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Car and Truck Accidents
- Window Tint in Sunnyside, WA new Hot Button Issue for Police
- Over 40% of Police Car Accident Fatalities Related to No Seat Belt Use
- Emergency Vehicles Get Better Protection by New Law
- Washington Car v. Horse Accident Results in $2.7 Million Verdict
- Tickets Flying - New Washington Cell Phone Law
Motorcycle Accidents
- Motorcycle Rider Killed in Lacey Accident, Alcohol Suspected
- Iowa Football Player Hit Head-On by Truck Turning Left - Walks Away Without Serious Injury
- Kirkland, WA Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Rear-End Accident on 405 Freeway
- WADOT To Pay 2 Million To Olympia Motorcyclist Serious Hurt Due To Bad Road Design
- Marysville Motorcyclist Hit Following Tire Blow Out l Kirkland Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Wrongful Death & Fatal Accidents
- Fatal Accident Involving 2 Semi-Trucks on I-90 Kills 2
- Fatal Tri-Cities WA Motorcycle Accident Kills Husband and Injures Wife
- Toddler Killed by Truck Backing Out of Driveway near Ferndale, WA
- "Melrose Place" Beauty Charged in Fatal DWI Car Accident
- Renton, WA Bicycle v. Pedestrian Accident Resulting in Death of Pedestrian l Kirkland WA Wrongful Death Attorney
Pedestrian & Crosswalk Accidents
- Man Running to Work Hit By Semi-Truck in West Seattle
- When Walking the Dog turns into a Nightmare! Issaquah Pedestrian Hit in Crosswalk
- Bellevue Man Seriously Injured Filling Gas Tank on I-5
- Walking and texting dangerous? l Kirkland WA Pedestrian Injury Attorney
- Can a City Be Sued when a Car Kills a Pedestrian in a Crosswalk?
Bicycle Accidents
- Seattle installs "Bike Box" on Capital Hill, new bicycle safety device
- CNN article discusses Clash between Bicycles and Cars
- How Many Years In Jail Can You Get For Road Rage Driving?
- LA Road Rage Driver Convicted of 6 Felonies l Seattle Bike Lawyer
- What would you do if you were paralyzed in a hit & run bike accident? l Washington Spine Injury Attorney
Patient Safety
- New Online Website Rates Washington Health Care Providers
- 12 Tips for Parents who need a Hospital for their Children
General
- Confessions of a Washington Trial Attorney l Kirkland Injury Attorney Max Meyers
- Sotomayor Confirmed as New U.S. Supreme Court Justice l What Can We Expect?
- Seattle Federal Court Jury Swayed By Wife of Cop Juror in Shooting Case
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Posted on 2/18/2011 - Bremerton Motorcycle Accident Critically Injures Rider...
Posted on 2/10/2011 - Pike Place Market Car Accident Pins Woman Between Car & Produce Truck...
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Car and Truck Accidents
- Almost 20% of Washington Drivers Have No Insurance l Kirkland Car Accident Attorney
- Is your vehicle window tint so dark it's illegal in Washington?
- 63% of Youngest Drivers Plead Guilty to Driving Distracted
- New Washington State Law forces drivers to move over away from emergency vehicles on highways.
- What Does It Take to Get a $30M Jury Verdict in Washington?
Motorcycle Accidents
- What happens when you're injured in a Washington motorcycle accident as a passenger and it's the bike driver's fault?
- Fewer Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in U.S. During 2010, but in Washington state that's not the case.
- Jackets with an Air Bag liner can protect riders in Washington Motorcycle Accidents.
- Top 7 Things NOT to do After a Washington Motorcycle Accident
- 10 Things TO DO After a Washington Motorcycle Accident
Wrongful Death & Fatal Accidents
- Two Killed in Fatal Car Accident Near Graham, Washington
- Siblings in Washington State Have Big Hurdle to Jump in Bringing a Wrongful Death Claim.
- What Kills 6,000 People Per Year in the U.S.?
Pedestrian & Crosswalk Accidents
- Seattle Woman Hit By Metro Bus in Crosswalk Settles Lawsuit For 4.5 Million Two Weeks Before Trial
- Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Washington on the rise in 2010.
- How much jail time do you get for a fatal Washington hit-and-run of a pedestrian?
- 12 Tips for Finding a Hospital for Your Child
Bicycle Accidents
- Do some people hate bicycle riders enough to put thumb tacks on a road that will see 10,000 riders on it during the annual Cascade Bicycle Club's Seattle to Portland bike ride?
