personal injury lawsuits
Comparative Fault in Washington State
Washington is a pure comparative fault state. Under RCW 4.22.005, any contributory fault of the claimant reduces the amount awarded to them by their share of [...]
Arbitration Required in Certain Civil Cases
In Washington State, there are two levels of trial courts that both have jurisdiction in personal injury claims. Washington District Courts are courts of [...]
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative dispute resolution is a procedure used to hopefully resolve a dispute without a trial. There are two primary methods of dispute resolution, [...]
Defense Medical Exams
In a personal injury lawsuit, the defense may ask for a medical examination of you by their a doctor of their own choosing. If you have personal injury [...]
Are Accident Recoveries Taxable?
Recoveries in personal injury settlements arising out of car accidents are generally not taxable. This same rule applies to other personal injury settlements. [...]
What is a Statute of Limitations?
A statute of limitations sets the time in which a legal action must be commenced. In Washington, the statute of limitations on personal injury claims arising [...]
Wrongful Death and Survival Actions
There are four types of wrongful death and survival actions in Washington. The wrongful death statutes generally allow family members to recover their own [...]
What Are the Steps Involved in a Personal Injury Claim?
While every case is unique, personal injury claims will generally follow the same road to trial. But the claim may resolve by settlement anywhere along this [...]
Posting on Social Media
Posting on social media after an accident can have a serious impact on your personal injury claim. Insurance claims adjusters and defense attorneys are looking [...]
The Deposition in a Personal Injury Case
Most personal injury claims settle before trial. But either because settlement negotiations reach an impasse or the statute of limitations is about to expire, [...]