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…
Anyone involved in a motor vehicle crash that resulted in serious injuries needs an attorney. However, after a serious accident, you may wonder how quickly you should contact one, or if you could settle the case yourself by negotiating with the insurance company. If you are thinking of waiting or you think that you can…
In a car accident claim, various terms get tossed around. Two terms that are commonly misunderstood are “liability” and “responsibility.” While the meanings are similar, in the legal realm, these terms can vary quite significantly, especially when it comes to a personal injury claim. Likewise, these terms dictate which party pays compensation to the victim….
Every time you get into the car, whether as the driver or passenger, there is a risk you will be involved in a car accident. Will someone rear-end you as you come to a stop? Does the car next to you come into your lane without looking for your vehicle? How many drunk drivers are…
Marathoner Suffering Fractured Leg After Collision With Car Leads to $490,000 Settlement Settlement Amount: $490,000 Broken Bones Pedestrian Accidents Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner attorney Dean Brett’s client Armando was an Elite Master’s runner who trained 5 to 20 miles a day, 6 days a week, and averaging 75 miles a week. He ran the…
$4.2 Million for Victims of a Drunk Driver: One of the Largest Judgments in San Juan County History Attorney John Murphy obtained a $4.2 million verdict for two victims of a devastating collision caused when a drunk driver was racing with his drunk friend and plowed at a high-speed head-on into the victims’ vehicle. One…
Automobile accidents happen daily, but when those accidents result in fatalities due to one driver being intoxicated, someone must be held accountable for the lives lost and injuries sustained. Washington State has imposed strict laws against drunk driving, including harsh penalties for offenders. The state’s anti-drunk-driving laws lowered the acceptable blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to…
Driving under the influence is a criminal offense. If a person chooses to drink and drive and causes an accident, they not only face the criminal penalties for doing so but can be punished with compensatory and punitive damages. Victims of DUI accidents can suffer from serious, debilitating injuries that require long-term medical care. Some…
When you are involved in a motor vehicle accident and the other driver caused that accident, you assume that they would be held responsible for your injuries. In most instances, this is the case. However, there are times when the driver is involved in an accident while performing their regular job duties. This scenario opens…
Drunk driving accidents often lead to severe injuries to drivers and passengers involved in the collision. For the driver who was intoxicated, that accident will not only result in a DUI citation, potential jail time, and fines, but it might also lead to an injury lawsuit. In most states, driving while under the influence and…
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