Do the police always need to be called after an auto accident? I was injured in a car accident while I was visiting family in Seattle but I live in another state. In which state should I find an attorney? I live in another state and I rented a car to drive across country. While […]
I want to hire a Washington auto accident lawyer, but I need money to pay my medical bills right now. If I apply for and am approved for the Crime Victims Compensation Fund will I have any issues when I file suit against the other driver? It is possible that if you accept money from […]
The crime victim’s compensation fund was started in the late 70’s after two Washington State newspapers ran stories complaining that criminals had everything paid for by the state while they were in jail, including health care, but that their victims were stuck trying to pay for the damage caused. Washington State legislature decided that this […]
Icy road conditions are not a defense. In Washington State all drivers have to act with due care in regards to road conditions. So if they are icy you need to slow down and continue with caution. If a driver crashes into you because of icy road conditions they can still be held responsible for […]
It is always a good idea to purchase insurance on a rental car, unless you know that you have something that will cover you and the car if you are involved in an auto accident; like a credit card or rental car coverage that is part of your insurance policy. Either way you need to […]
Even though you live in another state you need to hire an experienced personal injury attorney that is licensed to work in the state where the accident happened, in this case Washington. If your claim goes to trial your attorney will have to be licensed in the jurisdiction where the case will take place so […]
Yes! Even if no one was injured you should still call the police so that they can make a report of the accident. Their report will generally contain the other drivers personal information, including insurance, and witness statements along with the details of the accident. If someone was seriously injured it is even more important […]
I went to a consultation with a Washington auto accident lawyer and when I told him that I hadn’t been in to see a doctor yet he pulled out a stack of business cards and referred me to a doctor that he has sent other clients to. Should I go to this doctor? No. This […]
Is an employer free to ask whatever questions they want during an interview? Are there any restrictions to how an employer can monitor an employee during work? Can I be fired for refusing to work overtime? Can an employer fire me without any reasonable cause? I believe I am being sexually harassed at work, but […]
Can I sue my own insurance company? What does “bad faith” mean in regard to an insurance company? The insurance company just sent me a claims release form. Should I sign it? Should I take a quick settlement for my property damage? I was hit by a distracted driver while I was riding my motorcycle. […]