Common Terms to Know with TBIs
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), are a severe injury that can occur after a motor vehicle accident, slip and fall, or even a medical error. Sadly, TBIs are becoming more common now that technology knows how to detect them. In some cases, TBIs are minor, and a victim makes a full recovery. In other instances, the…
7 Ways to Avoid a Failed Personal Injury Case
How can you avoid a failed personal injury case? You need funds for your compounding medical bills and time off work. Therefore, you turn to an attorney to file a claim against the at-fault party of your accident. You hope that you will receive fair compensation. Unfortunately, the system is not always fair for plaintiffs….
What are the Most Common Broken Bones in an Auto Accident?
What are the most common broken bones in an auto accident? Many adults go through life never experiencing a broken bone. However, their first broken bone tends to occur in a motor vehicle accident. An accident increases the chances of a fracture because of the impact. While almost any bone is at risk for a…
10 Boat Accident Injuries You Can Avoid
What boat accident injuries can you avoid? Boating accidents are much more widespread than people realize, especially in Washington. When you are close to the waterfront, you take ferries across the harbor, grab your boat out for fishing, and you could even work on a ship. While some accidents are unforeseeable, most accidents that happen…
5 Important Facts Regarding TBI Lawsuits
A traumatic brain injury (TBI), can range from mild to severe. Often these injuries result in long-term consequences for the victim and sometimes are life-threatening. Each day, a person in the United States suffers from a TBI — whether a minor concussion or significant brain injury. Those who survive a TBI have effects that last…
What is the Discovery Process in a Personal Injury Case?
What is the discovery process in a personal injury case? Personal injury cases go through a fact-finding process known as discovery. Discovery is a systematic, official process required for any lawsuit. During your personal injury case, you might experience multiple stages of discovery. The amount of discovery your case experiences and how far it progresses…
Does Jury Selection Play a Role in My Accident Trial?
Does jury selection play a role in your accident trial? When a personal injury claim goes to trial, the plaintiff focuses in on the evidence and experts who will testify. This is critical evidence, and it affects the outcome of any case. However, there is another aspect that many plaintiffs do not realize just as…
Understanding the 20-Day IFCA Notification Requirement
Do you know about the 20-day IFCA notification requirement? If you feel that your insurance company is unreasonably denying your claims or operating in bad faith, you may be able to file a lawsuit under the Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA). However, under IFCA, you must adhere to strict timeframes and protocols. Otherwise, your case…
When Third-Party Liability Insurance Acts in Bad Faith, Does IFCA Apply?
When third-party liability insurance acts in bad faith, does IFCA apply? The Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA) was established by Washington State voters in 2007. It was created as a level of protection for consumers that levies penalties against insurance companies for misconduct. More importantly, consumers will not shoulder the financial burden of holding insurance…
The SnapChat Lawsuit and How it Might Affect Your Own
What is a SnapChat lawsuit? SnapChat has been the primary focus of multiple distracted driving lawsuits; however, one recent incident is nothing short of disturbing. SnapChat’s recent addition of its speed filter – a filter that shows how fast a person is going at the time he or she “snaps” and shares – has been…