Car Collisions Caused by Dangerous Roadside and Shoulder Conditions
If you have been injured in a car accident that involved hitting a utility pole or other object along the side of a road, or experienced a loss of control due to a steep slope along the side of a road, you might have a claim against the governmental entity responsible...
Auto Insurance Tip: Maximize your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Underinsured Motorist (UIM) Benefits
By: Lisa Benedetti
As personal injury attorneys, we see far too often people who have been seriously injured in car accidents who will never be fully compensated for their damages. Why? Because there is not enough insurance.
According to a recent study by the Insurance...
Crossover Collisions: Prevention by Median Barriers
Head-on, crossover car accidents are among the most serious types of collisions because of the severe injuries that often result. According to one study, 30% of cross-median crashes result in serious injuries and fatalities. A Washington State Department of Transportation Median...
How Dangerous, Hidden Stop Signs can cause Car Crashes
By Ray Kahler and Keith Kessler
GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES’ LEGAL DUTY TO DESIGN AND MAINTAIN SAFE ROADS UNDER WASHINGTON STATE LAWIf you were injured due to a driver running a stop sign, you might have a claim against the governmental entity responsible for...
What to Do with Your Medical Bills in a Personal Injury Case
By Ray Kahler
How to get your medical bills paid after an injury depends on the circumstances of how and where an injury occurs.
SOURCES OF MEDICAL COVERAGEWith the expansion of access to medical insurance through the Affordable Care Act,...
Preparing for Your Consultation with a Personal Injury Lawyer
By: Andrew Ackley
DOCUMENTS TO BRING TO YOUR FREE PERSONAL INJURY CONSULTATIONWhat to Look for When Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney in Washington State
If the case involves serious life-changing or life-ending circumstances, it is important to choose an attorney who is highly experienced, talented, and well respected by their peers and foes.
The Stritmatter Firm is one of the top-rated personal injury law firms in the State and is nationally known. Our...
What is a Wrongful Death Case in Washington State?
One of the worst times in a person’s life is the death of a loved one, especially when it was caused by the fault of another. Although the person who died can no longer hold the at-fault party responsible, Washington law allows that person’s estate to do so in their place.
What is Subrogation and How Does it Impact my Personal Injury Claim?
Subrogation is the legal doctrine that says: if you receive money from a personal injury claim, whoever paid your medical bills may be entitled to repayment for the bills it paid, out of the money to receive.
What is a Contingency Fee Agreement?
A contingency fee agreement is a contract with a law firm to represent you in a personal injury case for a fee that is based upon how much you receive in compensation for your injuries. If you receive no compensation, then there is no fee for the legal...