of the Washington State Dept of Labor and Industries, not to act as an arm of...