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Who Is Responsible for Self-Driving Car Accidents?
Technology has leaped forward in the last decade, taking driving assistance from basics like cruise control, reverse cameras, and lane detection to autonomous driving features that let drivers take a back seat—only they aren’t legally allowed to do so literally. The aftermath of a car accident is usually painful and chaotic, and untangling the…
Washington Motorcycle Laws
A motorcycle ride in Washington is an exhilarating experience. The varied terrain and iconic scenery make Washington a motorcycle destination state with a mixture of urban and rural road routes to please any rider. But whether you’re heading to Washington for a bucket-list motorcycle trip or you’re a resident who rides to work or…
What to Do If Involved in a Hit-and-Run Accident in Washington
Accidents are terrifying, especially if you or a loved one suffered painful injuries as well as property damage to your car. When the accident was caused by another driver, you might justifiably expect them to offer help and an apology, but what if the at-fault driver not only doesn’t offer assistance but instead, flees…
What Are the Most Common Costs Associated With Car Accidents?
A car accident is a horrible experience, often causing serious injuries and lasting trauma. While a little parking lot fender-bender may cause only marginal property damage costs to repair a vehicle in a simple insurance claim, when the accident causes major trauma to motorists, the costs are far more than just the amount for…
How Does the Car Accident Settlement Process Work in Washington?
Car accidents are frightening and traumatic, especially when they result in injuries as well as property damage to a vehicle. After a car accident, expenses quickly mount for victims who may find medical bills coming in at the same time they are unable to return to work due to their injuries. A successful car…
Jury Awards 2.1 Million Dollar Verdict With The Help of Wells Trumbull
Breaking Down the Case: How Seattle Reached a 2.1 Million Dollar Verdict In March of 2020 a man was driving to work. He was driving a Ford F350 truck. As he drove toward an intersection located south of Seattle, he dropped his coffee cup on the floor, and it landed near his feet. He…
Five Steps to Take Following a Personal Injury in Washington
No one begins their day expecting to experience a serious injury, but accidents and injuries can send a victim’s life spinning off course in a moment. Long after an injury occurs, the victim may look back and wish they’d done things differently in the moments and days after the injury, especially if it was…
Common Injuries in a Rear-End Collision
Rear-end collisions are painful and frightening—seeming to come out of nowhere and catching the driver and passengers in the front vehicle in a vulnerable position and unprepared for impact. Rear-end collisions made up 27.8% of all car accidents in a single recent year, averaging 1.7 million rear-end collisions per year in the United States….
How Much is a Personal Injury Case Worth in Washington?
When you suffer a sudden traumatic injury due to someone else’s negligence, reckless behavior, or intentional wrongdoing, you shouldn’t be left burdened with undue expenses in addition to the painful recovery process. The court considers these consequences of a preventable injury as “damages” in a personal injury claim in Washington. A successful claim relieves…
How to File a Car Accident Claim in Washington
The immediate aftermath of an accident is traumatic and terrifying. Often, the distress of a car accident continues as injury victims find themselves dealing with complex legal claims at the same time that they’re trying to focus on their physical recovery. The process for filing a claim for damages in Washington can be daunting…