Category Archives: Accidents and Crashes
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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Personal Injury Statute of Limitations in Washington State
The statute of limitations is the period of time during which a legal action must be started. In Washington State, the limit for starting personal injury cases is three years. But that does not mean you should wait three … Continue reading
Posted in Accidents and Crashes, Lawsuit, Seattle
Tagged lawsuit, limitations, personal injury, statute, washington state
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Washington’s Law of Comparative Negligence
Washington’s law of comparative negligence means that the proportionate share of fault of all potential negligent parties must be considered, even if it involves the conduct of the victim. This means that as the victim, you can be held … Continue reading
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Tagged accident, comparative negligence, damage, definition, injury, law, negligence, washington state
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I Was Injured, But Does That Make it a Case?
Generally, you will only have a legal right to recover compensation if your injuries were caused by another party’s negligence. In Washington, the term “negligence” is defined as a person’s failure to exercise “ordinary care” or the kind of … Continue reading
What is a Personal Injury or Accident Case?
A personal injury case, accident case, or wrongful death case, is any type of claim where a person has been injured, disabled, maimed or killed due to the carelessness of another. The law has a special name for someone whose … Continue reading
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Tagged accident case, attorney, damages, death, injured, lawyers, negligence, personal injury
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What are the “Biggest Mistakes that can wreck your accident case”?
Here is a list of the biggest mistakes that can wreck an accident case.
Should I settle or go to Court?
The first step is always to build a case by collecting and evaluating all of the evidence that can help you secure a fair and reasonable settlement. While the goal of this action is to prepare as if you are … Continue reading
Posted in Accidents and Crashes, Frequently Asked Law Questions, Loss and Grieving
Tagged case, evidence, settlement, trial
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