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Top Questions Asked From Someone Hurt in a Car Crash
Top 3 questions we get asked from people who have been hurt in car crash caused by someone else: 1. My insurance company is calling. Do I answer? In order for your auto company to…
Washington State Supreme Court Strengthens PIP Coverage for Victims
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance under an auto policy is intended to protect victims of motor vehicle collisions by covering reasonable, necessary and related medical expenses and lost wages following an injury. PIP coverage applies…
Accidents While on Vacation – PIP insurance
Here in the Pacific Northwest, we await this time of year for nine whole months: these magical weeks of blue skies, clear mountain views, warm sunny days and breathtaking sunsets. I truly believe there is…
Distracted Teen Drivers Increase in Summer Months
Summer is definitely upon us. Apart from summer BBQs and swimming in the sun, there is a darker side to this season that isn’t often talked about, and we are well into it. It is…
Why Auto Insurance Commercials Are Never About Injury Claims
There’s just no way of escaping automobile insurance commercials on television. Right now, some advertising agency somewhere in the United States is being paid obscene amounts of money to produce a commercial for an auto…
Insurance Companies Are Outsourcing Claims Handling to Consumers
Over the past few years, insurance companies are asking people to participate more and more in the investigation and resolution of their claims. With technology that links a consumer’s smart phone to the adjuster in…
Best Used Cars for New Teenage Drivers – 2018
Now that spring is well upon us, many parents of new teenage drivers are looking and shopping for the safest vehicle for their new drivers. As the parent of a 15-year-old myself, I’m going through…
Washington State Keeps Implicit Racial & Ethnic Bias out of Trials
Every trial lawyer prefers a juror who will help and not hurt their client’s case. Probably not a huge revelation, right? But there are still rules. Lawyers can’t just start striking potential jurors in a…
State Legislature Increases Mandatory Arbitration Limits to $100,000
After several unsuccessful attempts, the Washington state legislature recently passed a bill increasing the state’s mandatory arbitration limits from $50,000.00 to $100,000.00. What exactly is mandatory arbitration, you may ask, and why should I care?…
What Are You Looking At?! The Dangers of Distracting Driving
No seriously, what are you looking at? If you’re driving, are you looking at the road, or are you catching up on your favorite blog and texting your spouse about dinner? The unfortunate fact of…
