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...
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...
What to Do With Your Medical Bills in a Personal Injury Case
If you are injured and waiting on a settlement, you do not have to put off treatment or pay every medical bill out of pocket. Medical expenses are often covered through a mix of health insurance, auto or property insurance, and deferred payment arrangements that are resolved when your case ends. Understanding...
Preparing for Your Consultation with a Personal Injury Lawyer
By: Andrew Ackley
DOCUMENTS TO BRING TO YOUR FREE PERSONAL INJURY CONSULTATIONThere are no...
What 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.
Stritmatter Law is one of the top-rated personal injury law firms in the State and is nationally known. Our firm’s...
What Is a Wrongful Death Case in Washington State?
A wrongful death case in Washington State is a legal claim brought when someone dies because of another party’s negligent or wrongful act. The claim allows certain surviving family members to seek financial damages for losses caused by that death. Under Washington law, only specific people can file, and the damages available...
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...
Pedestrian injuries in midblock crosswalks
According to data from the Federal Highway Administration, over 70% of pedestrian fatalities occur at non-intersection locations, including midblock crossings -- marked crosswalks between intersections.
Midblock crossings on multi-lane, busy streets present safety concerns because drivers do not expect pedestrians at locations other than intersections, and on multi-lane roads,...