FREE Reports Library

The Davis Law Group offers informative, FREE reports to accident victims in Washington State.   Currently we offer 12 different reports that cover a variety of topics related to understanding the personal injury claims process and determining if you really need a lawyer.  Reports are available in .pdf format.  

► NEW Report - Catastrophic Injury Cases: Understanding Wrongful Death In Washington State
Report Number: DLG13
Description: In Washington (like most states), a wrongful death claim is governed by a specific statute that was passed by the legislature. The wrongful death statute has specific requirements that must be met before a case may succeed. Read this report to learn more. 

Researching Your Case

► NEW Report - Tough Questions: Questions the insurance adjustors don't want you to ask.
Report Number:  DLG10
Report Abstract: Most insurance adjustors are highly trained adversaries, although most people would never think this, at least not in the beginning of the claims process. Now, most people understand that the insurance company’s job is to make money and that one way it does this is by settling claims for less than the claim is worth. Yet, most people are unaware of how sophisticated, yet simple, the methods the carrier will utilize to help it accomplish this goal. Here are some questions that often will make the insurance company squirm. No, the carrier doesn’t like it when you ask these questions because it either cannot answer the question or worse, the answer is one they do not like to hear.   

► Report - How To Determine The Value Of A Personal Injury Case: What Is Your Car Accident Case Really Worth?
Report Number:  DLG05
Description: There is no magic formula or process by which someone can predict with certainty the amount of money that a personal injury case may be worth. If there were, then society wouldn’t have a need for insurance adjustors, personal injury lawyers, etc. One could simply apply the “formula” to come up with the value of a case.  Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way.  Insurance companies and injured persons rarely agree on a figure.  This report will give you some idea of the factors involved in determining the value of a case.

► Report - Injury Case Roadmap: The Process For Personal Injury Cases
Report Number:  DLG06
Description: More and more insurance companies are taking a very aggressive stance in settling accident claims. Certain carriers have a reputation for making unreasonably low settlement offers, even if the injuries are severe. It may (in some cases it is not) be advantageous to file a lawsuit immediately. Once a lawsuit is filed, the court will set certain milestones and deadlines.  This report will help you understand this process.

► Report - Insurance Industry Settlement Tactics: How To Navigate The Injury Accident Claim War Zone On Your Own
Report Number:  DLG07
Description: Did you know that the day you were injured you entered a war zone with the insurance industry? Over the past 30+ years, the insurance industry has spent billions of dollars on advertising to spread false and misleading information about accident claims. The industry wants people to believe that the justice system is out of control and that people who file lawsuits are getting millions of dollars for minor injuries. This report tells you the truth.

► Report - Mandatory Arbitration: The Alternative To Trial
Report Number:  DLG08
Description: The purpose of Mandatory Arbitration is to reduce court congestion, expedite the litigation process, and to provide a cost effective resolution of civil claims.  In Washington, most of the superior courts have adopted a program known as “mandatory arbitration.” Arbitration is another way to resolve a case instead of going to trial. With arbitration, the court appoints an “arbitrator” who will decide the case by listening to testimony, reviewing evidence, and then issuing an award. The arbitrator is usually an experienced attorney or retired judge. This report helps you to understand the mandatory arbitration process.

► Report - Common Insurance Industry Arguments
Report Number:  DLG12
Report Abstract:    Learn the excuses used by insurance companies to avoid paying a fair and reasonable settlement.  If you have been injured in a car accident insurance companies may try to defeat or diminish the value of your claim with a laundry list of arguments that include some of the arguments detailed in this report.

► Report - Buyer Beware: Things To Know About Buying Car Insurance In Washington State
Report Number:  DLG01
Description: This report includes sections called:
--The Minimum Insurance Requirements for Washington State
--When the other driver has no insurance or not enough insurance
--Should I apply for benefits under my own insurance policy?
--Does My Own Insurance Company Have to Be Reimbursed?

► Report - Do's & Don'ts Checklist: Talking With An Insurance Adjustor
Report Number: DLG14
Description: If you have been in a car accident you will be interviewed by both an adjuster from your own insurance company and by an adjuster from the other party’s insurance company. Both adjusters are trying to minimize the amount of money that their company will pay. Follow this tip sheet to make sure you do not jeopardize your personal injury claim during these phone interviews.

Choosing The Right Attorney

► Report - Buyer Beware: What You Need To Know About Lawyer Advertising
Report Number:  DLG02
Description: You need to know a few things about lawyer advertising. For example, if you look through the yellow pages you’ll see that the ads placed by attorneys all say essentially the same thing. Very few of them actually give good useful information to make it easier for you to choose a good lawyer for your case. Although the yellow pages are a good place to get names of attorneys, you need to be aware of a number of potential issues when it comes to lawyer advertising.

► Report - Do You Really Need An Attorney For Your Car Accident Case: How To Decide If You Need A Lawyer
Report Number:  DLG03
Description: You definitely do not need an attorney for every small accident case. What is a small accident case? There are no hard and fast rules about how these cases are defined.  But this report will help you understand how these cases are evaluated so you can decide for yourself.

► Report -  Looking For A Lawyer: How To Choose The Right Attorney For Your Car Accident Case
Report Number:  DLG04
Description: How on earth does someone who has never had to hire an attorney wade through all of these ads and find a qualified personal injury attorney, let alone someone that is good?? Finding a good personal injury attorney can be challenging, but not impossible. This report contains some guidelines, which if followed, should make your search easier and also relieve some anxiety.

► Report - My Attorney: What A Personal Injury Lawyer Can Do For You
Report Number:  DLG09
Description: I can’t speak for every personal injury attorney, but I can tell you what I do for my own clients in any given case.  This report offers you a list and description of what I believe to be the "standard of legal care" in a personal injury case.

► Report Name:  Looking For A Lawyer - The Truth About Attorney Finder Websites and Directories
Report Number:  DLG11
Report Abstract:     Are you looking for a lawyer? Using the internet to find one? Beware of websites that say they will help you locate, evaluate, and choose a lawyer. These sites are not always what they appear to be. They are not a public service. More often than not these sites are simply paid advertising spots.