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How to Handle the Insurance Company in a Personal Injury Case | Seattle Premier Accident Attorney

In those cases where you have been injured by a negligent party who has insurance, you will at some point have to deal with the insurance company. You will likely need to address questions of liability and damages, including payment for past and future medical expenses and other damages incurred. Dealing with the insurance company can be a daunting and unsatisfying task. You are likely already under a tremendous amount of stress in addition to the … Continue reading

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Should Washington State Allow Punitive Damages for Outrageous Conduct? | Seattle DUI Accident Attorney

I bet that most citizens have no idea that Washington State does not allow punitive damages.  In fact, Washington is in the minority compared with the other 49 states.  Currently, there are just four (4) states , including Washington State, in the United States that do not allow punitive damages to be assessed against a wrongdoer for committing intentional, outrageous or reckless conduct.  As the name suggests, “punitive damages” are a form of punishment.  Punitive damages are … Continue reading

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Washington State Auto Fatality Collision Statistics [Infographic] | Seattle Premier Accident Attorney

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Dog Bites to Children May Cause Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder | Seattle Premier Dog Bite Lawyer

The journal Contemporary Pediatrics recently publised a story about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in children as a result of being bitten by dogs. PTSD is a severe anxiety disorder that develops following one’s exposure to a traumatic event.  PTSD symptoms include re-experiencing the traumatic event many times well after the event, nightmares, sleep problems, avoidance of stimuli that may recall the trauma, and impair one’s ability to cope to other stressful situations. There are … Continue reading

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How to Pursue a Wrongful Death Case in Washington State | Seattle Premier Accident Lawyer

No one is ever prepared for the sudden and unexpected death of a loved one.  Adding to this extreme emotional distress is when the death is caused by the negligence of another person, corporation or governmental entity. In Washington State, the term negligence is simply defined as the failure to exercise ordinary care under the circumstances.  A truck driver who causes another motorist’s death by running a stop sign, or failing to stop in time … Continue reading

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New Law to Increase Prison Time for DUI Driving Deaths Dies in Washington State? | Seattle Drunk Driving Accident Attorney

During the last session in the Washington State Legislature, a new House Bill 1646 was introduced that would have increased the sentencing range for driving under the influence (DUI) homicide to the equivalent of Manslaughter 1st degree. Legislators Rep. Orcutt sponsored the event and Reps. Ahern, Pearson, Hope, Klippert and McCune co-sponsored. The standard sentence range for vehicular homicide in Washington State is 31 to 41 months in prison (3.5 years maximum), a range the … Continue reading

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Bicycles and Children: The Statistics | Seattle Premier Injury Collision Attorney

Bicycles are very much a part of childhood. At some point, nearly every child has owned and/or ridden a bicycle on or near the streets that are shared with motor vehicles. In the United States, more than 70% of children ages 5 to 14 ride bicycles.  They ride 50% more than the average adult cyclist. With so many children riding bicycles, it’s no surprise that many are involved in accidents with motor vehicles. Other than automobiles, … Continue reading

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