Personal Injury

The Importance of Helmets and Protective Gear for Motorcyclists

Motorcycle helmets save lives, which is why Washington state has required that all motorcyclists should wear a DOT-approved helmet when operating their bikes. Wearing a helmet, along with other types of protective gear, can help prevent significant head and bodily injuries from occurring. Motorcycle Helmets – Getting One That Works A proper motorcycle helmet...

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Who’s Liable if You Slip and Fall in a Parking Lot?

Slip and fall injuries often lead to significant setbacks for victims in Washington, and recovering compensation can be particularly challenging. Slip and fall accident victims may be able to recover compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering damages, but determining who is liable for a parking lot slip and fall...

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What are the Symptoms of a Concussion?

Concussions are dangerous, but individuals often do not recognize (or take seriously) the signs and symptoms of these injuries before damage is done. Information from the CDC indicates that there were more than 214,000 hospitalizations as a result of traumatic brain injuries during a recent reporting year. Many of these emergency room visits are...

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Who is Liable For a Slip-and-Fall in a Bus?

Slip and fall accidents are not uncommon, and individuals who sustain injuries due to the negligence of a property owner are often able to recover compensation for their losses. However, what happens if a slip and fall injury occurs on a bus? Bus operators and other common carriers owe a specific duty of care...

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Tips to Drive Safe in the Fog 

Foggy driving - it's not something any of us particularly want to do. However, for those who regularly drive vehicles in Seattle or anywhere throughout Washington, driving through the fog is part of our reality. Driving in the fog presents various types of hazards for drivers and unfortunately, accidents. If you are in a...

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What Is a Subrogation Claim?

Personal injury victims are often able to recover compensation through an insurance settlement or as a result of a jury verdict. The compensation available typically includes coverage of their medical bills, lost wages, and various other expenses they incurred as a result of the injuries. However, the process of recovering this compensation can take...

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Demonstrable Evidence in a Personal Injury Case

When a person sustains an injury caused by the negligent actions of another, they are often able to recover compensation for their losses. In order to successfully recover this compensation, there will need to be “demonstrable evidence.” This type of evidence can establish the at-fault party’s liability for causing harm to the victim. iF...

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Do I Have To Pay Out-of-Pocket After a Car Accident?

If you or somebody you love has been injured in a vehicle accident caused by the negligence of another party, you should be able to recover compensation for your losses. However, receiving compensation through an insurance settlement or as a result of a personal injury jury verdict can take time, but you need to...

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Compensation For Emotional Distress in WA

A personal injury can cause physical pain, and long after the accident, the trauma suffered emotionally is often still very present. Traumatic car accidents, being the victim of violence or of an animal attack, being injured on the job, or any other happening can cause emotional anguish and leave a lasting mark on the...

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