- Olympia, WA Bicycle Rider May Face Bias Problem Following Serious Injury Accident.
- City of Seattle working on replacing the most dangerous storm water drains that cause the most bicycle accidents.
- New Bill would require Washington cars to give at least 3 feet clearance when passing bicycles.
- Seattle Bicycle Danger Zones Mapped By Seattle Times
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Max J. Meyers
Scott McDonald and Associates PLLC |
Max J. Meyers joined Scott McDonald and Associates PLLC in 2000.
He was an assocaite attorney with Strauss & McDonald from 1998 - 2000.
Mr. Meyers has devoted his legal career extensively to representing individuals against insurance companies in personal injury cases involving car accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle/pedestrian accidents and other injury causing accidents. He is licensed to practice in Washington and has handled cases in Washington state courts and the federal court for Western Washington.
Max lives with his wife, Shelly, and English Bulldog Harvey, in Kirkland, Washington. He spends much of his time in activities like pampering his wife, working in their garden, and taking Harvey for short yet invigorating walks.
Education:
Max J. Meyers is a 1998 graduate of the Seattle University School of Law. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Washington State University in 1993. Mr. Meyers counts himself as one of the lucky few who have had the honor of playing for the Washington State University football team as a walk on.
Professional Honors & Activities:
Is a member of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, an organization devoted to protecting individual rights and preserving the civil jury system in Washington.
• Is an arbitrator for civil cases in the King County Superior Court.
• Is a past chair of Washington State Bar Associations Character and Fitness Committee.
• Is a regular volunteer with the King County Bar Association at the Eastside Legal Clinic, which is a clinic that helps people obtain free legal advice in times of need.
• He also volunteers for the KCBA’s Newcomer’s Project, which assists recent immigrants collect wages owed to them from employers whom have refused to pay the wages owed for work performed.
• Is an arbitrator for civil cases in the King County Superior Court.
• Is a past chair of Washington State Bar Associations Character and Fitness Committee.
• Is a regular volunteer with the King County Bar Association at the Eastside Legal Clinic, which is a clinic that helps people obtain free legal advice in times of need.
• He also volunteers for the KCBA’s Newcomer’s Project, which assists recent immigrants collect wages owed to them from employers whom have refused to pay the wages owed for work performed.
Publications:
Co-author of two books:
"The Guide To Washington Injury Cases."
"7 Biggest Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Washington Motorcycle Accident Case."
"The Guide To Washington Injury Cases."
"7 Biggest Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Washington Motorcycle Accident Case."
Bar Admissions:
Mr. Meyers has been a member of the Washington State Bar Association since 1998.
Court Admissions:
State of Washington
United States District Court - Western District
United States District Court - Western District
Community Activities:
Max is active in the community. He is involved in the Pacific Northwest Football Official’s Association www.pnfoa.org and Greater Eastside Junior Football Assocaition www.gejfa.org. He is an active football referee for these associations, and takes great pleasure from his referee duties for local high school and youth football leagues each football season. He is also active in his church www.eastlakecc.com.
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Car and Truck Accidents
- How Much Will It Cost If You're Not Wearing A Seat-Belt?
- What Happens When Your Teenager Causes a Fatal Washington Car Accident?
- How Did Facebook Use Terminate One Woman's Disability Benefits?
- What Percent of Teen Cellphone Users Admit to Texting While Driving?
Pedestrian & Crosswalk Accidents
Bicycle Accidents
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Car and Truck Accidents
- HANDLING CAR REPAIRS: I was injured and my car was damage in a Seattle car accident. How do I get my car fixed without hurting my injury claim?
- ADJUSTER CLAIMS THERE'S A TIME LIMIT: After my recent car accident the insurance adjuster sent me a letter saying that if I don't call back within the next 14 days they will close my case and consider the matter concluded. Can they do this?
- What is my Seattle car accident case worth?
Motorcycle Accidents
- NO ENDORSEMENT ON LICENSE: I was hit by a car will riding my motorcycle but I don't have a motorcycle endorsement on my driver's license, can I still make an Washington motorcycle accident injury claim?
- I was in a Kirkland motorcycle accident recently but wasn't wearing my helmet, do I still have a case?
- I was seriously hurt in a recent Kirkland motorcycle accident. Should I contact a Kirkland motorcycle accident attorney now? If I do decided to contact an attorney how long do I have before deciding whether or not to file a lawsuit?
Pedestrian & Crosswalk Accidents
- What if I was hit as a pedestrian while jay walking?
- How much is my Seattle pedestrian or crosswalk accident case worth?