Categories: Car Accidents
Yes, both parties can be found at fault in a car accident. In the state of Washington, this is called a contributory fault. Under RCW 4.22.005, both parties may be found at fault for the incident, and one may still collect compensation for those injuries. When both are found at-fault, however, it is essential to…
Categories: Personal Injury
Yes, an insurance company (whether your own or the other party’s insurance company) has the right to deny an insurance claim. However, they cannot dismiss claims simply because they don’t want to pay. Instead, they must have legal, justifiable reasons for doing so. When insurers unfairly deny claims or purposely delay a decision on a…
Categories: Uncategorized
After a traumatic brain injury (TBI), a person could have an increased risk of suffering depression. Some studies even suggest that TBIs increase that risk by two to five percent. Depression is just one of many symptoms that can occur following a TBI, and sometimes the depression remains long after the other symptoms have gone…
Categories: Uncategorized
Wrongful death lawsuits in the state of Washington work differently than in other states. One of the biggest differences is that the damages (compensation) are paid to the estate of the deceased, rather than directly to the claimants in the lawsuit. Furthermore, the state has special rules for what qualifies as a lawsuit, and how…
Categories: Catastrophic Injury
In injury law, injuries are classified by severity. One category is “catastrophic,” and not all injuries fall into this category. A catastrophic injury, in personal injury law, doesn’t have a universal definition – which can make it even more complicated to understand. In general, these injuries have severe consequences that permanently impact a victim’s quality…
Categories: Car Accidents
You have been in a motor vehicle accident, but you feel fine. You walked away, you have a few scrapes and bruises, but you don’t think it is serious. So, do you need to see a doctor? If you were involved in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, regardless of how you feel right…
Categories: Brain Injury
The spine has multiple areas of vulnerability, but the most at-risk area for injury is around the neck. If you are involved in an accident, you may experience whiplash in that area of the neck. In more severe accidents you could suffer from paralysis. To fully understand what makes the spine so vulnerable, you need…
Categories: Trucking Accidents
Accidents occur daily in the United States, but when it comes to the number of car crashes caused by semi-trucks specifically, the answer can surprise you. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the numbers are increasing annually. In fact, 2017 saw a 9 percent increase in the number of large truck accidents,…
Categories: Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) range from minor to severe. The more severe a TBI injury is, the more likely a person is to suffer from permanent deficits, while minor TBIs could result in temporary effects until the brain heals. The long-term effects in a TBI vary depending on the type of TBI, treatment received, and…
Categories: Car Accidents
The time you take to report a car accident injury can affect your settlement. Ideally, you should report the incident to your auto insurance company within 24 hours, and you should file a claim with the other party’s insurance in under 72 hours. In addition to car accident claims through insurance companies, you also should…
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