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Should I sue the other driver or settle for policy limits? l Seattle Accident Attorney

Posted on March 19, 2011 by mischelle
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Here’s a scenario we see quite frequently at the Davis Law Group: You’ve been injured in an accident.  Your medical bills, lost wages and other damages exceed the amount of the other driver’s insurance.  The at-fault insurance company has now offered to tender its policy limits to settle your claim. Do you accept this offer, or do you file a lawsuit against the driver and try to get more? Absent exceptional circumstances, you should probably accept … Continue reading →

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Is Your Insurance Really a Loan? | Seattle Accident Injury Lawyer

Posted on February 27, 2011 by admin

A common question we get from our clients is “Do I have to pay back my own insurance carrier or health plan out of my settlement recovery?”  Unfortunately, and in most cases, the answer is yes. Why is this so?  When you are injured and recover benefits under your own insurance policy (PIP or auto coverage, private health insurance, etc.) for damages you incur as a result of the accident, the insurance contract will almost … Continue reading →

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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 admin

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 admin

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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Drunk Driving Still a Problem in Washington State l Seattle Accident Attorney

Posted on August 1, 2010 by admin

We have signed up 6 cases over the last few months.  Each of them involved a drunk driving accident.  One of them involves the wrongful death of a elderly woman who just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time when a drunk driver ran a stop sign and broad sided her at 50 mph. You would think that the tough laws against drinking and driving would drastically reduce the number of … Continue reading →

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