Can Rideshare and Delivery Companies Be Held Liable for Their Drivers’ Auto Accidents?
Can rideshare and delivery companies be held liable for their drivers’ auto accidents? Ride-share companies and food delivery services are popping up all over the state. Whether you hitch a ride with Uber or order dinner from DoorDash, one question is whether you can hold these companies liable when their drivers cause accidents. In some…
How Does an Accident Affect Car Insurance Rates?
How does an accident affect car insurance rates? Car accidents go on your driving record, which means they may affect your insurance rates. How long they will affect it, and by how much, all depend on the severity of the accident, the payout by the insurance company, and whether or not you caused it. Regardless,…
What Are the Most Common Defense Strategies in a Truck Accident Claim?
What are the most common defense strategies in a truck accident claim? When filing a claim against a commercial trucking company, you are often going up against a large team of attorneys and a big insurance company. With that power comes numerous defense strategies, including placing the blame on the victim, to lessen how much…
What Causes Traumatic Brain Injuries?
What causes traumatic brain injuries? Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can occur from a variety of situations, but the more common include trips and falls, recreational sports, motor vehicle accidents, and gun violence. TBIs range from mild to severe. Sometimes, a person can fully recover from their TBI with no long-term effects. Other times, a patient…
What If I’m Hit by a Car Outside of the Crosswalk?
What if you’re hit by a car outside of the crosswalk? When a vehicle strikes a pedestrian, you assume that the pedestrian has the right-of-way. But what if the pedestrian wasn’t in the crosswalk? Who is liable when there are no crosswalks indicating a pedestrians’ right to pass, and would the driver still be liable…
When Are Property Owners Liable for Slip-and-Fall Accidents?
When are property owners liable for slip-and-fall accidents? A slip-and-fall accident is not uncommon in the United States. While common, being successful in a slip-and-fall accident case varies, depending on how strong the evidence is to prove fault. Without having a strong case for establishing fault, your chances of receiving the compensation you need for…
Facts to Know about the Insurance Fair Conduct Act
What should you know about the Insurance Fair Conduct Act? Unless you have recently filed a claim with an insurance company, you may be unaware of the Act (IFCA). The IFCA took effect December 2007 here in Washington, and it is designed to protect policyholders when their insurance company unfairly or unjustly denies their insurance…
How to Fight Back against Bad Faith Insurance Acts
How can you fight back if your insurance company acts in bad faith? You pay your premiums with your insurer on time, and in return, you expect that your insurance company will be there when you file a claim. After all, the point of investing in insurance is that it is there for you, even…
Pedestrians Crossing the Highway: Who Is at Fault?
If pedestrians are hit crossing the highway, who is at fault? As you drive through city streets, you know that pedestrians have the right of way. That is why you look out for them in neighborhoods, only pass through crosswalks when they are clear, and exercise caution. When a pedestrian is crossing an interstate highway,…
Trick or Treat: Avoid Slip-and-Fall Claims This Halloween
Will you avoid slip-and-fall claims this Halloween? While you get the costumes ready, break out the decorations, and make sure you are fully stocked up on the best candy, what steps have you taken to improve your home’s safety? Halloween is that time of the year that lets homeowners completely transform their property. While you…