Personal Injury
If you’re involved in an out-of-state accident, there are a couple options you can explore, legally. First, if there were injuries caused by the accident, you would have most likely already received medical treatment in the state of the accident. Once stable, you would be cleared to continue back to your home state. At that…
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Putting a numerical value on a personal injury case is difficult to achieve without diving in deeper. If you go into an attorney’s office and they attempt to tell you immediately how much your case is worth, you should consider seeing another attorney. There is no way to know exactly how much you could receive by…
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After being involved in an accident, there are so many different questions running through your mind. One of those questions is this: “Do I need to see a specific doctor, or will any doctor do?” The answer: It depends on the nature of your injury. Initially, any type of doctor will be fine, as long…
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There are two types of damages that you may be eligible to receive compensation for: specific damages and general damages. Specific damages are for things like medical expenses and lost wages as a result of the injury. General damages include things like pain and suffering that actually change the person both emotionally as well as…
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Insurance companies try to use time lapses to their advantage. Let’s say, for instance, you have neck or back pain, but you’re not sure if you’re injured so you just try to grin and bear it. You give it a few weeks, and maybe a few weeks turns into a few months. Finally, you end…
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In Washington, negligence claims have to be filed within three years. This three-year limit is called the statute of limitation.If there is a delay between the accident and when you file for a claim, that can make this process more difficult. If you have suffered an injury, it’s important to file a claim as soon…
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If you’re injured in an accident, common sense dictates that you’ve got to get medical attention, first and foremost. Legally speaking, it’s vitally important that you follow up with a trained medical provider who can accurately document the injury. If the injuries aren’t documented, it can be as if they didn’t even happen. Some people…
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We’re continuing with a look back at Bill’s articles in the “Presidents Corner” of the Northwest Lawyer Magazine from his time as President of the Washington State Bar Association. This is the 2nd of 18. Washington has the best bar and the best bar members—of course, we may be a bit biased! We annually test…
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What a difference a month can make! I am honored to introduce myself as your WSBA President, a role I assumed unexpectedly in March when Brad Furlong resigned his leadership position for medical reasons. As President-Elect since last September, I have greatly admired Brad’s fierce advocacy for the rule of law and diversity and inclusion;…
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Being in a car accident is terrifying. You never expect an accident to happen so it’s smart to be prepared before an accident occurs. We compiled a list of 7 items that you should always keep in your car. This way, if you do find yourself being involved in an accident, you can be prepared.…
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