Davis Law Group received a call this week from a distraught mother about her 15-year-old son who was hit by a car while crossing the street. The boy received life-threatening injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, collapsed lung, shattered pelvis, shattered leg, broken arm, and internal injuries. The boy’s medical expenses to date are more than [...]
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What is a Deposition? l Seattle Personal Injury Attorney
A deposition is a face-to-face meeting where the attorneys are allowed to ask a witness questions under oath while a court reporter transcribes the session. Any witness that may offer relevant information about the case at trial can be deposed, including you, your doctors, and your friends and family.
Either side may request a deposition at [...]
Filing Your Personal Injury Lawsuit l Seattle Accident Lawyer
Your lawyer’s office should take care of the actual filing of the lawsuit in court. The venue of where the lawsuit will be filed will be dictated by the laws of your state.
In Washington, you will typically file your case in the county where your accident happened, or in the county where one or both of [...]
When Do You File Your Lawsuit? l Seattle Accident Attorney
The law of each state sets deadlines by which you must file your lawsuit. These are called statutes of limitations, and they are usually calculated either from the date of your injury or from the date you discovered an injury that was not immediately obvious. (They may also be extended for minors and people with [...]
Pasco Students Launch Campaign Against Texting and Driving l Seattle Accident Attorney
Students in Pasco, Washington have recently launched a campaign against texting and driving.
The students at Chiawana High School listened to Reggie Shaw from Utah. Mr. Shaw a 19-year-old college student was working as a house painter. He was driving to work in an SUV. Approaching him, in a Saturn sedan, was James Furaro, 38, and [...]
Motorcycle Riders Please Buy UM Auto Insurance l Seattle Accident Attorney
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, [...]
Choosing the Best Lawyer for Your Personal Injury or Accident Case l Seattle Injury Lawyer
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 [...]
Common Defenses Used by Insurance Companies to Defeat Accident Claims l Seattle Injury Attorney
At Davis Law Group we have years of experience dealing with the misrepresentations, exaggerations and outright lies insurance companies commonly use after injury victims make a legal claim. Insurance companies use these “defenses” to try and defeat your claim or to attempt to minimize the value your claim may have. Most people are unaware of [...]
Different Types of Injury Claims in the Field of Personal Injury Law l Seattle Accident Lawyer
Under the law, a personal injury is any harm that you as an individual sustain, including physical injuries, financial costs and emotional trauma. Injuries can also be personal losses, such as losing the care and companionship of a loved one.
As you work to resolve your accident claim, you may hear insurance adjustors, lawyers and doctors [...]
Understanding Insurance Law Can Help Win Your Personal Injury Case l Seattle Accident Attorney
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 [...]