What Are the Dog Bite Laws in Washington State? Dog bite laws in Washington State favor the bite victims, making the owner, keeper or harborer of the dog liable for almost any damages that the animal causes. Unlike some states, Washington does not establish liability for a landlord, unless that person is also the…
Who Can Be Sued in a Truck Accident Case? People who find themselves injured in a truck accident have a number of options when it comes to filing a lawsuit. In Washington and Oregon, one of the legal strategies is to file a lawsuit against any party that might have been responsible, just to…
Boating accidents, like many other personal injury situations, implicate many liability injuries. When someone is hurt in a boating accident, just who is responsible? This will depend upon a number of factors. In Oregon and Washington, the common law of negligence typically governs these boating accidents. If the accidents happen offshore, then federal maritime…
You may be covered, even if you didn’t pay for it. Uninsured motorist coverage can come in very handy. The coverage is used in situations where the driver who caused an accident is operating a vehicle without insurance. Despite mandatory insurance laws in both Oregon and Washington, the state regulatory agencies estimate that close…
New Boating Laws Serve as Safety Reminder Last year, two brothers in Georgia tragically lost their lives when their boat was hit by another piloted by a suspected drunk boater. That tragedy has led to new state legislation, where Georgia boaters can be arrested for boating under the influence of alcohol (BUI) if their…