WA State Personal Injury Law Library

Research Personal Injury Lawsuits and Your Injury Accident Case 

Below you will find links to documents, reports, articles, publications and discussions about a wide variety of personal injury and wrongful death law topics.

Library Categories:

Car Accidents:

  • Car Accident Report: Aurora T-Bone Collision in Busy Intersection   
    An under-insured driver ran the red light at the intersection of 130th Street and Aurora, broadsiding another driver in the process.
  • Car Accident Report: Bothell Head-On Collision   
    A full vehicle was struck from the front by another vehicle when that vehicle's driver entered into the oncoming eastbound lane of traffic.
  • Car Accident Report: Auburn Way Commuter Struck by Uninsured Driver   
    A woman was traveling south along Auburn Way South and, as she stopped for traffic ahead, she was unexpectedly struck from behind by another driver who happened to be uninsured. The impact the pushed her vehicle into the car directly ahead of her, causing a second collision.
  • Car Accident Report: Cle Elum Shoulder Collision   
    A driver was traveling westbound on State Route 970 about four miles from Cle Elum, Washington. He pulled his vehicle onto the shoulder and parked in order to take pictures of a herd of elk in a field. He then moved over to the passenger seat to take the pictures.

    Another driver was traveling westbound on State Route 970 and left the traveled portion of the roadway and slammed into the first man’s vehicle, striking the rear and left side. The parked vehicle was then pushed forward, rotating 180° before coming to a rest off the shoulder.
  • Car Accident Report: I-90 Rear-End Collision   
    A driver from Spokane was driving his Ford Taurus Eastbound on Interstate 90 near the Barker Road exit in the Spokane Valley. He began to slow for traffic in front of him, keeping his foot on the brake, when he was violently struck from behind by another driver. The other driver's vehicle pushed the Spokane man’s vehicle approximately 30 feet, even while the brake engaged.
  • Accident Report: Woodinville-Duvall Road Head-on Collision   
    A driver traveling westbound on N.E. Woodinville-Duvall road going about her daily errands when she was unexpectedly struck head-on by another driver, who had lost control of her vehicle and crossed the center line.
  • Car Accident Report: Rear-End Collision near I-405   
    A young woman driving her Honda Prelude on the southbound lane of Interstate 405 near exit number 26 in Bothell, Washington was suddenly struck from behind when she slowed for traffic
  • Car Accident Report: I-5 Rear End Collision   
    A ma was driving his Acura Integra on the ramp from Northbound Interstate 5 to Northbound State Route 516. When he slowed and stopped for traffic, he was struck from behind without warning by another vehicle.
  • Car Accident Report: Rear-Accident on I-5   
    A woman was driving her Volkswagen Golf Northbound on Interstate 5 near mile post 161.5. She had slowed and stopped for traffic when she was suddenly slammed from behind by another woman driving a Ford Focus.
  • Car Accident Report: Rear-End Collision near 103rd Ave NE   
    A female driver was on her way home, traveling along 103rd Avenue NE in Seattle, Washington. As she was stopped at a red light, she was unexpectedly struck from behind by another driver.
  • Car Accident Report:   
    Our client was traveling on SR 9 when a truck hit her from behind while waiting at a stop light. She received cervical injuries, whiplash, and more.
  • Car Accident Report: Bellevue Lane-Change Accident   
    A female driver was traveling southbound on Bellevue Way in Bellevue, Washington when she was unexpectedly struck on her left side by another driver, who attempted to change lanes. She became aware of the approaching vehicle when it began to cross the dividing line, at which time she hit her breaks and sounded her horn, but with no success. She attempted to move over as far as possible to avoid the collision, but hit the sidewalk. The collision pushed her further onto the sidewalk.
  • Car Accident Report: Kenmore Head-On Collision   
    A female driver was traveling southbound on 61st Avenue NE in Kenmore, Washington. As she proceeded through the intersection of 61st Avenue NE and NE 181st Street, she was unexpectedly cut off by another driver, who had attempted to make a left hand turn onto 181st Street, but failed to yield to oncoming traffic. The first woman attempted to brake, but essentially was left with no time to react and the two vehicles struck nearly head on.
  • Car Accident Report: SR-520 Multi-Car Rear-End Collision   
    A woman was traveling along State Route 520 nearing Interstate 405. As she was stopped in traffic, she was unexpectedly struck from behind by another driver. The impact then pushed her vehicle into the car directly ahead of her.
  • Car Accident Report: Side Collision Near Highway 520   
    An elderly woman was on her way home, traveling along Highway 520. As she entered the intersection, she noticed another vehicle approaching, but thought, given the light sequence, the other vehicle would stop or turn right. This was not the case as the other vehicle continued straight into the intersection against the light and crashed into the side of the woman's vehicle.
  • Car Accident Report: Multi-Car Collision in Kent   
    A driver heading northbound on 104th Ave in Kent, WA struck the driver in front of him, who in turn was forced into a third driver stopped at a red light. Kent Police Department responded to the scene and upon investigation and documented the sequence of events in their report.
  • Car Accident Report: Arlington High Speed Collision   
    A married couple traveling East on State Route 530 in Arlington, Washington were struck by an oncoming vehicle. They were proceeding cautiously due to the presence of snowy winter conditions.
  • Car Accident Report: 4 Car Collision on I-405 near Renton   
    A four car pile up on I-405 near Renton left a 32-year-old woman severely injured and is unable to complete her daily routines due to her injuries.
  • Car Accident Report: Silver Lake Collision   
    A driver headed to church near Silver Lake, Washington was struck by a pick-up truck while stopped for traffic. The accident occurred on 19th Ave SE, as the driver of the truck was not paying attention to the road and failed to stop in time.
  • Car Accident Report: Driver Rear-Ended on Highway 99   
    A driver stopped for traffic on the ramp to Highway 99 S at Elliot and Blanchard in Seattle, WA was unexpectedly and violently struck from behind.
  • Accident Report: Rear End Accident on Northbound I-405   
    In May 2003, at approximately 8:00 a.m., BF was driving her 2002 Mini Cooper in the northbound lanes of Interstate 405.
  • Accident Report: Redmond Way Car Crash   
    A woman driving in Redmond was rear-ended while stopped at a red light located at the intersection of Redmond Way and Avondale Way
  • Accident Report: Driver Rear-Ended in Northgate   
    A driver was rear-ended while attempting a left turn on 15th Ave NE near Northgate.
  • Accident Report: NE 90th St Redmond Car Accident   
    A woman driving a 1998 Jeep Wrangler was hit while approaching the intersection of NE 90th St and 161st NE near Redmond.
  • Accident Report: Kelso I-5 Car Accident   
    A woman driving a 1998 Volvo traveling South on I-5 near Kelso was hit from the side by the driver of a 1998 Dodge Caravan who was attempting to change lanes.
  • Client Accident Report: 134th Place S.E.in Mill Creek   
    Client Accident Report
  • Accident Report: Rear-End Accident in Downtown Seattle   
    A woman attempting to parallel park her vehicle on Stewart Street in downtown Seattle is rear ended before she could turn off her car.
  • Accident Report: Bothell Way   
    Everything should be taken into consideration when investigating an accident, including but not limited to: injuries, pain and suffering, insurance, etc.
  • Accident Report: SR 99 in Everett   
    A woman driving on SR 99 in Everett, slowed down to make a left turn when she was hit head-on by a drunk driver - who left the scene.
  • Accident Report: Multi-car Crash on I-90 S   
    A woman traveling south on Interstate 90 was rear-ended and forced into the vehicle in front of her.
  • Accident Report: University District Collision   
    In March 2002 at approximately 8:15 p.m., WI was operating his vehicle Westbound on 45th Street in the University District of Seattle, Washington. WI had just crossed Roosevelt Avenue when he was suddenly struck from behind by SA, who was driving a Ford Escort. SA slammed his vehicle into WI’s 2000 Chevrolet Caviler.
  • Accident Report: Tukwila Car Crash   
    A husband and wife traveling Southbound on Andover Park West in Tukwila, Washington were hit while passing through an intersection.
  • Accident Report: Bellevue Car Accident   
    In August 2004, AI was a front-seat passenger in her aunt HH’s vehicle traveling westbound on 36th Street in Bellevue, Washington. As they approached the intersection and stopped their vehicle for the red light, they were unexpectedly rear-ended by TH. Bellevue Police Department responded to the scene and upon investigation cited TH for “following too close".
  • Accident Report: I-90 Rear End Collision   
    The driver of a 1998 Volkswagen Jetta GTI is violently rear-ended as he was attempting to turn right after exiting I-90 via Beardsley Boulevard (Exit #195).
  • Accident Report: Highland Park Way Car Crash   
    A pregnant female driver operating a Ford Taurus station wagon is struck from behind while stopped at a red light located at the intersection of Highland Park Way and 2nd Avenue SW.
  • Accident Report: Fremont Ave Car Accident   
    A driver is struck broadside by another driver who failed to stop at a stop sign.
  • Car Accident Report: Vehicle Rear-Ended on I-405   
    A driver is rear ended in heavy traffic while traveling north on I-405 near Bellevue, WA.
  • Accident Report: I-405 Rear-end Accident Collision   
    T.B. was a front seat passenger in a vehicle being driven by A.H. A.H. exited Interstate 405 at the Beardsley Boulevard exit. While stopped on the exit ramp, A.H.’s vehicle was suddenly struck from behind by T.J. T.J was driving a large Dodge Ram Truck. He slammed his vehicle into A.H.’s 1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDI. The impact was fairly significant. The necessary repairs to A.H.’s vehicle totaled more than $7,600.00.
  • Accident Report: Lake Washington Boulevard Car Accident   
    ADP was driving her Honda Accord Westbound on East Lake Washington Boulevard. As she lawfully entered the intersection at 24th Avenue East, ADP was suddenly struck from the front SC. The force of the collision caused ADP’s vehicle to slide to the left and collide with a tree, then bounce back into the middle of the intersection.
  • Accident Report: WSP Trooper Rear-Ends Civilian near Tacoma   
    A civilian is hit from behind by a Washington State Patrol trooper while slowing for traffic. The civilian driver was traveling north on I-5 near Tacoma, WA.
  • Accident Report: Burien Rear-End Collision   
    JG was stopped at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 122nd in Burien, Washington, waiting for traffic to clear before executing a left turn. While watching for traffic, JG was unexpectedly struck from the rear. Following the collision, the unknown driver and his passengers fled the scene on foot, leaving their vehicle abandoned.
  • Accident Report: Everett 4-way Stop Accident   
    DC was traveling in Everett returning from taking her brother to work when she was unexpectedly hit by LH. LH pulled away from a stop sign/intersection and crashed into the side of DC’s vehicle as they passed by, which in the middle of the intersection at point of impact. As soon as DC realized LH was entering the intersection illegally, she attempted to break and swerve to avoid the collision, but was unsuccessful in her evasive maneuvers. LH’s left front fender struck DC’s right front fender. Everett Police responded to the accident and completed a report.
  • Accident Report: Bellevue Broadside Car Collision   
    A vehicle carrying two passengers was hit from the side as the driver at fault failed to yield the right of way.
  • Accident Report: SR-9 Collision   
    An elderly couple traveling south on SR-9 is struck from the side by a merging vehicle.
  • Accident Report: Rear End Accident of Colby Avenue   
    In April of 2002, J.D. was driving his 1997 Ford Escort vehicle in the 5600 block of Colby Avenue in Everett, Washington. He stopped his vehicle for traffic ahead. While stopped, J.D. was hit from behind by W.B.
  • Accident Report: Seattle Interstate 90 Speeding Accident   
    PJ has slowed his vehicle for traffic ahead on Interstate 90 in Seattle, Washington, when he was suddenly struck from behind by SD. Washington State Patrol was called to the scene. Substantial damage was done to the rear of PJ's vehicle.
  • Accident Report: I-5 Mercer Street Rear-end Car Accident   
    JY had stopped for traffic on Interstate 5 near Mercer Street in Seattle, Washington, when she was struck from behind by AH.
  • Accident Report: State Route 18 Rear-end Accident   
    As he slowed his vehicle to a stop for traffic on SR 18, he was unexpectedly struck from behind. Washington State Patrol responded to the scene and upon investigation cited ES for “speed too fast for conditions (collision causing)”. Substantial damage was done to the rear of SC’s automobile, which clearly documented the force involved in the collision.
  • Accident Report: I-405 Hit-And-Run Phantom Driver Accident   
    In August 2007 DT was traveling northbound on I-405 and had stopped for heavy traffic in front of him. While stopped, DT was unexpectedly struck from behind by MJ’s vehicle, which, according to witnesses, had been violently pushed into DT’s vehicle by a white Chevrolet van that fled the scene. Officer J.P. McAvliffe of the Washington State Patrol responded to the scene and upon investigation found that indeed a hit and run was the cause of the collision. Extensive damage was done to the rear of DT’s vehicle.
  • Accident Report: Lynnwood Head-On Car Accident on 44th Avenue   
    GC was a front-seat passenger in a vehicle driven by her husband PC. As their vehicle was traveling southbound on 44th Avenue West in Lynnwood, Washington, they were suddenly hit head-on by AJ. AJ was making a left-hand turn. She turned in front of the GC and PC’s vehicle which had the right of way. The collision was unavoidable. AJ was cited for “failure to yield the right of way” at the scene.

