The city of Seattle is facing legal fallout as a result of its handling of months of protests including cases for personal injury, wrongful death and Civil Rights violations. Interestingly, the largest case may involve a lawsuit filed by a collection of real estate developers, small businesses and property owners who have also filed
What Everybody Should Know About Pain and Suffering Damages in Injury Cases
If you have been in an collision that you believe was as a result of someone else’s fault or carelessness, you may be entitled to compensation. The main aim of the compensation is to get you back into the position you would have been if the injury had not occurred. Naturally there are times where
Car Accident Injury Settlement Basics Every Crash Victim Should Know
What are the car accident injury settlement basics every crash victims should know? The word settlement refers to an agreement between an injured crash victim and a person, entity, or organization legally responsible for causing the victim’s injuries and for compensating the victim for that harm.
In a typical car accident settlement agreement, the injured
How Soon After an Accident Should I Settle My Personal Injury Case?
We had a personal injury client contact our office wondering whether she should settle her injury case. She had been in a relatively serious accident, and her injuries did require an immediate trip to the emergency room, multiple doctor visits and chiropractic treatment. She called us less than one month after her accident. She had
Protect Your Personal Injury Case from Social Media Spying
If you are injured in a personal injury accident of any magnitude, we guarantee you the insurance company will review and monitor your social media accounts. The adjusters and/or their investigators will look for information to discredit you and your injuries. So what is the best policy to protect your personal injury case?
It’s really
Non-Property Owner Tenants May Have Liability for Slip-and-Fall Accidents
The weather in Iowa has been wonderful most of November thus far but winter is not far away. And winter in Iowa generally brings a number of slip-and-fall accidents. Lots of slip-and-fall accidents occur on sidewalks when people are shopping. Many of the store retail locations do not actually own their property. So, can those
How to Choose a Personal Injury Attorney for your Case
How do you choose a personal injury attorney for your case? The first step might be to get a referral from a friend or relative. Most often, a referral from someone who has experience with attorney is a great way to find a lawyer. But if you don’t have a referral source, it may be
What Insurance Companies Won’t Tell You About Your Car Accident
3 Things Not to Say to the Insurance Company After a Car Accident
When you are involved in an auto collision, it is very likely you will end up dealing with insurance companies. Dealing with insurance companies after a car accident can be very confusing. Regardless of whether it is your insurance company, or the insurer of another party in the accident, you can be assured insurers will
Rules for the Scene of a Car or Motorcycle Accident Injury
The moments right after an accident can be disorienting but remaining calm and acting fast works to your advantage. When you’re involved in a car or motorcycle accident, remember to follow these rules:
- Stay at the scene: It’s important to stay on the scene no matter how minor or severe an accident is until