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Car and Truck Accidents
- Washington Car v. Horse Accident Results in $2.7 Million Verdict
- Tickets Flying - New Washington Cell Phone Law
- Hit & Run Car Accident in Bellevue Shows Why UM Insurance Needed
- New Tough Cellphone Law Begins June 10th
- Old Tires Sold As New Highly Dangerous l Kirkland WA Car Accident Lawyer
Motorcycle Accidents
- Marysville Motorcyclist Hit Following Tire Blow Out l Kirkland Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
- Aging Bikers Hopping on Trikes
- 2009 Motorcycle Fatality Statistics
- Seattle Scooter Accident Settles for $7 Million l Washington Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
- Motorcycle Riding in Wet Weather
Wrongful Death & Fatal Accidents
- 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
- Fatal Issaquah Motorcycle Accident Caused by Being Cut-Off l Kirkland Fatal Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
- Wrongful Death Damages Enhanced for Dependant Parents l Seattle Wrongful Death Attorney
Pedestrian & Crosswalk Accidents
- 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?
- Is Seattle One of The Most Dangerous Cities for Pedestrians?
Bicycle Accidents
- 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
- Bicycling Made Easier by Pavement Markings in Redmond and Kirkland l Kirkland Bike 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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News
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Posted on 6/15/2010 - Severed Leg Caused By Silverdale, WA Bike Crash...
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Car and Truck Accidents
- What Do You Do When A Car Accident Is Caused by Criminal?
- How Can Two Juries on Same Washington Case Come to Opposite Conclusions?
- Distracted Driving and Your Washington Accident Case
- Tips to Avoid the "Silent Killer" Preventing You from Sleeping at the Wheel and Causing a Washington Car Accident
- Gaps in Your Medical Treatment Can Kill Your WA Accident Case
Motorcycle Accidents
- Top 7 Things NOT to do After a Washington Motorcycle Accident
- 10 Things TO DO After a Washington Motorcycle Accident
- Spinal Cord Injury from Washington Motorycle Accident
- Five Motorcycle Safety Myths That Can Be Deadly
- 5 Tips for Safe Motorcycle Riding in Washington
Pedestrian & Crosswalk Accidents
- 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
- Seattle Bicycle Danger Zones Mapped By Seattle Times
- New mapping tool for bicycle riders in Seattle and other select cities.
General
FAQ Categories:
Car and Truck Accidents
- Who has the right of way at an uncontrolled intersection in Washington?
- What is Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance?
- What is Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist (UIM) insurance?
If an insurance adjuster calls me after my accident to ask me questions, can I talk to her?
A friend was in a car accident and broke his leg. He got a lot of money. Will my case be worth as much as his?
- I have been involved in a Seattle car accident and the medical bills are mounting. The insurance company for the driver who hit me says they will pay my medical bills and give me a "little something" for pain and suffering. They have asked me to sign a release. Should I take them up on their offer?
- The insurance company for the driver who hit me says they need me to sign a document (medical records release) before they can pay my medical bills. Should I sign the medical release?
- I was injured in a rear-end collision but there was little damage to my car. The other driver’s insurance company says there’s no way I could’ve been injury when there’s little damage to my car and they’re refusing to pay for my medical bills. What do I do now?
Motorcycle Accidents
Hit while sharing a lane – Who’s at fault?
- What if a loved one has been killed as the result of an accident that was not their fault?
- What should I say to the other party involved in the accident or their insurance adjuster?
- How long will it take to get a fair and reasonable settlement offer?
- Why do I need to enlist the help of an experienced Washington motorcycle accident lawyer?
- How many people are injured or killed in the United States in motorcycle accidents?
What is the main cause of death in Washington motorcycle accidents?
- What if I am involved in a motorcycle accident that was not my fault?
General
- How much money is my Washington motorcycle accident case worth?
- What is a Personal Injury Case?
- I was on a jury and the plaintiff was asked for her medical bills to be repaid. The jury thought that the bills were probably all covered by insurance. Was this correct?
- How often do you "win" your cases?
- I settled my Seattle car accident case with the at-fault driver's insurance company. Do I have to pay taxes on my injury settlement money?
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FAQs
Car and Truck Accidents
- Who has the right of way at an uncontrolled intersection in Washington?
- What is Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance?
- What is Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist (UIM) insurance?
Motorcycle Accidents
Hit while sharing a lane – Who’s at fault?
- What if a loved one has been killed as the result of an accident that was not their fault?
- What should I say to the other party involved in the accident or their insurance adjuster?