View All

Vision Injuries:

  • $6 Million Settlement for Boy Blinded in Accident   
    A hunting preserve business that offers customers ATVs for hunting expeditions gave an adult-sized ATV to a boy under the age of ten. During an outing the boy became startled and lost control of the vehicle. The ATV flipped over and its handlebar was thrust into the boy’s left eye, blinding him in both eyes.

View All

Vehicle Accidents:

  • $10.8 Million Verdict Against Pizza Hut For Delivery Driver Accident   
    Pizza Hut delivery driver crossed the center line into oncoming traffic causing a head-on collision. The delivery driver was only 18 years old with limited experience operating a motor vehicle and had a history of lapses of consciousness. The driver and passenger of the victim vehicle suffered a number of serious injuries including catastrophic brain injury, multi-level neck fracture, and other injures which now require 24 hour care.
  • Points To Ponder: Elderly Drivers and Auto Accidents in Washington State   
    Elderly drivers generally have slower reflexes, decreasing awareness of surroundings and poor vision, according to the NTSB.
  • Accident Report : Super Mall Way T-Bone Car Collision   
    As she approached the intersection of 15th and Super Mall Way, she slowed her vehicle, checked for traffic and proceeded to make a right hand turn from 15th to Super Mall Way, She then proceeded to get into the left lane with two other cars in front of her to turn left (the left and right lanes coming off of 15th street have the right of way). She then proceeded to make her left hand turn once making sure it was safe to do so. As she did JR, a teenaged driver, ran the stop sign on Super Mall Way and crashed into the left side of JD’s vehicle. Auburn Police responded to the accident scene and upon investigation cited JR for his negligence.
  • Accident Report: SR 410 Car Accident Near SR 167   
    C was a driving her vehicle southbound on State Route 410, near State Route 167. KC lawfully stopped for traffic. She was then struck from behind by a vehicle operated by DO. DO’s vehicle had been pushed into KC’s vehicle after being hit from behind by GN. The impacts were significant. KC suffered personal injuries as a result of the collision.
  • Accident Report: Evergreen Way Car Accident   
    CD was driving her Mitsubishi Galant Northbound on Evergreen Way in Everett, WA. At that moment, she was suddenly struck from the left by your insured N.N. What happened was N.N. lost control of his vehicle while trying to change lanes when he lost control of his vehicle and slammed into C.D.'s vehicle.
  • Accident Report: Kirkland Rear-end Accident on 116th   
    slowing down her vehicle for traffic ahead on 116th Ave in Kirkland, WA, when she unexpectedly rear-ended by AB. Upon impact, KY was forcefully jolted and tossed around the inside of her vehicle. Her head was violently thrust forward and then snapped backwards, directly striking against the headrest. Her knee was also smacked against the driver’s side door and her body was slammed against the restraint of her seatbelt.
  • Accident Report: Seattle 3-Car Pile Up Accident   
    EK was involved in a 3-car collision on N.E. 45th Street in Seattle, Washington. EK came to a stop for traffic and was unexpectedly struck in the rear by DS. The force of the impact pushed EK into the vehicle that was stopped in front of her.
  • Accident Report: Enchanted Parkway Rear-End Accident   
    JC was a front seat passenger in a 1999 Saturn SL2 being driven by KC on 348th/Highway 18 in Federal Way, Washington. KC stopped for a traffic light at the intersection of 348th/Highway 18 and Enchanted Parkway. They were then suddenly slammed from behind by CSH. They did nothing to contribute to the cause of the car crash and could do nothing to avoid the collision—they were helpless to avoid the accident. CSH was negligent when she slammed into the back of their vehicle.
  • Accident Report: Avondale Road Car Accident   
    JC-S was at a complete stop at the intersection of NE 128th Way and Avondale Road in Redmond, Washington when she was unexpectedly rear-ended by LB. Following the impact, the occupants assessed the damages/injures, exchanged insurance information and continued onto their respective destinations. The police were not summoned.
  • Accident Report: Bellevue N.E. 8th Street Rear-end Accident   
    LK-Y was sitting passenger in a car that was stopped behind a long line of traffic at a red light on N.E. 8th Street in Bellevue, Washington when the car was struck from behind by GM. GM was cited for “inattention to driving” after carelessly rear-ending the LK-Y.
  • Accident Report: Leary and Redmond Way Intersection Accident   
    driving her 2003 Nissan Xterra Southbound on Leary Way in Redmond, Washington. While lawfully proceeding through the intersection of Leary Way and Redmond Way, CC was suddenly struck from the front/side by KL. The impact of the collision was severe.
  • Accident Report: Market Street Rear End Car Accident   
    In December 2007 C.B. was riding with his friend, K.H., traveling north along NW Market Street in Seattle, Washington. As K.H. stopped their vehicle for a drunken pedestrian that had wondered into the street, they were unexpectedly struck from behind by D.L. Seattle Police Department responded to the scene and upon investigated cited D.L. for negligence.
  • Accident Report: Rear-End Accident, 4 Car Pileup on SR167   
    In February 2007 R.B. was traveling southbound on State Route 167 near Sumner, Washington. As he was stopped in traffic, he was unexpectedly struck from behind by Safeco customer A.B. The impact pushed his vehicle into the car ahead of him and began a chain reaction, involving a total of 4 vehicles. It is estimated that A.B. was traveling at highway speeds when she collided into the back of R.B.’s vehicle. Washington State Patrol responded to the scene and upon investigation cited A.B. for “speed too fast”.

View All

Bellevue Car Accident Attorney:

View All

Wrongful Death:

  • Wrongful Death Suit Filed After 11-Year-Old Girl Falls From Ferris Wheel   
    Abiah Jones’ parents filed the suit after their daughter fell from the Giant Wheel on Morey’s Mariner’s Landing Pier. She died at the hospital.
  • Grief Support Groups, Loss Services and Wrongful Death Legal Resources   
    Excellent lists of support groups, online communities, and legal resources for those who have lost a loved one in Washington State.
  • 5 Dead, 2 Injured in Anacortes Oil Refinery Blast   
    5 people were killed and 2 were injured as a result of an oil refinery explosion on Friday April 2, at 12:30 am. Maintenance crews were working the get the bank of boilers ready to resume operation when the blast occurred.
  • The Evolution of the Obituary: Classic traditions and new trends in memorializing your loved one. [PDF]   
    Classic traditions and new trends in memorializing your loved one.
  • Funeral Homes, Funeral Services, Mortuaries in Seattle, Washington   
    Planning a funeral in Seattle after a tragic accident? Here is a quick list of funeral homes in the Seattle Washington area.
  • Wrongful Death Suit Against a Governmental Entity in Washington State   
    Sometimes a wrongful death claim may exist against a governmental entity, like a town or city, municipality, county, or the state. It may not be immediately apparent that the defendant is a governmental entity (e.g., a transit or utility company) but it is very important to understand that many jurisdictions, including the state of Washington, have specific pre-filing laws for when a claim or lawsuit may be brought against a governmental entity.
  • Wrongful Death Lawsuit: The Discovery Process   
    After the wrongful death lawsuit is filed and the defendant is properly and timely served, both sides participate in a process of exchanging information about the case. This process is known as discovery. There are many different forms of discovery, or different ways to request or obtain information from the other side in a case. In Washington state, the rules governing the discovery process are quite broad and allow each side to investigate what evidence and witnesses may be introduced at trial. Even if the requested information does not appear directly relevant to the case, it may still be a proper request if it may lead to the discovery of relevant information.
  • Wrongful Death Expert Witnesses   
    After a wrongful death case has been filed in court, it will often require the assistance of expert testimony to help the attorney prove one or more elements of the action. Since wrongful death cases can involve many different issues that are often complex and difficult to prove, an experienced wrongful death attorney will usually want to engage the assistance of one or more experts early on in the case.
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution or Mediation in Wrongful Death Cases   
    Depending on the jurisdiction and the complexity of a wrongful death case, the discovery phase in litigation may take many months or sometimes even years. When discovery is finally completed, and each side generally knows what evidence will likely be offered at trial, the parties may then begin to conduct settlement discussions.
  • Preparing for a Wrongful Death Trial   
    If the case does not settle after discovery and ADR or mediation has failed, then the case may proceed to trial. Each side has the option of trying the case before a judge or jury. Depending on the jurisdiction, a jury trial may not happen automatically.
  • The Benefits of Hiring a Lawyer in a Wrongful Death Case   
    No wrongful death case should ever be filed or pursued without the assistance of a qualified wrongful death attorney.
  • Washington State Wrongful Death Law: Civil vs. Criminal Responsibility   
    A person who causes a wrongful death in Washington State may be criminally responsible. For this to occur, the wrongdoer’s conduct must be worse than ordinary negligence. Usually, the wrongdoer must act intentionally or recklessly to be guilty of a crime. If criminal liability exists, the wrongdoer is punished with jail time and/or fines.
  • Wrongful Death Action Brought by Personal Representative   
    To bring a wrongful death case, a person called a “Personal Representative” (PR) must first be appointed by the court on behalf of the deceased person’s estate. The PR is the only person who can file and prosecute a wrongful death action. A separate document (called a petition) must be filed in court which asks the judge to specifically appoint the PR. Oftentimes, the PR may also be a wrongful death beneficiary, like a surviving spouse or adult child. If the court accepts the person designated as the PR, then an order is entered giving that person all of the rights and obligations that come with this position.
  • Children as Wrongful Death Beneficiaries   
    If the deceased has minor children, then they are considered beneficiaries of the estate and a wrongful death action is pursued on behalf of the children. When minor children are involved, they will have a claim for expected contributions that the deceased parent would have made to them until age 18 – the age of majority in Washington state.
  • Insurance Benefits and Coverage Available In Wrongful Death Claims   
    There are different types of insurance benefits that may be available to you or other surviving family members if the death of your loved one is caused by a motor vehicle accident
  • How Wrongful Death Claims Are Evaluated   
    Statistically, more than 95% of all wrongful death claims are settled prior to trial, either during the claims process or during litigation before the trial. A fair and reasonable settlement may be successfully negotiated if your claim is properly documented, presented, and argued to the insurance adjustor.
  • The Wrongful Death Settlement Demand Package   
    By providing a comprehensive and persuasive settlement demand package, you are helping the insurance adjustor build his or her file so that the company can justify paying out a large settlement. Providing a comprehensive and persuasive settlement demand package gives the insurance company a number of reasons for settling the claim immediately and fairly rather than going to court. Keep in mind that an experienced attorney knows how the present the package in an appropriate way so that the information increases the change of a favorable settlement. A “do it yourself” approach to this step could provide the insurance company with information that can help THEIR case.
  • Washington’s Law on the Wrongful Death of a Child   
    Washington State authorizes a parent to recover damages for the loss of a minor child, as long as the parent has regularly contributed to the support of the child. The requirement that a parent must regularly contribute to the support of the child has been a recent change to the law. This change was made to prevent a parent (oftentimes, the father) who never or rarely supported the child during the child’s lifetime from profiting financially from the child’s death.
  • The Eight Factors Which Determine The Value Of A Wrongful Death Case   
    In reading through the different factors that may affect the expected outcome of your case, you may be disheartened. You may not agree with the factors or wonder why something entirely outside of a family’s control has any relevance at all in a wrongful death case. I understand how you feel and most people who suffer the loss of a family member feel the same way. Unfortunately, we can't change these factors or the law itself. But I can tell you that my goal is to educate Washington citizens about the factors which may influence the value of a wrongful death case.
  • The Specific Damages Recoverable in a Washington Wrongful Death Case   
    Washington law states that only certain types of damages may be recoverable in a wrongful death case. The deceased’s estate may recover damages. Certain designated beneficiaries of the estate (e.g., a surviving spouse or child, or a sibling or parent financially dependent on the deceased) may also recover damages. Generally, the damages are divided into two categories: economic and non-economic. Economic damages usually refer to those damages that are easier to calculate, like lost earnings, medical expenses, and other forms of compensatory damages. Non-economic damages usually refer to the subjective losses, like pain, suffering, grief, mental anguish, and the loss of the relationship with the deceased.
  • Wrongful Death Damages Recoverable by the Beneficiaries in Washingon   
    Only certain designated surviving relatives may recover individual damages for the death of a loved one. In Washington, those relatives will include a surviving spouse or registered domestic partner, a child or stepchild, or a financially dependent sibling or parent.
  • Damage Factors in Common Wrongful Death Claims   
    Let’s now look at different family relationships to help you get a feel for the interaction between the family relationship each claimant had with the deceased along with the elements of compensation which might be available under Washington law. Keep in mind the application of the other seven factors in determining the value of your case. As always, consulting with an experienced wrongful death attorney will help you determine how these factors may impact your claim.
  • $10 million Award In Wrongful Death Suit l Wrongful Death Attorney   
    Judge ruled that faather is entitled to $10 million in damages as the result of the wrongful death of his 15-year-old son.
  • Younger Ages Cited in Kitsap's 2007 Traffic Fatality Statistics   
    Nineteen people have died in traffic-related accidents this year on the roads of Kitsap County, according to records compiled by MADD and the Kitsap Sun. But of those deaths, 42 percent of them involved residents aged 26 and younger, and 63 percent involved people 38 and younger.
  • How Personal Injury Attorneys & Serious Injury Lawyers Present Damages in Catastrophic Injury Cases   
    Personal injury lawyers commonly are consulted by a potential client who has been seriously injured or who has suffered catastrophic injuries as the result of the breadth of negligent conduct, from an auto accident or bicycle or pedestrian or motorcycle accident to medical malpractice, a product defect, food poisoning, or a defect or failure to maintain commercial or residential premises.
  • Significant Factors in Establishing Wrongful Death Claim in Washington State   
    If your loved one has been killed because of an accident that resulted from another individual or a company's negligence, carelessness, inaction, malpractice or liability, such tragic loss may be considered as a "wrongful death."
  • Significant Aspects to Remember in Wrongful Death Cases in Seattle and Washington State   
    If you happen to be a parent, child, spouse, partner or even just an estate representative of a person who was killed as a result of an accident caused by negligence or wrongful act of another person, you can be authorized to file a wrongful death lawsuit.
  • Death and mortality statistics for Accidental injury   
    Death statistics for accidental injury: These are statistics from various sources about deaths and Accidental injury.
  • Family awarded millions in wrongful death lawsuit l Seattle Attorney   
    The family of a beloved coach killed in a bizarre bus accident will receive a minimum of $4.4 million after a civil verdict.
  • Fatal Car Accident Statistics: Seattle vs Tacoma l Wrongful Death Lawyer   
    Based on Allstate data for 197 U.S. cities with more than 100,000 people, Seattle ranks 150th. Drivers here are 20 percent more likely to have an accident than those in other areas -- and file accident claims on average once every 8.3 years. In Tacoma, ranked 157th, residents are 22 percent more likely to have an accident, and file accident claims every 8.2 years.
  • Understanding Wrongful Death In Washington State (FREE REPORT) [PDF]   
    The death of a person that is caused by the conduct of another party may give rise to a “wrongful death” claim. A wrongful death is one where a person dies due to the unlawful conduct of another person or entity. The unlawful conduct can be intentional (e.g., assault or murder) or unintentional (i.e. negligent or mistake). Not only can an individual person be responsible for causing a wrongful death, but so can a corporation or governmental entity can as well. When a wrongful death occurs, the law permits the surviving
    relatives of the deceased to recover certain types of damages against the responsible party. Read this report to learn more.

