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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
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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
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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
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Bicycle and Motor Vehicle Duties Related to Bicycles, Part 1
Closed Routes Though bicycles enjoy the same rights as motor vehicles, there are expectations to this with some routes in Washington State that are closed to bicycles. Due to construction or because the route in question is too dangerous … Continue reading
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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
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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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