Author Archives: Jaclyn
Phases of a Personal Injury Case: Litigation
The deposition is a very important legal proceeding that should almost always involve preparation by the personal injury attorney and the person who is going to be deposed. The person’s performance at the deposition can have a huge influence on … Continue reading
The Discovery Process: Important Process in your Personal Injury Claim
After a personal injury lawsuit is filed and the defendant is properly served in a timely way, both sides participate in a process of exchanging information about the case. This process is known as discovery. There are many different forms … Continue reading
Posted in Attorneys and Lawyers, Lawsuit
Tagged attorney, book, claim, injury, lawyer, personal injury, seattle, washington state
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A Mistake in Accident Cases: Failing to Hire a Lawyer When it is Necessary
Failing to hire a lawyer can severely damage your claim, and cause you to receive a significantly lower settlement. If your injuries are serious or permanent, then it usually is in your best interest to hire an attorney to … Continue reading
Posted in Serious Accidents & Catastrophic Injuries
Tagged attorney, hire, injury, lawyer, permanent, serious
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Honesty is Absolutely the Best Policy
A HUGE setback in any injury accident case, is not being absolutely honest with your doctors and the authorities. Your credibility as a victim is extremely important. Oftentimes an incident or claim can only be proven based on what … Continue reading
Bicycle and Motor Vehicle Duties Related to Bicycles, Part 2
Riding on Shoulders vs. Bike Lanes Bicycles are faster than pedestrians, but they are usually slower than motor vehicles, so bicycles are required to keep as far to the right-hand side of the road as is safe, unless making … Continue reading
Posted in Pedestrian, Crosswalk, Bicycle Accidents
Tagged accident, bicycle, drivers, motor vehicles, safety, washington state
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The Crucial First Step After an Accident
An injury accident is a traumatic experience. A moment of inattention on the part of a motorist can result in confusion and injury. Each year in the United States, almost 900 cyclists are killed in collisions with automobiles. Because … Continue reading
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Tagged accident, call 911, evidence, first step, information, report, stay calm, witnesses
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What is a Bicycle?
Bicycles are familiar objects and we all know one when we see it, but to prevent confusion, Washington State law defines a bicycle as a device propelled only by a human power with two wheels in tandem, one of … Continue reading
Posted in Accidents and Crashes, Pedestrian, Crosswalk, Bicycle Accidents, Safety Tips
Tagged accident, attorney, bicycle, bike, collision, law, lawyer, seattle, washington state
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