View All

Child Injuries:

  • Fatal Child Drownings in U.S. Decreases Dramatically   
    Every year, more than 1,000 children in the United State die from drowning. Another 5,000 children are injured. The fatal accidents have declined immensely.
  • Headaches After Traumatic Brain Injury Affecting Children, Adolescent   
    Every year, more than half a million U.S. children suffer from traumatic brain injury. Adults also experience headaches after head injuries, as seen in study.
  • Crib Design, Maintenance and Use: Follow These 13 Tips to Prevent Child Injuries   
    Every day. 26 children suffer from injuries related to their crib. In order to keep your little one safe, there are a few tips you should follow.
  • Is Your Child Bouncing Straight to Injury?   
    There are basic safety rules to follow in these bouncy houses - weight limits and occupancy restrictions, accompanied by parental supervision.
  • Resources for Injured Kids: Schools   
    Education is a basic constitutional right in Washington State. Your child's school could be a better resource for injuries or disabilities thank you may think.
  • What is a Pre-Injury Release Document?   
    A “pre-injury release” document is one that attempts to contractually limit or waive a party’s right to pursue a claim against a third part for negligence.
  • BE AWARE: Inflatable Toys and Carnival Rides May Not be Regulated   
    To prevent child injuries, be aware of the regulations and maintenance that takes place on these toys. The safety of these rides vary by state.
  • Kids and Pedestrian Accidents   
    Most child pedestrian accidents are preventable. Parents need to be educated about the limitations of their children in understanding the dangers of vehicles.
  • Basic Facts: Children and Auto Accidents, Part 1   
    The most common type of injury accident involving children is one that also involves a motor vehicle collision. Parents need to use safety restraints properly.
  • Attention Parents: Portable Pools Have High Drowning Statistics   
    Drownings represent the second-leading cause of injury deaths among young kids. The study shows 209 deaths and 35 near-drownings of children under 12.
  • Seattle Children's Hospital State of Washington Statement of Deficiencies and Plan Of Correction [PDF]   
    This State hospital complaint investigation survey was conducted on September 30 and October 1,
    4, 5, 7, 13, and 21; November 4, 12 and 19; December 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8, 2010, by Mary
    Wood, MN, BSN, RN, in response to complaint #149848. Shell #KO9011
  • Letter From Seattle Children's Hospital To Washington State Department of Health Regarding Investigation [PDF]   
  • Children's Hospital Plan For Responding To Problems Found By State Investigation [PDF]   
  • State of Washington Complaint Investigation Findings Against Seattle Children's Hospital [PDF]   
  • Patient Safety at Seattle Children's Hospital, Email From David Fisher   
    On October 5th, this email message was sent by David Fisher, MD, Sr. V.P. and Medical Director at Seattle Children's Hospital to doctors associated with the hospital regarding recent cases of medical malpractice at the facility. It was forwarded to us by a Children's Hospital staffer who requested we not mention their name.
  • Accident Report: Child Injured in I-90 Car Accident   
    MCMC was a front seat passenger in a vehicle driven by her mother, JC. They were traveling lawfully through the intersection of 436th Avenue and the Interstate 90 exit ramp #32 when their vehicle was slammed on the side by uninsured driver WJ. MC suffered personal injuries as a result of the collision.
  • Identifying the Seriousness of a Child's Concussion- Grade 1   
    All concussions are cause for concern, but not all concussions are the same. Symptoms can include confusion, headache, concentration problems, mood swings, or sleep difficulties.
  • School Bus Accidents Can Be Prevented by Safety Training and Parking Lot Design   
    At fault was the school district for failing to provide a parking lot with visibly designated markings; failing to provide appropriate cross walks; and failing to provide a school safety plan for bus arrivals and departures
  • Damages for Wrongful Death of a Child - Part #1   
    The damages recoverable for the wrongful death of a child include medical, hospital, and medication expense, and the loss of consortium (love, companionship, services and support) that the child provided to the parents. The parents are also entitled to recover damages for the loss of financial support that the parents received from the child, and up to the time when the child reaches the age of majority. To recover lost financial support, the parents will usually have to show a history of receiving support from the child before that child's death.
  • Damages for Wrongful Death of a Child - Part II   
    Take for example the child whose wrongful death is caused shortly after the child's 18th birthday. In that situation, the parents have no legal means to recover against the responsible party. Not unless the parents can show that they were financially dependent on their young child - a situation that almost never occurs.
  • The Wrongful Death Of A Child - Part Two   
    In the context of the specific wrongful death statute, the term "support" generally means to provide for a child's needs for housing, food, clothing, education and health care. Usually, a non-custodial father who is obligated by a court order to make child support payments can meet this requirement by showing compliance with the order. Presumably, a parent who pays child support every month is one who regularly contributes to the support of a child.
  • The Wrongful Death Of A Child - Part One   
    The state of Washington permits a parent to recover damages for the loss of a minor child, as long as the parent has regularly contributed to the support of the child.
  • Legal Process for Child Injury Claims - Part Three   
    Depending on which county the lawsuit is filed in, the discovery phase can take many months or sometimes more than a year. When discovery is completed, and each side knows what evidence will be offered at trial, this is the time when the parties may conduct settlement discussions.
  • The Legal Process for Child Injury Claims - Part Two   
    It is a dangerous practice to wait to settle a claim or file a lawsuit right before the statute of limitations period expires. If a lawsuit is filed right before the deadline and if the defendant cannot be found, or if the wrong defendant is served, the case could be dismissed and the plaintiff gets nothing. For this reason, it may be prudent to hire an attorney well before the statute of limitations expires. Many attorneys will refuse to accept a case when the statute of limitations period is about to expire because there may be insufficient time to investigate the case, file suit and locate and personally serve the proper defendant.
  • The Legal Process for Child Injury Claims - Part One   
    The legal process for child injury claims differs from the legal process for cases brought by adults. For starters, a child under the age of 18 is considered a minor. In Washington, a minor cannot file a lawsuit on his or her own. This can only be done by a guardian appointed by the court. A guardian is someone who the court believes will adequately protect the child's interests and do what is best for the child in the legal case that is being filed on the child's behalf.
  • Negligence of the Child in Child Accident Cases   
    For children who are 6 years of age and older, they may be deemed negligent and thus legally responsible for their own injuries. But there is one important difference.
  • Parental Negligence and Parental Immunity in Child Accident Cases   
    Usually when a child has been injured in an accident, the conduct of the child's parents is called into question. Typically the insurance company will try to argue that the child was injured in large part due to the parents' failure to adequately supervise the child. But this argument often fails.
  • Dealing With the Insurance Company In Child Accident Injury Claims - Part Two   
    These are just a few of the tactics that the insurance industry will use to accomplish its goal of getting parents to accept smaller settlements for their injured children. Parents need to be aware that they are dealing with professional negotiators who will utilize a number of different tactics to fulfill the insurance company's primary objective: to settle claims for much less than they are worth. Lower settlements mean bigger company profits. If parents begin to feel overwhelmed or that they are in over their heads, they should not hesitate to consult with an attorney who has expertise in child injury claims.
  • Children Testifying in Court in Child Injury Cases   
    If a lawsuit has been filed to recover financial compensation for the child's injuries, that child may be called to testify in court. However, most cases involving children never go to court. So the chances that a child will be forced to testify in court are extremely low.
  • Children and Traumatic Brain Injury   
    Unfortunately, brain injuries are very common with children who are victims in accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly one million children suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. More than 100,000 of these children require hospitalization.
  • Children & Car Accidents; The Alarming Statistics   
    By far the most common type of injury accident involving children are those that also involve motor vehicle collisions. According to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis (NCSA), nearly 250,000 children are injured every year in car accidents.
  • Statistics for Children and Swimming / Drowning Accidents   
    The CDC reports that there are on average nearly 10 drowning accidents occurring every day. More than one in four fatal drowning accidents involve children ages 14 and younger. For every child who drowns, there are at least 4 others who visit the emergency room for nonfatal submersion injuries. Nonfatal drowning injuries can be catastrophic and can cause permanent brain damage, including problems with learning and memory, and the permanent loss of brain function.
  • 10-Year-Old Bicyclist Hit By Car in Shelton l Child Accident Attorney   
    A 10-year-old boy riding his bike along East Boardwalk Road in Shelton was hit by a car.
  • School Zone Speed Limit l Washington State Law l WAC 468-95-060   
    The supplemental or lower panel of a "School Speed Limit 20" sign which reads "When Children are Present" shall indicate to the motorist that the 20 mile per hour school speed limit is in force under the following conditions
  • WAC 392-151-035 School crossing speed limit signs Washington State Law   
    School children are present or walking along the roadway, either on the adjacent sidewalk or, in the absence of sidewalks, on the shoulder within the posted school speed limit zone which extends three hundred feet in either direction from the marked crosswalk.
  • WAC 392-151-030 Controlled crossings - School Zone Law   
    "School patrol controlled" crosswalks are defined as any crosswalk which is attended by a student or adult guard, and which is not controlled by a traffic signal or stop sign. School patrol controlled crossings shall not be operated unless proper traffic control devices are in place as depicted in Washington state department of transportation, Sign Fabrication Manual and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, as now or hereafter amended. As a minimum, these shall consist of:
  • Children & Backup Car Accidents: Do you need a Child Injury Attorney?   
    Backup collisions are when a driver puts the automobile in reverse and runs into an object, person, or other car. All cars are equipped with rear view mirrors which are adequate for detecting vehicles behind a car, but they are often inadequate when it comes to detecting small children or objects that are low to the ground and fall in the car's blind spot. Large trucks have much larger blind spots that can hide entire vehicles and large adults.
  • Washington State Law: Do Not Leave Minor Children Unattended In a Motor Vehicle   
    Leaving Children unattended in standing vehicle with motor running-Penalty.
    It is unlawful for any person, while operating or in charge of a vehicle, to park or willfully allow such vehicle to stand upon a public highway or in a public place with its motor running, leaving a minor child or children under the age of sixteen years unattended in the vehicle.
  • School Bus Accidents Can Be Prevented by Safety Training   
    In 2002, 26 children were killed as pedestrians getting on or off a school bus, or while waiting at the school bus stop. Other motorists illegally passing a stopped school bus remain a problem in every community and the school bus industry urges stricter police and judicial enforcement against violators.
  • Common Causes of Childhood Injury   
    Injuries are a major source of childhood emergency department and hospital admissions.
  • Seattle Attorney Chris Davis Interviewed by Star 101.5 l Child Accident Lawyer   
    Seattle attorney Chris Davis was asked about his new book 'Little Kids, Big Accidents' by the Kent & Alan morning show on STAR 101.5.
  • Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury in Chidren   
    FREE REPORT about Children's Brain Injury Accidents. Click this link to download more information that will help answer your questions.
  • Use of Child Restraints l Protecting Children In Car Accidents l Seattle Lawyer [PDF]   
    NOPUS is conducted annually by the National Center for Statistics and Analysis of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
  • Child Restraint Use in 2007 l Lawyers Representing Children In Accident Claims [PDF]   
    The restraint use for all children from birth to 7 years old increased to 89 percent in 2007 compared to 84 percent in 2006, and this increase is statistically significant. This result is from the National Occupant Protection Use Survey (NOPUS), which provides the only probability-based observed data on child restraint use in the United States.
  • The National Survey of the Use of Child Car Seats l Seattle Child Car Accident Lawyer [PDF]   
    The National Survey of the Use of Car Seats.
  • Children Backover Accident Investigations l Seattle Child Injury Lawyer [PDF]   
    Protecting Children in and around cars and near driveways.
  • Guide to Children's Accident Claims   
    Sometimes an accident cannot be prevented and minors can be hurt, but are they always to blame for the incident?

