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Car accidents are frightening and painful experiences, and the distressful aftermath includes a challenging legal process to prove the other driver’s liability for your damages. You may want legal representation on your side, but worry about the cost of attorney fees. How much does it actually cost to hire a trusted car accident attorney…

Recklessness and carelessness behind the wheel are examples of legal negligence that leave a Washington driver liable for damages if they cause a car accident in Arlington. However, in some cases, punitive damages may be available to the victim of egregious reckless driving. So, what is the difference between reckless driving and negligent driving…

It’s a common reaction to worry when a teen begins driving, knowing they are new to the rules of the road and might take reckless chances. When the worst happens, and a teen driver causes a car accident, both the injury victims and the teenager’s parents may wonder who is responsible. After a serious…

Several U.S. states impose damage caps, or limits, on some types of damages available to injury victims in Arlington personal injury claims, but do these caps exist in Washington? Washington’s personal injury laws under 4.22 RCW provide the details of the state’s pure comparative negligence system, which does not include caps on personal injury…

When a car accident causes significant injuries as well as damage to your vehicle, the expenses quickly pile up and may feel overwhelming. Fortunately, an experienced Lake Stevens car accident lawyer is your best ally in helping you recover your damages from the at-fault party. But first, what can you do to maximize your…

Car accidents are frightening, traumatic experiences. First, there’s the terror of the crash, the pain and distress of medical procedures, and finally, the stress of a car accident claim to recover your injury-related damages. You’ve likely heard that some car accident victims hire a trusted Washington personal injury law firm for their car accident…

Bicycle accident victims are often seriously injured and unable to take action on their own behalf, relying instead on others to call 911 and apply first aid. Regardless of the severity of an accident, injured cyclists and their families often ask, “What should I do after a bicycle accident?” Under Washington RCW 4.22.070, the…

A car accident sometimes results in far more economic damages than simple property damage to a vehicle. Injuries may leave you unable to return to work in your previous capacity—or at all. How do you recover the income you’ve lost during your medical treatment and recovery period? Make sure to speak with an experienced…

A bicycle accident is terrifying and traumatic for the exposed cyclist, who is vulnerable to direct impact and severe injury in a crash. Adding to the distress, it’s the injury victim’s responsibility to prove the at-fault driver’s liability after a bicycle accident. How do insurers and the injury victim determine liability after the accident?…

Bicyclists are vulnerable to severe injuries in accidents, often due to a negligent driver’s careless or reckless actions. After a bicycle accident, it’s important to know how long you have to file a claim. Under Washington RCW 4.16.080, a bicycle accident claim falls under personal injury law, allowing up to three years to file…