Category: Personal Injury

When your vehicle sustains damage on private property, you deserve clarity about your rights and the steps you can take to lessen your financial losses. Liability depends on the unique circumstances of the incident, whether caused by hazardous conditions, negligent property maintenance, or the actions of another driver. Understanding these factors empowers you to protect...

After a personal injury settlement, you might feel a sense of relief—finally, compensation for your pain and suffering. But then, a new challenge emerges: medical bills, insurance liens, and healthcare providers are all waiting to be paid. This often-unseen struggle can quickly diminish the settlement funds you’ve worked so hard to secure, leaving you with...

When someone suffers a personal injury, the road to recovery often includes not only physical and emotional healing but also financial challenges. Medical bills, lost income, and other expenses can quickly add up, making a fair settlement crucial to regaining stability. Yet, negotiating a settlement is rarely straightforward—it requires a strategic approach, in-depth knowledge of...

Accidents can happen anywhere, including on someone else’s property. File a premises liability claim if you were injured due to unsafe conditions on someone else’s property. Premises liability refers to an owner’s liability for injuries occurring on their property. You can prove your lawsuit by showing the property owner failed to keep their premises safe,...

Yes, you can sue a company if you fall on their property under premises liability laws. Property owners are responsible for addressing hazardous conditions they know about or should reasonably know about. If a fall results from their negligence, the injured party may seek compensation for damages. When Can I Hold a Business Liable For...

The following blog article was updated in January 2022. After an accident, you might be contacted by the other party’s insurance. The claims adjuster assigned to your case could propose a settlement right then and there. You have medical costs, cannot work, and need money, but should you accept the first settlement offered to you?...

A premises liability lawsuit is filed when someone is injured on a property due to the owner’s negligence. Property owners must keep their property safe; failure to do so may make them liable for injuries. If you’re determining whether you have a valid premises liability claim, it’s crucial to consider if the property owner failed to...

Drinking and driving is dangerous. According to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, 2022 was the deadlies year on Washington roads and highways for over 30 years. And according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drug and alcohol impairment is involved in more than half of fatal crashes. To help reduce these tragedies, Washington...

Understanding premises liability and negligence is essential for anyone pursuing legal action for injuries in Washington State. Negligence is a legal concept that involves holding parties accountable for the harm they cause when they fail to take reasonable care to protect others from harm. For example, if you drive your car while intoxicated, you are...

After suffering injuries on someone else’s property, many people blame themselves for their own negligence in causing the accident. But victims should not assume they are to blame for their injuries. An owner or operator of property may have owed you a duty to keep their property safe from the dangerous condition that caused your...