View All

Medical Malpractice:

View All

Brain Injury:

View All

Catastrophic Injuries:

  • Man Loses Leg, Starts Nonprofit Organization for Amputation Victims   
    A man went through 20 surgeries after being hit by a car of teenagers on the side of the road, and also had his leg amputated.
  • Fireworks Accident and Injury Statistics   
    It is hard to imagine the Fourth of July without fireworks. More people ignite simple or homemade fireworks each year than attend large-scale fireworks displays. But simple fireworks such as bottle rockets and sparklers are the most dangerous manufactured explosives. And M80 and M100 cherry bombs the most dangerous type of fireworks.

View All

Dog Bites:

View All

More...:

View All

Motorcycle Accidents:

  • Don't Be a Stereotype; Be a Safe Motorcycle Rider   
    When you think of a motorcycle rider, what do you think of? Dare devil, risk taker, unsafe, fast, flashy? These are describing words motorists think of.
  • Boy Suffers Brain Injury After Jumping From A Moving Pickup Truck   
    The plaintiff alleged that the pickup truck driver was negligent in allowing the boy and a friend to ride in the back of the vehicle and in ordering them to jump out while the truck was moving. After a $25.7 million jury verdict, the parties reached a confidential settlement.
  • Accident Report: Motorcycle Crash on 45th St   
    A motorcyclist was traveling westbound on N. 45th Street in Seattle, Washington when he was unexpectedly cut off by another driver in a car, who had entered the roadway from a side street. The driver entered N. 45th directly in front of the motorcyclist, leaving him no time to swerve or evade the collision. The rider instinctively hit his brakes, but then went into a slide, resulting in him being ejected over the handlebars and landing the ground below.
  • Accident Report: Motorcycle Crash on State Route 520   
    A 22-year old man was operating his 2004 Yamaha motorcycle Eastbound on State Route 520 near State Route 405 when he was hit by a vehicle changing lanes.
  • Accident Report: Motorcycle And Car Collision   
    As he was stopped southbound on 21st Street in the center turn lane waiting to make turn into Taco Bell, he suddenly became aware of MG traveling northbound on 21st Street entering the turn lane. GB frantically flashed his high-beams attempting to get GB’s attention, but was unsuccessful. He was forced to jump off his motorcycle at the last moment prior to MG crashing into it head on.
  • Motorcycle Age and Fatalities On the Rise   
    In a recent study released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), it was revealed that motorcycle rider involvement is on rise for the over 40 years old age group.
  • 3 Wheeler Tips [PDF]   
    Great safety tips for those people who love getting outside and riding three wheeler recreational vehicles.
  • STATE MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR LICENSING – 2008 [PDF]   
    This Cycle Safety Information Sheet summarizes state motorcyclist licensing procedures. This information was obtained from each state's
    drivers' licensing agency and from other available source documents.
  • Cycle Safety Information [PDF]   
    This chart provides information about rider education programs in states which have legislated programs. The Legislative Provisions section only includes major provisions included in each state’s law as of December 2009.
  • TCLOC Motorcycle Inspection Checklist [PDF]   
    TCLOC Motorcycle Inspection Checklist. Includes what to check and what to look for when you are checking each item.
  • You and Your Motorcycle Riding Tips [PDF]   
    This 86 page pdf file has been produced by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
  • Equipment Requirement Chart [PDF]   
    Equipment Requirement Chart produced by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation
  • What you should know about motorcycle helmets. [PDF]   
    What you should know about motorcycle helmets, including what helmets do for you, how and why helmets work, and tips on choosing a helmet for you.
  • Facts, Figures & Statistics: Motorcycle Accidents   
    Statistics on Motorcycle Accidents from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
  • Crash Statistics Fatally Injured Motorcycle Operators by License Status l Seattle Attorney [PDF]   
    On an average, in the past five years (2002 to 2006), one-fourth (25%) of motorcycle operators fatally injured in fatal crashes were operating their motorcycles with invalid licenses (either did not have the license or did not have an endorsement) compared to about 15 percent for fatally injured passenger vehicle drivers. This data is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting
    System (FARS).

View All

Renton Car Accident Attorney:

  • Accident Report: Renton Rear-end Traffic Accident   
    TJ was travelling along Lake Washington Boulevard in Renton, Washington when she stopped abruptly for a vehicle ahead of her that was making a last minute left-hand turn. As she was stopped, LM crashed into the rear of her vehicle. The impact of the collision pushed TJ into the tow hitch of the truck in front of her.
  • Renton Auto Accident Lawyers   
    Answers to your legal questions. Do I need an attorney for my Renton car accident case? Get your FREE copy of "The Ten Biggest Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Renton Car Accident Case."

View All

Spinal Cord Injuries:

  • Spinal Cord Injury Patients Have New Option for Treatment - Botox   
    People who suffer from spinal cord injuries, can now use Botox to treat their injuries. The FDA recently approved this drug to be used for this treatment.
  • Former Quadriplegic Finishes an Ironman Triathlon   
    A 30-year-old man became paralyzed after being it by an SUV on his bicycle. A year later, John Carson completed an Ironman Triathlon in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
  • The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves   
    The spinal cord provides a vital link between the brain and the rest of the body, and yet it exhibits some functional independence from the brain.
  • Assessment of Spinal Injury   
    Looking at Spinal Injury, the Anatomy behind them, and Causes
  • Neck Trauma   
    Neck trauma: penetrating, blunt, and near hanging and strangulation.
  • ARTICLE: Common Spinal Cord Injuries in Car Accidents   
    Spinal cord injuries are typically very severe and often result from car accidents. In this article we explore the common spinal cord injuries in car accidents, because often they are very severe and require immediate medical attention if your or someone you love was involved in a major vehicular accident.
  • ARTICLE: The Legal Option For Brain Injury Victims   
    Brain injury victims can always take legal means to claim compensation for their injuries. If you are an accident victim who suffer from brain injury and has already sought a doctor, you can contact a personal injury lawyer who specializes in brain injury cases to help you obtain compensation for your injuries

View All

Semi Truck Accidents:

View All

Pedestrian Accidents:

  • A Closer Look: Pedestrian Safety and Statistics in WA State   
    More people are being "green" and walking more & more. Especially in the summer, pedestrian accidents are a lot higher. Here are some tips to prevent injury.
  • Shopper Injured By Runaway Shopping Cart   
    An 88 year old woman was shopping at a discount store. She exited the store and pushed her shopping cart through the parking lot toward her car. As she walked past the rear end of a pickup truck whose truck bed was loaded with shopping carts, two of those shopping carts rolled off, and one collided with the woman. She was knocked to the ground, and her cart fell on top of her. She suffered a shoulder fracture and injuries to her head, arm, and knee.
  • Accident Report: Pedestrian Struck by Moving Vehicle   
    July 24, 2007, pedestrian struck by vehicle on the corner of 1st Ave and Yesler Way in Seattle. Pedestrian sustained a multitude of injuries
  • Accident Report: Pedestrian Struck on 1st Ave near Pine Street   
    A pedestrian was struck on a crosswalk near 1st Ave and Pine St by a four-door Toyota pickup truck.
  • Accident Report: SE 208th Street Pedestrian Struck   
    A pedestrian walking eastbound on the sidewalk of SE 208th Street was struck by a car pulling out of a parking lot and knocked unconscious.
  • Improve Settlement in a Pedestrian Accident Claim l Seattle Attorney   
    Pedestrian accidents happen mainly for two reasons. First, the accident may be caused by the pedestrian himself, due to carelessness and lack of safety precaution; second, it can be attributed to motorist’s negligence of road safety, traffic violation, or as a result of a vehicle accident.
  • Pedestrian Hit And Killed By Car In Seattle's Central District   
    A woman in her 20s died Friday night after a vehicle hit her as she was crossing the street in the Central District.
  • Teachers Aide Killed In Seattle Crosswalk l Wrongful Death Attorney   
    DANGEROUS CROSSWALK. Agnes Meserole was hit by a car while crossing Northwest 58th Street at 14th Avenue Northwest on Dec. 13. She died two days later.
  • Navigating the mean streets of Seattle can be deadly   
    Navigating the mean streets of Seattle can be deadly
    High rate of pedestrian fatalities in city alarms author of study
    By HECTOR CASTRO AND VANESSA HO, SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER, December 3, 2004
  • A nightmare November for Seattle pedestrians   
    A nightmare November for Seattle pedestrians....In Tukwila on Saturday, 23-year-old Sheila Marin was struck and killed by a 40-foot Metro bus as she entered a marked crosswalk.
  • Need for pedestrian safety cited   
    Need for pedestrian safety cited
    By Brian Alexander, Seattle Times, July 29, 2005
    Study, one of several recent efforts locally to focus on pedestrian safety, calls on local governments to do more to improve safety on local streets and roads.
  • RCW 46.04.160 Crosswalk   
    "Crosswalk" means the portion of the roadway between the intersection area and a prolongation or connection of the farthest sidewalk line or in the event there are no sidewalks then between the intersection area and a line ten feet therefrom, except as modified by a marked crosswalk.
  • WAC 132E-16-040 - Right of Way   
    (1) Stopping for pedestrian. (2) Pedestrian sudden movements. (4) Overtaking vehicles stopped for pedestrian. (5) Yield right of way. (6) Curb ramps.
  • WAC 504-14-940 Pedestrians   
    When traffic control signals are not in place or not in operation at pedestrian crossings, a vehicle must yield the right of way, by slowing down or stopping, when the pedestrian in the crossing is upon the same half of the roadway as the vehicle, or when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to be in danger.
  • RCW 46.61.235 Crosswalks   
  • RCW 46.61.240 Crossing at other than crosswalks   
    Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right of way to all vehicles upon the roadway.
  • RCW 46.61.261 Sidewalks, crosswalks -- Pedestrians, bicycles.   
    The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian or bicycle on a sidewalk. The rider of a bicycle shall yield the right of way to a pedestrian on a sidewalk or crosswalk.
  • SMC 11.40.160 Crossing intersection   
    No pedestrian shall cross a roadway intersection diagonally unless authorized by official traffic-control devices; and, when authorized to cross diagonally, pedestrians shall cross only in accordance with the official traffic-control devices pertaining to such crossing movements. (RCW 46.61.240(4))
    (Ord. 108200 Section 2(11.40.160), 1979.)
  • SMC 11.40.160 Crossing intersection diagonally - Seattle Municipal Code   
    No pedestrian shall cross a roadway intersection diagonally unless authorized by official traffic-control devices; and, when authorized to cross diagonally, pedestrians shall cross only in accordance with the official traffic-control devices pertaining to such crossing movements. (RCW 46.61.240(4))
    (Ord. 108200 Section 2(11.40.160), 1979.)
  • SMC 11.40.180 Standard of care for drivers of motor vehicles - Seattle Municipal Code   
    The driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian who is carrying a cane predominantly white in color (with or without a red tip) or using a guide dog shall take all necessary precautions to avoid injury to such pedestrian.
  • SMC 11.40.220 Walking on sidewalk - Seattle Municipal Code   
    Where there are sidewalks provided, no pedestrian shall move along and upon an adjacent roadway. Where sidewalks are provided but wheelchair access is not available, disabled persons may move along and upon an adjacent roadway until they reach an access point in the sidewalk.
    (Ord. 115323 Section 4, 1990: Ord. 108200 Section 2(11.40.220), 1979.)
  • SMC 11.40.240 Walking in roadway - Seattle Municipal Code   
    Where sidewalks are not provided any pedestrian moving along and upon a street shall, when practicable, move only on the left side of the roadway or its shoulder facing traffic which may approach from the opposite direction and upon meeting an oncoming vehicle shall move clear of the roadway.
    (Ord. 115323 Section 5, 1990: Ord. 108200 Section 2(11.40.240), 1979.)
  • SMC 11.40.250 Playing in streets - Seattle Municipal Code   
    No person upon roller skates, or riding in or by means of any coaster, skateboard, toy vehicle or similar device, shall go upon the roadway of any arterial street or transit coach route, except while crossing such street at a crosswalk; or engage in any sport, amusement or exercise or play in the roadway of any street.
    (Ord. 108200 Section 2(11.40.250), 1979.)
  • SMC 11.40.420 Pedestrian right-of-way - Seattle Municipal Code   
    The City Council may by ordinance designate streets upon which pedestrians will be granted right-of-way over vehicles using that street.
    (Ord. 108200 Section 2(11.40.420), 1979.)
  • SMC 11.58.310 Regard for pedestrians - Seattle Municipal Code   
    Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapters 11.40 and 11.44, every operator of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or person riding a bicycle upon any roadway and shall give warning by sounding the horn when necessary, and shall exercise all proper precautions upon observing any child or any obviously confused or incapacitated person upon a roadway. (RCW 46.61.245)
    (Ord. 108200 Section 2(11.58.310), 1979.)
  • SMC 15.48.010 Snow and ice removal - Seattle Municipal Code   
    It is the responsibility of the owner or occupant of private property to remove snow and ice on the sidewalks abutting his or her property in a timely manner and, if practical, prevent its becoming or remaining in an icy, ridged, uneven or humped condition or in a condition which is potentially hazardous to users of the public sidewalks.
    (Ord. 117569 Section 121, 1995; Ord. 90047 Section 39, 1961.
  • RCW 70.84.040 Precautions for drivers of motor vehicles approaching pedestrian who is using a white cane, dog guide, or service animal.   
    The driver of a vehicle approaching a totally or partially blind pedestrian who is carrying a cane predominantly white in color (with or without a red tip), a totally or partially blind or hearing impaired pedestrian using a dog guide, or an otherwise physically disabled person using a service animal shall take all necessary precautions to avoid injury to such pedestrian. Any driver who fails to take such precaution shall be liable in damages for any injury caused such pedestrian. It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to drive into or upon any crosswalk while there is on such crosswalk, such pedestrian, crossing or attempting to cross the roadway, if such pedestrian is using a white cane, using a dog guide, or using a service animal. The failure of any such pedestrian so to signal shall not deprive him of the right of way accorded him by other laws.
  • The Unseen Dangers, Bicycle Riders Face l Seattle Lawyer   
    Bicycle accidents not only happen to the untrained or beginner bicycle rider, the Unseen dangers, bicycle riders face can happen on any road. Even the most experienced professional can find themselves faced with having a bicycle accident.
  • Pedestrian Accidents Are On The Rise l Seattle Accident Lawyer   
    Pedestrians have been struck by motorists one-third more often in the first six months of this year than in the same period last year.
  • Pedestrian accidents in marked and unmarked crosswalks l Attorney   
    While pedestrian accidents account for 6.7 percent of all traffic-- related accidents in the city (1998 data), they account for 42 percent of all traffic-- related fatalities. Accordingly, LADOT has developed practices in an attempt to reduce such accidents.
  • Typical Reasons For A Pedestrian Car Accident l Seattle Attorney   
    Driver negligence is often to to blame for accidents resulting in pedestrian injury or crosswalk accident death. Here are some of the most common reasons for driver negligence.
  • Seattle pedestrian hurt in crosswalk   
    Seattle pedestrian hurt in crosswalk
    Woman in serious condition; hit-and-run driver stopped
    By KATHY MULADY, P-I REPORTER, November 27, 2007
  • Winter rain and darkness dangerous for pedestrians   
    King County Public Health Notice, Winter rain and darkness dangerous for pedestrians Tuesday, December 4, 2007
  • National Pedestrian Crash Report [PDF]   
    The purpose of this technical report is to analyze the latest trends in pedestrian fatalities and police-reported motor vehicle crashes involving a pedestrian in the United States since 1997.
  • Traffic Safety Report Bicyclists and Other Cyclists, 2006 [PDF]   
    Bicyclists and other cyclists include riders of two-wheel non motorized vehicles, tricycles, and unicycles powered solely by pedals.
  • NEWS: Local King County pedestrian deaths exceed national average   
    Local pedestrian deaths exceed national average
    By Susan Gilmore , Seattle Times, January 20, 2006
    The number of pedestrian fatalities in King County is above the national average, according to a study presented Thursday at a pedestrian-safety summit in SeaTac.

