Suppose you’ve recently been in an automobile accident. Not only do you now need serious repairs to your vehicle, but you’ve also been feeling a little sore. Your physical soreness may not feel much different than a day after going to the gym, and even though you aren’t a doctor, nothing seems to be broken […]
In the US, seatbelts have been required in passenger cars for decades and the CDC has reported that they have saved roughly a quarter-million lives since 1977[1]. However, there are mass-occupancy vehicles that use our roadways daily that do not require seatbelts for all passengers. The primary example of this is the school bus. While […]
While “statute of limitations” is a phrase many people are familiar with, not everyone is sure of the details or how the statues may work in their home state. A statute of limitations is a law that sets a specific time limit on the right to file a case in civil court. If the plaintiff […]
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Two earthquakes hit the Puget Sound region early Friday morning (7/12/19). The quakes measured 4.6 and 3.5 magnitude respectively. The earthquakes began near Monroe, WA and no news outlets have reported any damage in the region. While Washington State experiences frequent low-magnitude earthquakes and tremors, larger ones can result in risks to public safety and […]
The fatal crane collapse in April 2019 is still fresh in the minds of many Seattle residents. Just weeks later, Dallas residents were shocked by a similar fatal crane collapse1. As investigations continue, some reports have surfaced citing common practices that may compromise crane safety and stability. The Seattle Times describes a 2012 crane collapse […]
In recent years there have been class action lawsuits filed claiming that insurance providers violate their own contracts by failing to reimburse policyholders for sales tax, title transfer fees, tag transfer fees, and more after what is considered a “total loss” car accident.1 What does this accusation entail? Under certain coverages, an insurance provider may […]
On Saturday, June 8th, Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson tweeted out the following: “#Alarming as @wastatepatrol in King County has investigated three motorcycle collisions in the past couple days. Two of which resulted in fatalities and the most recent one today in critical injuries. These were rider causing. #RideSafely #HaveYourEndorsement.” The Seattle Times reported […]
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Maritime law, or “Admiralty Law”, are terms most often associated with the 1920 Maritime Marine Act. This congressional act is more commonly known as the Jones Act, though it is sometimes also referred to as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. The Jones Act is federal legislation that protects American workers injured over or near […]
Washington State’s wrongful death law, which dates back to 1909, has been updated after much controversy. The legislative change comes in the wake of the 2015 “Ride the Duck’s” crash that resulted in multiple fatalities. Prior to the changes, the wrongful death law required family members to be US citizens and financially dependent on the […]
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What is the statute of limitations? In Washington State, the statute of limitations on medical malpractice has a few variables. Generally speaking, you have three years from the date of the act or omission which caused your injury to bring a claim. Alternatively, you also have one year from the discovery that your injury was […]
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Should You Accept the Insurance Company’s Offer?
Categories: News
Suppose you’ve recently been in an automobile accident. Not only do you now need serious repairs to your vehicle, but you’ve also been feeling a little sore. Your physical soreness may not feel much different than a day after going to the gym, and even though you aren’t a doctor, nothing seems to be broken […]
Should Buses Require Seatbelts?
Categories: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Train Accidents, Trucking Accidents
In the US, seatbelts have been required in passenger cars for decades and the CDC has reported that they have saved roughly a quarter-million lives since 1977[1]. However, there are mass-occupancy vehicles that use our roadways daily that do not require seatbelts for all passengers. The primary example of this is the school bus. While […]
Statutes of Limitations in Washington State
Categories: News
While “statute of limitations” is a phrase many people are familiar with, not everyone is sure of the details or how the statues may work in their home state. A statute of limitations is a law that sets a specific time limit on the right to file a case in civil court. If the plaintiff […]
Should Seattle Adapt for Earthquake Preparedness?
Categories: News
Two earthquakes hit the Puget Sound region early Friday morning (7/12/19). The quakes measured 4.6 and 3.5 magnitude respectively. The earthquakes began near Monroe, WA and no news outlets have reported any damage in the region. While Washington State experiences frequent low-magnitude earthquakes and tremors, larger ones can result in risks to public safety and […]
What Causes a Crane Collapse?
Categories: What Was He Thinking!?, Workers Comp, Wrongful Death
The fatal crane collapse in April 2019 is still fresh in the minds of many Seattle residents. Just weeks later, Dallas residents were shocked by a similar fatal crane collapse1. As investigations continue, some reports have surfaced citing common practices that may compromise crane safety and stability. The Seattle Times describes a 2012 crane collapse […]
Insurance Providers Accused of Shorting Consumers
Categories: Class Action, Insurance
In recent years there have been class action lawsuits filed claiming that insurance providers violate their own contracts by failing to reimburse policyholders for sales tax, title transfer fees, tag transfer fees, and more after what is considered a “total loss” car accident.1 What does this accusation entail? Under certain coverages, an insurance provider may […]
Western Washington Motorcycle Accidents Cause for Alarm
Categories: Motorcycle Accidents
On Saturday, June 8th, Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson tweeted out the following: “#Alarming as @wastatepatrol in King County has investigated three motorcycle collisions in the past couple days. Two of which resulted in fatalities and the most recent one today in critical injuries. These were rider causing. #RideSafely #HaveYourEndorsement.” The Seattle Times reported […]
Understanding Maritime Law
Categories: Maritime
Maritime law, or “Admiralty Law”, are terms most often associated with the 1920 Maritime Marine Act. This congressional act is more commonly known as the Jones Act, though it is sometimes also referred to as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. The Jones Act is federal legislation that protects American workers injured over or near […]
Washington State Legislature Updates Wrongful Death Law
Categories: Wrongful Death
Washington State’s wrongful death law, which dates back to 1909, has been updated after much controversy. The legislative change comes in the wake of the 2015 “Ride the Duck’s” crash that resulted in multiple fatalities. Prior to the changes, the wrongful death law required family members to be US citizens and financially dependent on the […]
Washington State Medical Malpractice FAQ:
Categories: Medical Malpractice
What is the statute of limitations? In Washington State, the statute of limitations on medical malpractice has a few variables. Generally speaking, you have three years from the date of the act or omission which caused your injury to bring a claim. Alternatively, you also have one year from the discovery that your injury was […]