The National Safety Council recently announced new findings regarding cell phone use and driving. NSC states that every year at least 1.6 million car accidents are caused by cell phone use. This number was previously thought to be far less, or no more than 600,000 accidents caused by cell phones.
“We now know that at least 1.6 million crashes [...]
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New study shows 1 in 4 accidents caused by cell phone use l Seattle Accident Attorney
Not Every Accident Case Needs a Personal Injury Attorney l Seattle Accident Lawyer
Many people are surprised to hear a lawyer tell you that not every case needs an attorney. But it’s true. There are many cases where a person can do just fine resolving the claim on their own.
There are some lawyers who disagree with me. These lawyers will tell you that you should ALWAYS call a [...]
Choose a Personal Injury Attorney With Credibility l Seattle Accident Lawyer
If there’s one thing I’ve learned after handling hundreds of personal injury claims over the last 16+ years, and trying nearly 100 jury trials during this same period as well, it is that a lawyer’s credibility is King.
Credibility is the trial lawyer’s best weapon in court. Credibility with the jury. Credibility with the judge. Credibility with opposing [...]
Firing Your Washington Personal Injury Attorney l Seattle Accident Lawyer
Here at Davis Law Group we receive many inquiries from accident victims who want to fire their personal injury attorney and switch lawyers. Perhaps as many as 20-25% of the calls we receive from accident victims are from those who already have a personal injury attorney, but are not satisfied with the current lawyer’s performance [...]
Understanding Wrongful Death Law in Washington l Seattle Accident Attorney
The death of a person that is caused by the conduct of another party may give rise to a “wrongful death” claim. A wrongful death is one where a person dies due to the unlawful conduct of another person or entity. The unlawful conduct can be intentional (e.g., assault or murder) or unintentional (i.e. negligent [...]
Davis Law Group Settles Motorcycle Accident Case l Seattle Motorcycle Injury Attorney
Davis Law Group announces that it has successfully settled a serious motorcycle accident case. The victim, Lester P., was riding his motorcycle on a Seattle street when a car suddenly pulled out in front of him. The motorcycle collided into the driver side door and front fender, causing major injuries to the rider.
After several months [...]
Tragic Motorcycle Accident in Centralia Leaves One Dead l Seattle Wrongful Death Attorney
KOMO 4 News has reported that a motorcyclist died yesterday in an accident in Centralia. Few details of the accident are reported, but the motorclist was 31 years old. He was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, where he was later pronounced.
We offer our sincere condolences to the motorcyclist’s family.
Motorcycle accidents involving wrongful death [...]
A Serious Motorcycle – Car Accident on Capitol Hill l Seattle Motorcycle Accident Attorney
On Friday, March 6, 2009, there was a serious accident involving a motorcycle and two other vehicles that occurred in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle. The accident occurred at the intersection of Belmont Avenue and Bellevue Place yesterday afternoon.
According to eyewitness accounts, the woman who was riding the motorcycle a badly injured leg. The two other vehicles involved [...]
Injured Victims Enter a War Zone l Seattle Personal Injury Attorney
Often I am asked what is the biggest mistake that personal injury victims can make. I discuss the most common mistakes that I see representing personal injury victims in my book, “The Ten Biggest Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Washington Accident Case.” But which one of these mistakes is the biggest? Or the most common?
To [...]
Warning: Motorcycle Riders Must Purchase Adequate Insurance l Seattle Motorcycle Accident Attorney
My office receives several inquiries each month from people who have suffered serious injuries while riding a motorcycle. Unfortunately, I have to turn several of these cases away. Here’s why: most motorcycle riders either do not carry insurance or don’t carry enough insurance to adequately protect them in the event they are injured [...]