View All

Bicycle Accidents:

View All

Insurance Coverage Disputes:

  • Legal Action Against Unum Insurance Company   
    Have you been injured in an accident and found yourself up against a major insurance company such as Unum Insurance? Claims representatives at large firms like Unum have been trained to delay and stall the valuation and disbursement of settlement funds.
  • Legal Action Against Conseco Insurance Company   
    Have you been injured in an accident and are experiencing resistance from a major insurance company such as Conseco Insurance?
  • Legal Action Against WellPoint Insurance Company   
    Have you been injured in an accident in which either you, the at-fault, or both have been insured by WellPoint Insurance. If this is a situation you find yourself in, it is essential that you research past legal cases involving your insurance company if you hope successfully negotiate your own settlement or court case.
  • Legal Action Against UnitedHealth Insurance Company   
    Injured in an accident? Policy holder of UnitedHealth Insurance? Insurance companies are notorious for delaying funds and manipulating settlement values.
  • Legal Action Against Torchmark Insurance   
    Injured in an accident? Policy holder of Torchmark Insurance? Insurance companies are notorious for delaying funds and manipulating settlement values.
  • Legal Action Against PEMCO Insurance   
    Have you found yourself involved in a legal battle with PEMCO Insurance? If you have been forced to take legal action against a major insurance company, it is very important that you research historical litigation and previous cases to help highlight successful legal strategies.
  • Legal Action Against GEICO Insurance   
    Have you found yourself involved in a legal battle with GEICO Insurance? If you have been forced to take legal action against a major insurance company, it is very important that you research historical litigation and previous cases to help highlight successful legal strategies.
  • Legal Action Against American Family Insurance   
    Have you found yourself involved in a legal battle with American Family Insurance? If you have been forced to take legal action against a major insurance company, it is very important that you research historical litigation and previous cases to help highlight successful legal strategies.
  • Legal Action Against Liberty Mutual   
    Have you found yourself involved in a legal battle with Liberty Mutual Insurance? If you have been forced to take legal action against a major insurance company, it is very important that you research historical litigation and previous cases to help highlight successful legal strategies.
  • Legal Action Against Fidelity Insurance   
    Have you found yourself involved in a legal battle with Fidelity Insurance? If you have been forced to take legal action against a major insurance company, it is very important that you research historical litigation and previous cases to help highlight successful legal strategies.
  • Legal Action Against MetLife Insurance   
    Are you an accident victim trying to deal with MetLife Insurance? Research the insurance company and historical litigation in order to explore successful ways to deal with a settlement or court battle.
  • Legal Action Against AIG   
    If you have been involved in an accident where either you or the at-fault has been insured by AIG Insurance, it is very important that you research past legal cases involving the insurance company if you hope to be successful in negotiating your own settlement or court case.
  • Legal Action Against MassMutual   
    It can be extremely difficult dealing with major insurance companies such as Farmers Insurance after you've been in a serious accident. If you hope to be successful in negotiating your own settlement or court case, it is imperative that you research historical litigation involving the insurance company.
  • Legal Action Against Hartford Insurance   
    If you have recently been in an accident, you are most likely curious about what your legal options are, with specific regards to securing financial compensation for the resulting medical expenses. It is important to research similar cases against your insurance company to identify critical legal strategies implemented by others in the past.
  • Legal Action Against Enumclaw Insurance   
    If you have recently been in an accident, you are most likely curious about what your legal options are, with specific regards to securing financial compensation for the resulting medical expenses. It is important to research similar cases against your insurance company to identify critical legal strategies implemented by others in the past.
  • Legal Action Against Esurance Insurance   
    If you have recently been in an accident, you are most likely curious about what your legal options are, with specific regards to securing financial compensation for the resulting medical expenses. It is important to research similar cases against your insurance company to identify critical legal strategies implemented by others in the past.
  • Legal Action Against Nationwide Insurance   
    If you have been involved in a serious accident in which either yourself or the at-fault has been insured by Nationwide Insurance, it is highly recommended that you research historical litigation involving the insurance company if you hope to be successful in negotiating your own settlement or court case.
  • Legal Action Against State Farm Insurance   
    Interested in researching legal action against State Farm Insurance? This article profiles the State Farm Insurance Company and outlines previous legal cases involving the insurance provider.
  • Legal Action Against Allstate Insurance   
    If you want to achieve a fair settlement or court outcome, it is important to research how other people and companies have successfully navigated insurance claims and settlements with specific insurance companies, such as Allstate Insurance.
  • Legal Action Against Progressive Insurance   
    Interested in researching what legal actions you can take against Progressive Insurance? This article reviews the State Farm Insurance Company and references previous legal cases involving the insurance provider, which you can use to research and build a case of your own.
  • Legal Action Against Prudential Insurance   
    If you want to achieve a fair settlement or court outcome, it is important to research how other people and companies have successfully navigated insurance claims and settlements with specific insurance companies, such as Prudential Insurance.
  • Legal Action Against Travelers Insurance   
    If you are committed to obtaining a just settlement value or court outcome, it is important to actively research various ways other people and companies have implemented that resulted in successfully navigated insurance claims and settlements with specific insurance companies, such as Travelers Insurance.
  • Accident Report: Serious Injury at Gilman Boulevard   
    He experienced immediate pain in his shoulder, neck and back. D.D.tried to finish his work but his pain increased. He decided to drive to the emergency department at Overlake Hospital a few hours later.
  • Allstate gives McKinsey documents to regulator   
    McKinsey produced about 13,000 pages of documents for Allstate in the 1990s as it developed methods for the insurer to become more profitable by paying less in claims.
  • Allstate’s Deceptive Advertising Campaign Sinks To A New Low   
    These days advertising campaigns are designed to do more than just make consumers aware of products that they may need. They are also designed to create public perceptions that will help drive and influence other behaviors on a social level—to change the way they think.
  • Expect More “Deny, Delay, Defend” Tactics As Insurance Company Profits Decrease l Seattle Lawyer   
    Industry wide, first-half premium revenue was down for the first time since 2005 while claims jumped by 13.6%, or $20 billion. Allstate, a division of Allstate Insurance Group reported a profit drop of $1.5 billion, more than any other insurer. The percentage decline was 61.5%.
  • NAIC Cites Top Insurance Complaints for 2007   
    According to data released by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), the top three reasons consumers filed formal complaints against their insurance companies in 2007 were delays, denials of claims and unsatisfactory settlement offers. Policy cancellations and premium/insurance rating issues completed the top five.
  • Dateline NBC: State Farm Insurance Investigation   
    Dateline investigates State Farm Insurance Company and its little-known practice of "paper review." In a paper review, State Farm employees review a patient's medical records rather than actually examining the patient. The Dateline crew discovered that some State Farm employees use this practice to manipulate the system. For example, the crew found that some employees "secretly orchestrated the supposedly independent medical results, helping author reports and dictating changes to medical opinions that led to lower recommended payments for medical claims."
  • Worst And Best Insurers For Non-Payment of Claims   
    Worst And Best Insurers For Non-Payment of Claims
  • Good faith insurance bill passes House l Washington State Lawyer   
    The Minnesota House Thursday okayed a measure that would make it easier for homeowners and motorists to sue their insurance companies over unpaid claims.
  • Did Insurance Company Cheat Disabled Clients? (60 Minutes, CBS)   
    A number of people who worked at UnumProvident, the giant of the disability insurance business, whose clients include CBS, told us that the company’s management puts tremendous pressure on claims handlers to deny new claims and shut down existing ones. And that many UnumProvident policy holders- who are obviously disabled – are left out in the cold.
  • Bad Faith and Excess Liability : Insurance Company Conduct on Trial   
    It is a general rule that every contract implies the exercise of good faith and fair dealing between the parties to the contract -- that neither party will do anything that impairs the right of the other to receive the benefits of the agreement.
  • Washington State Insurance Commissioner Rejects Claims On R-67   
    The state's top elected industry watchdog, Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler, is baring his teeth and pushing back against a heavily financed campaign to overturn new insurance regulations.
  • R-67 mailing 'felt like a threat'   
    State Farm letter on insurance measure angers some customers
  • Referendum 67: Protect insurance consumers   
    Simply put, the law would provide consumers with much-needed protection against bad actors in the industry
  • Insurance giants not supporting Ref. 67   
    The state's two largest insurance companies say they won't join their industry colleagues in financing a proposed ballot measure to repeal a new insurance law.
  • The crash of the insurance companies   
    A flood of cash from the insurance companies was not enough to sink Referendum 67. Judges will now have the power to award triple damages to people who sue their insurance carriers and win.
  • Tips For Getting The Best Car Insurance Rate   
    Auto insurance is always a must and it is a law in every state. Not only is it required by law, it's just a good piece of mind knowing that you, your loved ones and the other driver are insured when you are out on the road.
  • Important Matters Affecting Auto Collision Liability   
    Automobile collisions usually result in cases filed in court but they actually differ when it comes in the determination of liability. Commonly, even small personal injury claim cases may take a long time to resolve due to various issues that are needed to discuss first.
  • Understanding the Features of Your Car Insurance   
    Most of the people tend to believe that in the process of buying a car, choosing its insurance coverage is as simple as finding the right car. The fact is that car insurance can actually be pretty complicated.
  • Allstate injury claim documents examined l Insurance Lawyer   
    Allstate Insurance Co. rigged a computer program to produce artificially low values for injury claims, sent fraudulent information to state regulators to avoid scrutiny, and accepted lawsuits over its claims handling as a cost of doing business, an attorney for a Richmond woman argued yesterday in the first day of a $1.425 billion civil trial.
  • PIP Insurance Billing Guide l Seattle Insurance Dispute Lawyer [PDF]   
    This guide gives physicians a roadmap for understanding the PIP billing process and the circumstances under which a claim may be denied.
  • 'Chameleon-Like' Insurance Firm Accused Of Fraud   
    United Services Automobile Association, one of the nation's largest insurance companies, has for years argued on both sides of the fence about whether suits against it for non-payment of claims should be argued in state or federal court.

