No matter what kind of personal injury case you have, when you hire an attorney it’s their duty to gather evidence that will support your claim during what is called the “discovery” phase of a lawsuit. There are a few different tools that we use to help clients prove that there was negligence or…
When you are involved in a personal injury case, the insurance company has an obligation to settle your case in a prompt and fair manner. If they fail to do so, it can be referred to as acting in “bad faith,” and could have legal implications for punitive damages. Suing Insurance Companies for Bad…
An automobile accident can be a traumatic and devastating event, even if all the expenses are covered. While mandatory auto insurance laws vary, the state of Washington requires a minimum liability coverage, which protects you in case there are injuries and damages caused by your car. It’s much safer to choose an insurance policy…
Last summer, the American Association for Justice issued a report that asserted there are unsound practices in the trucking industry that are making trucking accidents more likely. It states that “Truck drivers – compensated by miles driven, not hours worked – are pushed to ignore safety measures, delay repairs and drive in a fatigued…
There are plenty of ways an inmate can get their sentence shortened, getting hit by a semi truck is not one of the more favorable ones. On February 11, three female inmates working on the side of Interstate 5 in Wilsonville, Oregon were struck and injured when a commercial truck crashed into a ditch,…
In Washington and Oregon, it is currently lawful to drive while using a hands-free device for your phone. That could change, if one Washington state lawmaker has their way. In 2010, Washington state lawmakers made holding your phone or texting while driving a primary offense, which means a police officer doesn’t need any other…
A common question asked, particularly as tax season arises, is whether a settlement from a car accident is considered taxable income. In many types of lawsuits, such as breach of contract cases, discrimination and employment cases, an award may be considered income. If a person receives a large sum of money due to a…
When a personal injury lawsuit is filed, both sides have the right to a deposition, or the ability to have their attorney question the other attorney’s client under oath. The purpose is to allow both sides to be fully prepared with all the known information before a trial commences. There’s no need to be…