Being involved in an accident with a rideshare or food delivery driver is a gray area. In some cases, you may be able to hold the company liable, while in others, it falls on the driver instead. Understanding how the law considers these cases and what it means for your injury claim is essential. Rideshare...
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...
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...
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 a car accident 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...
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....
$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...
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...
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...
Experienced Car Accident Lawyers Serving Washington State Residents Injury cases are difficult enough, but when one driver was intoxicated at the time of the accident, the situation becomes even more complicated. Today, we focus on the issue of drunk driving and how that might affect a personal injury case. There are two instances where drunk...
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