    In more than 170 instances throughout the United States, the Texas-based company has convinced both federal and state judges that it was being sued in the wrong court, failing to reveal that it had argued the other way in other cases, frequently simultaneously.
  • Insurance Company Denies Car Accident Claim l Seattle Attorney   
    A Seattle woman's 10-year battle for justice was rewarded yesterday by the state's highest court, which ruled she deserves a chance to prove that her insurance company was wrong to deny her benefits in connection with a car accident that wasn't her fault.
  • Insurance Company Should Honor Policy Limits l Seattle Attorney   
    Will your insurance company be there when you need it most? That's what you assume when you buy insurance. You pay a premium so that when something goes wrong, your insurance company will pay for your covered losses. Unfortunately, that is not happening in Washington state. Our system is broken.
  • Insurance company wants to silence 2 ex-staffers l Seattle Attorney   
    Farmers Insurance has asked a state court to silence two of its former employees who say a new computer program being used throughout the industry places unfairly low values on its personal-injury claims.
  • Insurance Policyholders Beware l Companies Deny Claims l Seattle Lawyer   
    There is no way the public can know how many property claims are denied in this way. An insurance company's anti-fraud plans and activities, although reported to the state Office of the Insurance Commissioner, are proprietary and cannot be discovered through civil litigation.
  • ARTICLE: Ten Things About Your Insurance That Your Insurance Company   
    The average American spends thousands of dollars per year of insurance. Homeowners, automobile, medical, life, business, disability, umbrella and other coverages. Because most of us never suffer the large losses that everyone worries about, people have very little experience in dealing with insurance companies on large claims. Those that do are often in for a bit of a shock. Delay, the use of complex policy language to deny claims, and substantial underestimating of losses by carriers are common. Many people don't realize that insurance companies, like banks, earn their profits from investments, stocks, bonds, venture capital and real estate. The profitability of a company depends on how much money they have available to invest. If a company owes X million to all claimants at a given point in time, it can save 8% or more of that per year in investment profits by merely engaging in delay. It can save another 30 to 40% by engaging in lowballing. Another 20 to 30% can be saved by wrongful claim denials on confusing policy language.
  • ARTICLE: Bad Faith Claim Practices Defined   
    The Insurance Industry has lobbied over the years to see that there is no federal agency which oversees the insurance industry, essentially leaving no federal law or enforcement to protect Insureds against Unfair Insurance Claims Practices. Currently this authority lays at the state level only.
  • "Confessions Of A Former Insurance Defense Lawyer" l Seattle Attorney [PDF]   
    "Confessions Of A Former Insurance Defense Lawyer"

View All

Passenger Van Accidents:

  • Car Accident Report: State Route 160 Transpro Van Collision | Seattle accident attorney   
    On May 6, 2009 at 5:00 p.m., a passenger in a Transpro van for the disabled was traveling eastbound on State Route 160. As the van went through the intersection at Long Lake Road SE, a driver who was stopped on Long Lake Road SE, unexpectedly entered the intersection, striking the left rear of the van. Washington State Patrol responded to the scene and upon investigation cited the driver for failure to yield the right-of-way

View All

Drunk Driving (DUI) Collisions:

View All

Issaquah Car Accident Attorney:

View All

Nursing Home Neglect:

View All

Overlake Hosptial Medical Center Malpractice:

View All

Distracted Driving Accidents:

View All

Bus, Shuttle, Taxi & Mass Transit Accidents:

  • Federal Report Reveals High Risk of Curbside Bus Industry   
    A new federal report reveals that the curbside bus industry experiences fatal accidents seven times more than other types of interstate bus operators.
  • Proposals to Increase Bus Safety are Being Considered   
    Over the past decade there have been several bus crashes that have wrongfully killed many people. There was a recent crash in New York that killed 15 passengers and injured several others.
  • Car Accident Report: Taxi Accident in Downtown Seattle   
    A passenger in a Yellow Cab traveling south along 2nd Avenue. As they crossed through the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Cherry Street, in Seattle, Washington, they were unexpectedly struck broadside by another driver, who had run the red light eastbound on Cherry.
  • Accident Report: Seattle Taxi Accident   
    As he was taking a yellow cab through town when it was unexpectedly struck from behind by M.M, who failed to notice the stopped traffic ahead and was unable to stop his vehicle in time. J.B.’s cab was stopped at an intersection behind one other vehicle. The impact from M.M’s vehicle pushed the cab into the rear of the other vehicle, thus causing a second impact. Seattle Police responded to the accident scene and upon investigation cited M.M. for “following too closely”.
  • Bus Accidents: Who is liable?   
    Buses are generally thought to be a safe method of travel; after all, they are significantly larger than other vehicles on the road and many buses do not even come equipped with seat belts. A study by the National Bus Safety Council between the years 1987 and 1996 found 4.3 bus rider fatalities per year compared to 44,000 passenger vehicle fatalities over the same time frame. However, buses are involved in an alarming number of crashes, many of which prove fatal.

View All

ATV Accidents:

  • Moped and Motorcycle Accidents-Similarities and Discrepancies.   
    Of those injured in moped accidents, 21% were 60 years old or older and accounted for 56% of fatalities in this group. The most frequent cause of moped accidents was collision with a car, and overturning or running off the road in motorcycle accidents. The difference in injury severity was unexpectedly small, although there was a tendency toward more severe injuries in motorcyclists. Moped accidents are so similar to motorcycle accidents that it seems unjustified to regard mopeds as harmless 'bicycles with a helper motor.' The need for formal registration, driving license, and helmet use laws for mopeds is apparent.
  • Scooter safety: rising accident rates raise questions over regulation   
    As the price of gasoline soars, more people have been switching to motorcycles, scooters and mopeds, which get far better mileage. But as the number of mopeds and scooters rises, so will the number of accidents, safety officials said.
  • Safety issues raised after fatal scooter accident   
    The death this week of an elderly Victoria-area man under the wheels of a dump truck while driving his new scooter is raising safety questions.
  • Are Motor Scooters Safe? Yes and No!   
    Motor scooters, both electric scooters and gas scooters, are a style of motorcycle that have a step through frame and have become a very popular method of travel all over the world. They have been scooting out of show rooms at record speed. But what many people do not realize is that motor scooters are classified as motor vehicles when it comes to highway regulations. And although they are an object of desire for many they can also be dangerous for many.
  • Scooter safety vs. motorcycles   
    If you drive where the roads are smooth, without potholes, or speed bumps, or other pavement irregularities, there's probably not much difference. When you encounter holes in the road, a scooter's smaller tires can be deflected more easily, because they generate less gyroscopic effect. Also, a motorcycle's larger tire will roll over some holes that a scooter tire will fall into, which can cause a strong jolt to the suspension.
  • Moped and scooter rider safety   
    ‘Powered Two Wheelers,’ or scooters, are very popular with young teenagers as a means of independent travelling. Unfortunately they are also amongst the high statistics of road crashes. Bromley's Road Safety Officers are tackling this with a course of sessions in secondary schools, aimed at reducing these figures.

View All

Sammamish Car Accident Attorney:

  • Car Accident Report: Driver Run's Red Light in Sammamish   
    A male driver was traveling southbound on 228th Avenue NE in Sammamish, Washington. As he proceeded to make a left hand turn with a green arrow onto NE 4th Street, he was unexpectedly struck by another driver, who ran the red light on NE 4th Street.
  • Accident Report: Sammamish Collision   
    A driver was abruptly cut off and struck in the middle of the 228th and NE 25th intersection in Sammamish.
  • Accident Report: W. Lake Sammamish Parkway Rear-end Accident   
    MB was slowing to stop on W. Lake Sammamish Parkway, Redmond, Washington as he planned to turn left into the Condominium complex where he lived. As he attempted the turn into the driveway, he was rear-ended.
  • Accident Report: Sammamish Rear-end Car Accident   
    P.B. and her son were traveling through Sammamish, Washington on their way to his school. As they were stopped at the intersection of 20th and 228th, they were unexpectedly struck from behind by M.K. The impact pushed P.B.’s vehicle forward several feet. Following the collision, the parties exited their vehicles, assessed the damages, exchanged insurance information and continued onto their respective destinations. The police were not summoned to the scene. Substantial damage was done to the rear of P.B.’s vehicle. With over $1,000 in damages, the force and impact between the two vehicles is clearly documented.

View All

Boating & Personal Watercraft Accidents:

View All

Bellevue Personal Injury Attorney:

View All

Washington Bicycle Accident Attorney:

View All

Davis Law Group Firm Overview:

View All

Davis Law Group Firm Newsletter:

