If you are injured, it might benefit you to seek the assistance of a Washington personal injury attorney to help wade through the legal filing process for compensation. Do You Need a Personal Injury Attorney? There are many benefits to hiring an attorney to file and monitor your personal injury case. However, only you can …
The death of a loved one is tragic. It can be especially hard if your spouse or parent died because of another’s negligent actions. You may be struggling to cope not only with your loss, but with medical bills and other expenses. If your loved one was the family breadwinner, you may be wondering about …
The sad and scary reality is that anyone can be the victim of a violent crime. Crime can happen anywhere at any time. To protect patrons and tenants, businesses and property owners have a duty to make sure proper security measures are in place. If you suffered crime-related injuries because an owner failed to provide …
There is no excuse for drinking and driving. In fact, drunk driving is one of the most reckless decisions a person can make behind the wheel. Anyone who chooses to consume alcohol and operate a vehicle is also breaking the law. If you were hurt by a drunk driver, they should be responsible for your …
Drivers today are presented with a seemingly endless amount of distractions. From cell phones to GPS navigation systems, there are plenty of distractions that can pull our eyes from the road. If another driver hit you because they were paying attention to someone or something else when their eyes should have been on the road, …
Intentionally dangerous driving, especially when it targets another motorist, is hazardous to everyone on the road. This behavior is known as aggressive driving, and in extreme cases, road rage. Aggressive driving is dangerous and can cause accidents, injuries, and fatalities. If your family member was killed, or you were injured, because of an aggressive driver’s …
Rear-end and side-impact car accidents are a primary cause of whiplash injuries. If you or a loved one suffered from whiplash following a car accident, you may be eligible to seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, property damage to your vehicle, and more. A Seattle whiplash injury lawyer can assess your situation, determine if …
When you have worked so hard to make the right decisions for your elderly loved ones, discovering that nursing home abuse has occurred can be devastating. Fortunately, with the help of a Seattle nursing home abuse lawyer, you may be able to seek justice on their behalf. Look no further than the offices of Ben …
Riding a bicycle through the scenic streets of Tacoma, Washington can be an enjoyable experience—until a driver who is not paying attention crashes into you, causing injury and damaging your bicycle. If you were the victim of a bicycle accident and suffered injuries as a result, you may be entitled to compensation. A Tacoma bicycle …
The death of a loved one can be a crushing blow. If they lost their life because of someone else’s negligence, it can be even more devastating. In cases like these, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your family’s loss. In the state of Washington, Revised Code of Washington § 4.20.010 allows you …
If you or a loved one were injured or assaulted on a commercial property because there was not adequate security to ensure your safety, you may be entitled to financial compensation. However, identifying the at-fault party and building a successful case can be a challenge on your own. A Tacoma negligent security lawyer can guide …
Like most people, you rely on doctors, surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare providers and facilities to provide you with proper care when you need it. It can be frustrating, stressful, and frightening when the care you receive makes your condition even worse. Medical errors are now the third-leading cause of death in the United States. …
If you or a loved one were involved in an accident in Tacoma, Washington and suffered a whiplash injury, you may be eligible to seek compensation and hold the at-fault party accountable. A whiplash injury is commonly caused by a rear-end collision or other type of motor vehicle accident. As the Mayo Clinic describes, “whiplash …
Insurance companies in Tacoma and all over Washington State are required to offer uninsured motorist and PIP (personal injury protection) coverage to their policyholders, according to Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner guidelines. While not mandatory, uninsured motorist or PIP insurance can work to your advantage if you ever need to use it. If …
Ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft have changed the way we get around and made commuting more convenient for millions. Unfortunately, ridesharing drivers can get into accidents like anyone else. To date, ridesharing services have increased the total number of fatal car accidents in the United States by an estimated 2-3% each year. If you …
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), rear-end collisions are the most frequent type of car accident in the United States, accounting for 29 percent of all crashes. Of the nearly 2 million rear-end collisions that take place each year, about 1,700 people die and another 500,000 are injured. Driver distraction is by …
Were you injured in a car accident involving a police chase? Whether you were a driver or passenger in the vehicle being pursued or the occupant of another vehicle on the road who happened to be struck by either the police vehicle or the vehicle being pursued, you are entitled to full financial compensation. Do …
Failure to yield the right of way can cause dangerous car accidents that result in serious injuries. Insurance Information Institute (III) research cited failure to yield the right of way as the fourth leading cause of car accidents in 2018, with drivers who failed to yield causing 3,579 accidents. Were you or someone you love …
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) research cites the effects of alcohol consumption on a driver’s ability to operate their vehicle. Drunk drivers experience a lack of judgment, muscle coordination, and self-control. These results of overconsumption of alcohol make safe driving impossible and put every driver, pedestrian, bicyclist, and motorcyclist on the road in …
When a driver sharing the road with you is talking, texting, or engaging in social media on their handheld phone, they cannot fully focus their attention on their driving or on the road. A driver can also be distracted by in-dash entertainment, navigation systems, and other factors. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) …
