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City of Burien Upholds Ban of Dangerous Pit Bull, But Will Not Destroy Animal | Seattle Accident Attorney

Posted on September 21, 2010 by mischelle

This morning I attended a “Dangerous Dog” hearing in the City of Burien.  The hearing involved an appeal by the owners of a dangerous pit bull dog. The owners were appealing the City’s determination that the dog was dangerous and should be banned from the city limits. That pit bull attacked and seriously injured my client Jeanette Cunningham on July 24, 2010 in the City of Burien.  The dog was eventually confiscated by the City … Continue reading →

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Accident Victims Now Being Charged “Crash Tax” for Accidents They Didn’t Cause | Seattle Injury Attorney

Posted on September 5, 2010 by admin

The New York Times recently reported on a new charge being assessed by governmental municipalities.  The charge?  Well, being in an accident — that you didn’t cause! It appears that the bad economy has caused many cities to begin thinking of new ways to raise revenue.  The city of Chicago now charges accident victims for basic city emergency services that used to be paid for by the tax base.  Now, if you’re hit or injured … Continue reading →

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Settle Your OWN Personal Injury Case | Seattle Accident Attorney

Posted on September 4, 2010 by chris

Not every case needs a lawyer.  In fact, for most small cases you can settle the case on your own without an attorney.  But what is a small case?  There are no hard and fast rules.  But most smaller cases will share one or more of the following characteristics: The injuries are minor and usually resolve within a few months. The medical bills and wage loss are usually no more than a few thousand dollars … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Factors When Hiring the Best Attorney for your Accident Case | Seattle Injury Lawyer

Posted on September 3, 2010 by chris

After practicing law and representing accident and malpractice victims for nearly 18+ years, I’ve learned the most important factors one should consider when one decides to hire a lawyer for his/her accident case.  Here are my Top 10 Factors you should consider when choosing your personal injury attorney:     1.  Choose a Specialist.  You should hire an attorney who concentrates his or her practice exclusively in the field of personal injury law.  There are many … Continue reading →

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What’s My Accident Case Worth? l Seattle Personal Injury Attorney

Posted on July 29, 2010 by admin

“What’s my injury accident case worth??” This is perhaps the question I am asked most often by clients and prospective clients.  How does one determine the value of a case?  What factors are used to determine value?  How can one maximize the value of his or her case? Great questions, but often times no easy answers.  Let’s first discuss how personal injury claims are valued.  There are numerous factors that may influence value.  These may include: … Continue reading →

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Parents Beware: You Can Be Held Responsible for Your Child’s Car Accident l Seattle Injury Lawyer

Posted on July 14, 2010 by admin

Many parents may fear the time when their child receives a driver’s license and starts to drive the family car.  The real fear is if the child causes a serious car accident.  The important question is: Can the parents be held legally responsible for that car accident?  In a word, yes. In Washington, there is a law known as the Family Car Doctrine.  This doctrine states that the parents can be held legally liable for … Continue reading →

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Parents’ decision hurts their child l Seattle Accident Lawyer

Posted on May 21, 2010 by mischelle

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 $300,000.  The driver was a 22-year-old young woman.  She had no insurance, and worked as a waitress.  She was allegedly … Continue reading →

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