  • Davis Law Group Newsletter - Special MADD Edition [PDF]   
    Davis Law Group Newsletter - Special MADD Edition
  • Davis Law Group Newsletter - Spring 2011 [PDF]   
    Davis Law Group Spring Newsletter 2011 - Get ready for spring, introduction of Greg Colburn, school supply gift program
  • Davis Law Group Newsletter - Fall 2010 [PDF]   
    Davis Law Group Winter Newsletter. Medical Mistakes in the News, Observing Veterans Day, Viral Video Film Contest, Santa Letters, Scholar Athlete
  • Davis Law Group Newsletter - Winter 2011 [PDF]   
    Davis Law Group Winter Newsletter 2011 - Cell Phone Jammers, Top Ten Worst Insurance Companies, Scholar Athlete, School Supplies Gift Program
  • Davis Law Group Newsletter - July/August 2010 [PDF]   
    Davis Law Group July-August Newsletter - Changes Needed in Washington DUI Policy; Davis' Do the Derby; Davis Law Group to Donate to MADD; Chris Davis Goes to the Dogs!; The Amazing Auto Woman; NEW Washington Accident Book Site!; Who is Chris Davis?
  • Davis Law Group Newsletter - Summer 2010 - email version   
    Davis Law Group Newsletter - Summer 2010 - email version
  • Davis Law Group Newsletter - May/June 2010 [PDF]   
    Seattle Personal Injury Newsletter - Summer Issue 2010. A Newsletter Published by Davis Law Group, P.S., Seattle, WA - Representing Washington Accident Victims & Families Affected By Wrongful Death
  • Davis Law Group Newsletter - Summer Issue 2010 [PDF]   
    Davis Law Group Newsletter - Summer Issue 2010
  • Davis Law Group Newsletter - April 2010 [PDF]   
    Davis Law Group Monthly Newsletter - April 2010 - Legal tips and advice from Seattle's best personal injury lawyer, Chris Davis. Published as an educational service for clients, friends, and contacts.
  • Davis Law Group Newsletter - March 2010 [PDF]   
    Davis Law Group Newsletter - March 2010 - In This Issue: Driving With Cell Phone a Primary Offense?; Guidelines For Settling Your Own Claim; Office Expansion!; Scholar Athletes; St. Patricks Day Advice
  • Davis Law Group Newsletter - February 2010 [PDF]   
    Davis Law Group Newsletter - February 2010 In This Issue: What Is The Value Of A Wrongful Death Claim?; How Do I Find the Best Insurance Company? New Wrongful Death Book by Chris Davis; UW Miss Greek
  • Davis Law Group January 2010 Newsletter [PDF]   
    Davis Law Group, P.S. distributes a monthly newsletter. This is Version 4, Issue 1 for January 2010. In this issue: When Hiring a Lawyer...Credibility Is King; Ten Worst Insurance Companies in US; Davis Law Group Scholar Athletes
  • Davis Law Group Newsletter - October/November 2009 [PDF]   
    The October/November Newsletter - Blankenship vs. Children's Hospital Case, Daylight savings time and accidents, Davis Law Group Scholar Athletes, & Halloween Safety Tips
  • Football Calendar - Fall 2009 [PDF]   
    In the spirit of football season, the Davis Law Group has put together a football calendar with the schedules of the University of Washington Huskies, the Seattle Seahawks and the Washington State University Cougars. Print it off and post in on your fridge so you never miss a game!
  • Davis Law Group Newsletter - September 2009 [PDF]   
    The back to school special issue! In this issue: "Introducing the Davis Law Group Scholar Athlete Program," "Insurance Company Finds Client Facebook; Reduces Settlement by $20,000," "Davis Law Group Settles Dog Bite Case for $185,000," "Football Calendar!"
  • Davis Law Group Newsletter - July/August 2009 [PDF]   
    IN THIS ISSUE:Chris Davis Discusses Unreasonable Insurance Companies;We Welcome Our New Communications Assistant, Ian Lauth; The DOs & DONTS of Talking With An Insurance Adjuster; Sudoku Puzzle!; New Facebook Fan Pages
  • Davis Law Group Newsletter - March/April 2009 [PDF]   
    $4.0 Million SEttlement Recovered In Wrongful Death Case; Davis Law Group Is Very Proud To Be The Official Helmet Sponsor for STAR 101.5's Bikes For Kids Program; Crosswalk and Pedestrian Accidents Are Increasing; SEattle's Worst Spots For Car Accidents & Top Car Accident Causes; WARNING: Waht is in your Facebook profile, website, or blog site could damage your personal injury claim and cost you money; Seattle Attorney Chris Davis Featured on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360 to Offer Legal Opinion on Natasha Richardson Traumatic Brain Injury Accident Case
  • Davis Law Group Newsletter - May 2009 [PDF]   
    Davis Law Group Uses Social Media; Colossus; Understanding The Insurance Claims Dragon And How To Slay It; Amazing Greek Salad; NTSB REport Highlights Need for Federal Safety Standars Involving Bus Drivers; Ask The Attorney; Do I really need a lawyer?; Take Me Out To The Ballgame: Mariner's Schedule
  • Davis Law Group Newsletter - February 2009 [PDF]   
    In This Issue: Look Both Ways: Crosswalk Accidents Are Often Fatal, Says NHTSA Study; Pulling Your Hair Out Over Truth, Justice and “The Insurance Company Way”; Cabin Fever Cure: Get Boxed In; FREE BOOKS FOR ACCIDENT VICTIMS; Things The Insurance Companies Would Love For You To Forget
  • Davis Law Group Newsletter - January 2009, Volume 3, Issue 1 [PDF]   
    In This Issue
    Why You Should Increase Your Car Insurance Coverage During A Recession; Ask The Attorney: Bicycle Law; Protect Your Family; Car Crashes Are The No. 1 Killer Of American Teens
  • Davis Law Group Newsletter - November/December 2008 Special Kids Issue [PDF]   
    Little Kids, Big Accidents; Seven Week Old Infant Burned In Seattle Area Hospital; Secret Recipe for Great Holiday Meals; Facts, Figures and Statistics about Children And Accidents.
  • Davis Law Group Newsletter - October 2008 [PDF]   
    IN THIS ISSUE: Allstate’s Deceptive Advertising Campaign Sinks To A New Low; Expect More “Deny, Delay, Defend” Tactics As Insurance Company Profits Decrease; November 2nd: Pedestrian Accidents Increase As Daylight Savings Time Ends; Consumer’s Guide To Hiring A Great Lawyer; FALL FLAVORS: Yummy Apple Cheddar Soup; Hannah’s Halloween Safety Tips
  • Davis Law Group Newsletter - Aug/Sept 2008 [PDF]   
    IN THIS ISSUE: What is Estate Planning? And why should I care?; Behind The Wheel: Teen Driving Rules; Client Satisfaction Survey; Client Bill Of Rights; Welcome Mordecai Goldstein; Allstate agrees to pay $390,000 to settle car accident case on appeal — after refusing to pay its $25,000 policy limits before trial; Thanks Paralegal/Legal Assistants; New FREE Booklet: Hiring A Great Lawyer
  • Davis Law Group Newsletter - June/July 2008 [PDF]   
    IN THIS ISSUE: Allstate Is The Worst Insurer For Consumers; Love Without Boundaries; Ask The Attorney; Client Satisfaction Survey; The Race To Heal—Part One; Washington State Cell Phone Law
  • Davis Law Group Newsletter - May 2008 [PDF]   
    IN THIS ISSUE: Buying Car Insurance In Washington State; Kids, Car Accidents and Injuries; Safe Driving: How Germany compares to the US; Trains, Planes, and German Automobiles; Honesty Is The Best Policy; Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month; National Safe Boating Week; The Ten Biggest Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Washington Accident Case
  • Davis Law Group Newsletter - April 2008 [PDF]   
    IN THIS ISSUE: Secrets Kept From Juries: What They Never Know During Trial; $362,500 Jury Verdict—Insurance Company’s Last Offer $50,000; April 22nd is Earth Day—-What Can You Do?; Davis Law Group Welcomes a new legal assistant; Seattle University Law School Asks Davis To Speak; Ask The Attorney: Dog Bites; Facts & Figures: Back-Over Accidents & Kids
  • Davis Law Group Newsletter - March 2008 [PDF]   
    In This Issue: Do you have enough uninsured motorist coverage?; Why Chiropractic Care after an Accident?; Ask The Attorney: Insurance Medical Exams; Is There A Wrong-way Driving Epidemic In Washington? ; National Poison Prevention Week; WARNING: Don’t Drive While Distracted
  • Davis Law Group Newsletter - Jan/Feb 2008 [PDF]   
    In This Issue: Health Plan Sues Accident Victim to Get Entire Settlement Recovery; Another Pedestrian Hit and Killed In Seattle Crosswalk; Huge Demand for Accident Book; The Littlest Davis Hits The Slopes; Davis Asked to Co-Chair Auto Accident Legal Ed Seminar; Cases Of Interest
  • Davis Law Group Newsletter - September 2007 [PDF]   
    In This Issue: Employee Falls Asleep At The Wheel & Kills Beloved Mother; Mr. Davis Goes To Washington; Davis Honored As “Super Lawyer”; Approve Referendum 67 this November!; The Ten Biggest Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Case; Expanding Into Seattle—And Moving In Bellevue; Davis Interviewed on KIRO TV: Dog Mauling Case
  • Davis Law Group Newsletter - October 2007 [PDF]   
    Referendum 67 Special Issue
    In This Issue: DLG Client Featured On CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360°; King 5 TV Investigates Allstate; Follow The Money Behind Opposition to Referendum 67;
  • Davis Law Group Newsletter - November 2007 [PDF]   
    In This Issue: Don’t Ride With A Drunk Driver; Do’s & Don’ts: Talking With An Adjustor; Television Launch Of “Ten Biggest” Book; New Client Relations Manager; Drive Safely This Holiday Season
  • Davis Law Group Newsletter - December 2007 [PDF]   
    In This Issue: Christopher Davis Featured On King5’s Upfront with Robert Mak; Ask The Attorney: Uninsured Drivers; Referendum 67 Passes By Wide Margin; Don’t Miss Your Medical/Chiropractic/PT Appointments; Davis Family Enjoys A Holiday Tradition; Davis Kids Get Good News From Santa

View All

Davis Law Group In The News:

View All

Jobs - Employment - Careers:

View All

FREE Personal Injury Law Reports:

  • The Smart Consumer's Guide To Hiring A Great Lawyer - FREE ebook [PDF]   
    Free ebook: The Smart Consumer's Guide To Hiring A Great Lawyer
  • Buyer Beware - Things To Know About Insurance In Washington State [PDF]   
    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?
  • Buyer Beware - What You Need To Know About Lawyer Advertising [PDF]   
    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.
  • Common Insurance Industry Arguments [PDF]   
    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.
  • Do You Really Need An Attorney To Help You Handle Your Accident Case [PDF]   
    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.
  • Dos And Donts Checklist - Talking With An Insurance Adjustor [PDF]   
    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.
  • How To Determine The Value Of A Personal Injury Case [PDF]   
    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.
  • Injury Case Roadmap - The Legal Process For Personal Injury Cases [PDF]   
    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.
  • Insurance Industry Settlement Tactics - How To Navigate The Injury Accident Claim War Zone On Your Own [PDF]   
    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.
  • Looking For A Lawyer - How To Choose The Right Attorney For Your Accident Case [PDF]   
    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.
  • Looking For A Lawyer - The Truth About Attorney Finder Websites and Directories [PDF]   
    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.
  • Mandatory Arbitration - The Alternative To Trial [PDF]   
    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.
  • My Attorney - What A Personal Injury Lawyer Can Do For You [PDF]   
    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.
  • Tough Questions - Questions the Insurance Adjusters Don't Want You To Ask [PDF]   
    Most insurance adjusters 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.

View All

Davis Law Group Scholar Athlete Program:

  • PRESS RELEASE: Davis Law Group Honors Top Seattle Area High School Seniors   
    The Davis Law Group Scholar Athlete Program recognizes extraordinary commitment to academics and elite performance as athletes throughout high school.
  • Davis Law Group Scholar Athlete Program   
    Recognizing outstanding high school senior class student athletes who perform both on the field and in the classroom.
  • scholar athlete facebook button   
    If you want to nominate an outstanding high school senior, click here.
  • About MG Pic   
    Miss Greek for University of Washington is Hanna Lauth
  • SpnsrMeButton   
    To sponsor a student to become Miss Greek of University of Washington, click here to learn more.
  • Sponsor_me   
  • Facebook About Us Pic   
    About Miss Greek of University of Washington
  • MG FB Banner   
  • congrats header GIF   
    Congratulations to the high school seniors recognized through Davis Law Group Scholar Athlete Program.
  • Mini Logo GIF   
    Scholar Athlete Program logo
  • Congrats Header   
    Congratulations to the winner of Davis Law Group Scholar Athlete Program in Seattle, Washington.
  • 'Application' header   
    Nominate a high school senior to be recognized as Davis Law Group Scholar Athlete of the Year and win a scholarship for their hard work.
  • 'Nomination' Form   
    Nomination for Davis Law Group Scholar Athlete. A scholarship awarded to a student that demonstrates excellence in the classroom and on the field.
  • "Nominate a student!" Button   
    Nominate a high school senior today to win a scholarship for college.
  • Scholar Athlete PDF Button   
    Scholar Athlete Program PDF Button
  • Mini Logo   
    Seattle law firm's scholarship program to award high school students doing well in the classroom and on the field.
  • mini logo 2   
    Personal injury law firm's scholarship program
  • Shirts   
    Davis Law Group's scholar athletes of 2009
  • DLGSA Flier [PDF]   
    Davis Law Group Scholar Athlete Program to award high school seniors who perform exceptionally well in the classroom and on the field.
  • Flier PDF Button   
    Davis Law Group Scholar Athlete Program to recognize high school students for their performance in the classroom and on the field.
  • Facebook button   
    Like Davis Law Group Scholar Athlete Program on Facebook
  • Webpage Button 1   
    Apply to be a Scholar Athlete of the Year through Davis Law Group
  • Webpage Button 2   
    Download scholarship application today
  • Button 1   
    Nominate a Scholar Athlete
  • facebook banner   
    Scholar Athlete Scholarship Program through local Seattle law firm
  • button   
    Nominate a scholar athlete for recognition through law firm scholarship program.
  • ScholarApp [PDF]   
    Davis Law Group Scholar Athlete Program is designed to recognize outstanding student athletes who perform both on the field and in the classroom.

View All

Davis Law Group School Supplies Gift Program:

View All

Davis Law Group Press Room:

View All

Davis Law Group Photo Gallery:

View All

Washington Accident & Legal News:

  • Editorial Calendar   
    Washington Accident and Legal News in the Seattle area, reporting on accident, legal and local news.

View All

Lawyer Jokes & Courtroom Humor:

View All

Chiropractic Care After A Car Accident:

View All

Tort Reform in Washington State:

  • The Truth About Tort Reform   
    You may have seen articles and news stories claiming that “runaway jury awards” and “greedy trial lawyers” are causing medical malpractice premiums to skyrocket, thereby driving doctors out of Washington State. Doctors around the state are “demanding” that our two Senators and state legislators enact “caps” on jury verdicts to prevent malpractice relates from rising. THESE CLAIMS ARE FALSE.
  • Medical malpractice premiums for doctors plummet   
    Washington’s largest writer of medical malpractice coverage for physicians and surgeons has called for a 12.5 percent overall decrease in premiums for 2008 following what appears to be a record-setting year of profits for the company in 2007.
  • ARTICLE: Lawyers, insurers in big-bucks battle over Referendum 67   
    New campaign-finance reports show trial lawyers and insurance companies battling over Referendum 67 have spent nearly $14.5 million, with just days remaining before the election.

View All

eBooks: Washington Accident Books:

View All

Infographics:

View All

Client Resource Center - For DLG Clients Only:

View All

Jury Duty:

View All

Injured Employees:

View All

Washington State Personal Injury Pages:

  • Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium Mistake Attorneys in Seattle, WA   
    206-727-4000 Funeral home abuse attorneys, cemetery neglect lawyers and crematorium negligence law suits. Davis Law Group committed to assisting surviving family members to the fullest extent of the law. Families look to funeral homes, cemeteries and crematoriums for help during this emotional time. But a few unscrupulous establishments have no respect for the departed, no sympathy for the survivors and are only concerned with making as much money as possible.
  • Interstate 405 Motor Vehicle Collisions in Washington State   
    Interstate 405 in Washington State is the location for dozens of automobile accidents each day. During the morning and evening commute during the work week, cars, trucks, semi-trucks, motorcycles and other automobiles may be bumper-to-bumper at while traveling and very high speeds.
  • Interstate-5 Motor Vehicle Collisions in Washington State   
    Interstate 5 in Washington State is the scene of numerous motor vehicle accidents every single day. During heavily congested times of the day, such as the morning and evening commute during the work week, cars, trucks, semi-trucks, motorcycles and other vehicles are bumper-to-bumper at high speeds.
  • Seattle Car Accident Attorney   
    Call the Seattle car accident attorneys at the Davis Law Group for a free consultation 206-727-4000. We handle personal injury cases including car crashes, truck accidents, and other vehicle collisions. Get information about fatal car accident statistics in Seattle Washington.
  • Seattle Lawyer Directory: Attorneys, Lawyers, Law Firms, Legal Advisors   
    Seattle's top personal injury lawyers as determined by Washington Law & Politics magazine. These are Seattle's Super Lawyers.
  • Seattle Lawyers   
    The Seattle laywers at the Davis Law Group have been recognized as one of Seatlle's most innovative and experienced personal injury law firms, solely devoting its practice to personal injury cases such as: wrongful death, car accident, motorcycle collision, and dog bite cases. - (206) 727-4000 - 2101 Fourth Avenue, Suite 630, Seattle, WA 98121
  • Seattle Lawyer   
    Seattle lawyer serving accident victims throughout Washington State. Call us for a FREE consultation. 206-727-4000.

