Nearly 170,000 people died as a result of unintentional injuries in 2018. Unintentional injuries like motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall accidents, and workplace injuries are the third leading cause of death in the US. If your loved one has died as a result of someone else’s negligence or actions, you may want to consider […]
Collision Crash Course: What To Do When You’re Not at Fault
According to the Department of Transportation, in 2019 approximately 36,120 people died as a result of motor vehicle accidents. It doesn’t matter how defensively you drive, the risk of being involved in an automobile collision during your lifetime is significant. Almost six million automobile crashes happen every year in the United States, with rear-end […]
Everything You Need to Do After Motorcycle Accidents
Nearly 5,000 motorcyclists were killed in traffic crashes in 2018 and overall, motorcyclists are overrepresented in accident victims. Motorcycle crashes are ten times more likely than motor vehicle crashes to result in severe injuries and the cost of motorcycle injuries is twice as much as passenger car crashes. Because of the likelihood of severe injuries and […]
Know Your Rights: Finding the Right Disability Rights Advocate
There are approximately 40 million Americans living with a disability today. That’s over 12 percent of the American population! There are a number of different ways in which a disability can impact a person’s life, but many people find themselves needing assistance doing basic tasks such as going to the grocery store or even executing their […]
Making the Most of a Free Lawyer Consultation: 5 Things to Prepare
In the United States, there is no federal constitutional right to counsel in civil cases. No matter how right you are in the case you are pursuing, without an attorney you may be mistreated in the American legal system. The court system consists of procedures and rules that must be followed. Failing to follow rules, […]
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What Is the Statute of Limitations in WA for a Motorcycle Wreck?
As the popularity of riding motorcycles increases, so do the number of motorcycle wrecks. In a normal year in Washington, motorcycle deaths account for about 20% of the annual traffic deaths. In April 2020 the percentage was 53%. Motorcycles provide no protection to the rider during a collision, leaving them more susceptible to serious multiple […]
What To Do If You Get Into an Auto Accident
Car accidents are incredibly common. Did you know that the average person will get into an accident three to four times over the course of their driving career? If you’ve been driving for a while and haven’t been in an accident, consider yourself lucky. However, if you are one of the three million people in […]
How Long does a Car Accident Settlement Take?
Trusting the process after you’ve gotten into a car accident can be difficult. Your vehicle is totaled, you have injuries, and you want to know when you can get the payment that will start righting some of those wrongs. You’re probably wondering how long it’ll take to reach a settlement. Studies show that 3 million […]
When You Need to Get a Lawyer After a Car Accident in CA
A car accident is scary, you will be stunned and may suffer injuries. The after-effects include repair or replacement of your vehicle, medical bills, insurance negotiations, and possibly a lawsuit. According to the California Highway Patrol, in 2017 the State of California had 193,564 injury crashes and 3,582 fatal crashes that year. No matter how […]
3 Reasons to Wait to Call Your Insurance Agent After a Car Accident
You’ve just been in a car accident. Your head is hurting and your mind is spinning. What happened? Were you at fault? Who else was involved and what is the extent of any injuries? You’re trying to sort it all out, and there’s one thing glaring in your thoughts: Will my insurance policy cover this? […]