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Many clients are surprised to learn that they might be able to settle the case before they even file a lawsuit. In fact, most personal injury claims are settled without the need for a lawsuit, or very early on in the litigation. This is possible because the job of a personal injury lawyer is to [...]

I had to turn down a very serious motorcycle injury case the other day.  The reason?  The guy was hit by an uninsured motorist, but he (the prospective client) had not purchased uninsured motorist (UM) coverage on his motorcycle.
As he was riding his Harley, a car pulled out in front of him.  He braked suddenly, [...]

The lawyer you choose may be one of the most important factors in determining the success or failure of your case. Such a decision should be made with care. Unfortunately, choosing a lawyer can be intimidating for people who have never been through the claims process. You may be justifiably concerned about ending up with [...]

As a personal injury and accident lawyer for the last 17+ years, it is extremely important to know the laws governing insurance to get the best possible result for accident victims.  Often, a more detailed understanding of insurance law can mean the difference in receiving full compensation for your injuries.
Take, for example, the case of [...]

After an accident, one of your first concerns will probably be whether your injuries and property damage are covered by auto insurance. Luckily, you probably have at least some insurance coverage, because 48 states make auto insurance mandatory. (The other two, Wisconsin and New Hampshire, allow residents to drive without insurance as long as they [...]

You’ve been injured in an accident.  The accident was caused by someone else, so you have a claim against that person’s insurance company.
The full extent of your injuries may not be obvious immediately after an accident. Some people may feel that they did not sustain a serious injury, only to discover weeks or months later [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Understandably, most people have no idea how the claims process works when it comes to evaluating and settling a personal injury claim.  There are some important points to understand.
First, people should understand that there is a big difference between the settlement value of a case and the actual value a jury may determine.  Settlement value is [...]

SEATTLE, WA.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 [...]