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Processing a car accident claim can take time; however, your medical treatment after a car accident cannot wait. Fortunately, you don’t always have to pay your medical bills while still waiting for your car accident settlement. Instead, there are options available to you under Washington’s fault-based injury laws, including medical liens against your settlement….

After an accident in Washington, you have the right to seek compensation for your emotional trauma and other non-economic damages, even if you did not suffer significant physical injuries. The sudden loss of control and subsequent crash can leave a car accident victim with significant emotional trauma, especially if the accident caused injury to…

The trucking industry is complex and requires all elements involved in hiring, training, monitoring drivers, truck maintenance, and freight loading to follow FMCSA regulations and uphold the legal duty of care. Failure to adhere to regulations or take all reasonable measures to avoid an accident leaves the negligent party liable for damages to truck…

Large commercial trucks are critical links in the nation’s supply chain, transporting essential goods and services into and out of Washington. Unfortunately, these trucks weigh as much as 76,000 pounds more than standard vehicles and tower over them on the roadways. Approximately 70% of truck accident injuries occur to motorists in other vehicles, rather…

Car accidents are a major contributor to the number of disabled Americans, including in Washington, where car accidents are the leading cause of trauma, according to the Washington State Injury and Violence Prevention Guide. Suffering the pain and trauma of a car accident is always a terrifying experience, but it’s even more devastating when…

Washington has fault-based injury laws for car accidents, holding the driver who causes an accident responsible for damages such as property damage, medical expenses, lost wages, and compensation for pain and suffering. While proving fault to recover compensation isn’t always an easy task to begin with, an accident claim becomes more complex when someone…

Washington residents lead busy, productive lives, often requiring employees to travel for work-related tasks. In addition, Washington’s thriving shipping and freight industries require employed drivers to be on the roads in many types of commercial vehicles, leading to increased traffic congestion and accidents. When an employee causes a car accident while on the job,…

Washington requires every driver on the road to have a valid, current driver’s license and at least the minimum required auto insurance. Still, unlicensed drivers in Washington were involved in an alarming 546 traffic fatalities in a single recent year. Approximately three out of four drivers were operating a vehicle while their license was…

Many car and truck enthusiasts enjoy modifying their vehicles to improve performance, appearance, fuel efficiency, or simply to add personal touches to a car or truck to better express their personality. While it’s understandable for car hobbyists to wish to add modifications, many modifications are illegal, typically made so because they pose a danger…

Washington state’s licensing laws follow a Graduated Driver’s Licensing (GDL) program for young drivers under the age of 18. A beginner driver is eligible for a learning permit at age 16. Then, after driving under a learner’s permit for at least six months, a Washington driver is eligible for an intermediate license until age…