View All

Other:

View All

General:

  • Drinking and Driving: Holiday Party Hazard   
    With Thanksgiving behind us, Christmas and the New Year ahead of us; this is a time of fun and holiday parties.
  • DLG Helping Homeless Children During the Holidays   
    This holiday season Davis Law Group is teaming up with Project Night Night to assemble holiday gift packages for homeless children in the Seattle area.
  • Best Car Insurance for Your Teenage Driver   
    It can be very expensive to insure your newly licensed son or daughter. The best car insurance depends on many factors, it is very important do to research.
  • What is a Tort Reform? Know How These Laws Will Directly Affect You   
    Tort reform is more than the change of one law or idea in our society. Tort reform is much greater. Understand how these changes will affect you.
  • Red Light Camera Systems: Profit or Safety?   
    More red-light camera systems are being installed in cities. This is leading many people to believe that local governments are putting profit over safety.
  • The Scary Truth Behind High School Athletics and Hazing   
    A reports of bullying have increase to epidemic proportions, we are also seeing hazing in high schools - just another form of bullying.
  • Tips to Maximize Your Personal Injury Settlement   
    There are many ways that you can maximize your personal injury settlement, many of which are completely neglected during the claims process.
  • Don't Be Fooled by Professional Negotiators - Insurance Adjustors   
    Insurance adjustors use many tactics to make sure your claim settles for much less than it is worth. Adjustors receive bonuses for closing settlements at a lower price.
  • Important Safety Features to Look for in a New Car   
    There are several features to look for when buying a new car. By 2012, all new car models will have a new feature called electronic stability control.
  • Seattle Attorney   
    Attorneys in Seattle, WA
  • Free Legal Consultation   
    Call 206-727-4000 to schedule a free legal consultation with Davis Law Group. A free meeting with an attorney to discuss your personal injury case. Legal advice
  • "Pictures of a Broken Life"   
    Congratulations to Gabrielle Lewis of North Idaho College and Montana State University for her Viral Video Film Contest submission 'Pictures of a Broken Life'.
  • Personal Injury Polls, Surveys and Statistics   
    The latest polls, surveys and statistics on Washington personal injury law from Davis Law Group.
  • Washington State Laws Related To Personal Injury Accidents   
    Revised Code of Washington (RCW) that relate to personal injury law.
  • Viral Video Film Contest Regional Finalists - Northwest Region   
    Scoring for the public voting round of the 2010-2011 Viral Video Film Contest will be based on, VIEWS, LIKES VS. DISLIKES AND VOTES.
  • CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PLAN OF CORRECTION K09011 [PDF]   
    Children's Hospital response to Washington State Department of Health Statement of Deficiencies.
  • News Staff   
  • 2010-11 American Lawyer Academy Viral Video Scholarship Contest and Official Rules – Northwest Region   
    Representing the Northwest Region in the American Lawyer Academy Viral Video Scholarship Contest, the Davis Law Group is proud to accept video submissions from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming.
  • Seven secret questions that will absolutely freak out the insurance adjuster.   
    The insurance company wants information about you and your accident. They want you to sign a release, give a recorded statement, answer a lot of questions, etc. But they want this information flow to go in just one direction—from you to them. They do not want to share information with you. Information is power. And they want to maintain the upper hand by keeping you in the dark as much as possible. Want to test this?
  • Legal Action Against Farmers Insurance   
    If you have been involved in an accident where either you or the at-fault has been insured by Farmers Insurance, it is imperative that you research historical litigation involving the insurance company if you hope to be successful in negotiating your own settlement or court case.
  • The Davis' Get To Know Dr. Oz Personally   
    During a visit to Seattle in October 2001 attorney Chris Davis and his wife Mischelle get a chance to meet Dr. Mehmet Oz.
  • Finding the Best Seattle Personal Injury Attorney For Your Case   
    206-727-4000 Get the best possible settlement for your personal injury case. Award-winning personal injury lawyer Chris Davis in Seattle, Washington. One of the best attorneys in Bellevue, Kirkland and Renton. Free consultations and great client care for almost 20 years. Davis Law Group, P.S., 2101 Fourth Avenue, Suite 630, Seattle, WA 98121
  • Davis Law Group joining Washington State Association for Justice and Northwest Harvest for Food Drive   
    Davis Law Group is joining the fight against hunger in Washington State by joining forces with the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) and Northwest Harvest through its participation in the annual “Fight For Justice, Fight Against Hunger” food drive.
  • 10 Ways to Keep Your Family Safe from Accidental Injury   
    There is no better way to show your loved ones that you care than to help keep them safe and healthy. Help your family avoid car accidents, drowning, poison, falls and more with these quick tips.
  • Attorney Evaluation Form / Scorecard [PDF]   
    Keep score as you interview potential lawyers. Use this evaluation form / scorecard to help you ask the right questions during your "free consultation" and check off their "score". Then compare the two or three attorneys that you interview.
  • Attorney Evaluation Form [PDF]   
    Looking for a lawyer? Use this attorney evaluation form / scorecard to compare the qualifications of the lawyers that you interview.
  • The Smart Consumer's Guide To Hiring A Great Lawyer: Getting The Right Attorney For Your Accident Case [PDF]   
    The Smart Consumer's Guide To Hiring A Great Lawyer: Getting The Right Attorney For Your Accident Case is full of thoughtful steps and practical tips that will help you during your search for the right attorney including:
    The 11 evaluation criteria that you should use when selecting an attorney;
    The truth about lawyer finder websites and directories;
    A lawyer scorecard/evaluation form that you can use when
    interviewing attorneys.
  • 2008 Washington Football Schedule - Seahawks, Huskies, Cougars, Vikings [PDF]   
    Check the game schedule for all your favorite Washington teams in one location. Featureing the Seattle Seahawks, University of Washington Huskies, Washington State Cougars, and Western Washington University Vikings.
  • Answers To The Six Questions Davis Law Group Website Visitors Ask Most [PDF]   
    You might want to hold off hiring an attorney or dealing with the insurance adjuster until you get a chance to read The Ten Biggest Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Washington Accident Case. ou can politely tell the insurance adjuster who is probably bugging you that you’ll get back to them in a few days. While you are waiting for your book, let me try to answer a few questions that you may have right now.
  • Malingering and Personal Injury Lawsuits   
    Malingering is the purposeful exaggeration of physical or psychological complaints with the goal of receiving a reward. These may include money, insurance settlement, drugs or the avoidance of punishment, work, jury duty, the military or some other kind of service.
  • Link Exchange   
    Davis Law Group Link Exchange Page.
  • ARTICLE: Cases Represented by Personal Injury Lawyers   
    There are various personal injury cases. They do not only imply physical injuries. They also cover damages done to private property, person, rights and reputation. They may be of different causes like defective product, faulty repair, medical malpractice, vehicular crash, or slip and fall accident.
  • ARTICLE: Settlement: The Road Away From Trial   
    Many legal claims arising from accidents find resolution through settlement even before they reach trial. Both parties negotiate for an informal settlement in which the plaintiff agrees to give up his right to pursue legal action against the culprit in exchange for an agreed sum or to perform a certain action.
  • ARTICLE: Understanding The Difference Between Mediation, Arbitration and Trial   
    Many who confront the legal system for the first time, voluntarily or involuntarily, are faced with having to decide the forum in which their dispute will be resolved. In some instances, the forum in which a dispute will be resolved has been pre-selected by the parties however, more often than not, litigants will make their forum selection only after a dispute has actually arisen. It is therefore important to have an understanding of the difference between mediation, arbitration and trial and the benefits and drawbacks of each. Often times, the forum selected will dictate how quickly and effectively the dispute is resolved.
  • ARTICLE: Mistakes people make when making a personal injury claim   
    The law defines a personal injury as being, an injury that occurs on the road, at work, as a result of being supplied with faulty goods, or as a result of medical negligence. A personal injury can occur at home or elsewhere where someone else is to blame. A personal injury can be physical or psychological; the law covers you for both examples.
  • ARTICLE: Slip and Fall Case Makes it to Supreme Court   
    After a slip and fall injury, an individual can be affected by a range of problems including traumatic brain injury to spine injury to broken bones. Slip and fall accidents are commonplace but individual's should know and understand that these accidents can cause lasting injury. Know what to do and who to contact in the case of a slip and fall accident that occurs in a public place or at the fault of another.
  • ARTICLE: Supermarkets Especially Prone to Slip and Fall Injuries   
    Slip and fall accidents are extremely common at grocery stores, in fact nearly $450 million is paid to victims of slip and fall incidents at a store. Victims should know their rights and be aware of the proper procedures in case a slip and fall accident occurs at a grocery store and personal injury occurs. The most common victims of slip and fall accidents are women over the age of 65.
  • Lawyer Advertising Revealed: How To Find And Hire A Battle-Hardened Personal Injury Attorney   
    This article reveals the types of personal injury lawyers and firms behind extravagant advertising campaigns. It is a description of the type of service one can expect from advertising law firms and the reasons that consumers should avoid choosing a lawyer based solely on advertising. Finally, the article describes the practices of dedicated trial attorneys who receive most of their clients by referral and how consumers can find such lawyers.
  • GLOSSARY: Personal Injury Terms   
    Personal injury law terms and definitions.

View All



Chris Davis and Davis Law Group has been recognized by the following organizations:


top seattle lawyer  top rated law firm    american best companies attorneys lawyers law firms 
best attorney websites   top seattle lawyerBest Attorney in Seattle Super Lawyer



Davis Law Group and attorney Chris Davis has been featured in news reports on these local and national news sources:

lawyer on television radio seattle


Davis Law Group is a member of the following organizations:

king county bar association  washington state association for justice washington state bar association   
        seattle million dollar lawyer   seattle attorney chamber of commerce      

best personal injury law firm in seattle, washington
2101 Fourth Avenue, Suite 630, Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (206) 727-4000 Fax: (206) 727-4001
Toll Free: 1-866-595-3565



Davis Law Group PS, Attorneys - Personal Injury & Property Damage, Seattle, WA
Christopher Michael Davis
Christopher Michael Davis
View lawyer's profile

Testimonials

  • "Chris Davis will really take care of you."
  • "I couldn't be more happy...with Davis Law Group"
  • Smart people, know their stuff, trustworthy.
  • "Chris Davis is one of this nation’s premiere personal injury/accident lawyers...Chris is the real deal."

Read All

Blog

Washington Accident Law Books

Christopher M Davis | The Seattle Accident Attorney

Bellevue Car Accident Attorney

Seattle Personal Injury Attorney

Redmond Personal Injury Attorney

Auburn Car Accident Attorney

Puyallup Car Accident Attorneys

Renton Car Accident Attorney

Tukwila Car Accident Attorney

Tacoma Car Accident Attorney

Kent Car Accident Attorney

Everett Car Accident Attorneys

Tacoma Personal Injury Attorney

Issaquah Car Accident Attorney

City of Seattle

Lynnwood Car Accident Lawyer

Suing The Government

Bellevue Personal Injury Attorney

Washington Bicycle Accident Attorney

Aurora 99 Accident Attorney

Renton Personal Injury Attorney

Vehicle Accidents

Car Accidents

Auto Defects

Motorcycle Accidents

Semi Truck Accidents

Pedestrian Accidents

Bicycle Accidents

Insurance Coverage Disputes

Passenger Van Accidents

Drunk Driving (DUI) Collisions

Roadway Debris Accidents

RV and Motor Home Accidents

Delivery Truck Accidents

Distracted Driving Accidents

Bus, Shuttle, Taxi & Mass Transit Accidents

ATV Accidents

Boating & Personal Watercraft Accidents

Washington Personal Injury

Wrongful Death

Child Injuries

Medical Malpractice

Nursing Home Neglect

University of Washington Medical Center Medical Malpractice

Brain Injury

Catastrophic Injuries

Spinal Cord Injuries

Dog Bites

Pit Bull Attorney

General

View All

Videos

Vehicle Accidents:

Wrongful Death:

Child Injuries:

Medical Malpractice:

Brain Injury:

Dog Bites:

Motorcycle Accidents:

Spinal Cord Injuries:

Semi Truck Accidents:

Pedestrian Accidents:

Bicycle Accidents:

Insurance Coverage Disputes:

Drunk Driving (DUI) Collisions:

General:

Watch All

©2012 Davis Law Group, P.S., All Rights Reserved, Reproduced with Permission Privacy Policy
Attorney web design by Foster Web Marketing, the best attorney website design solution on the Web offering search engine optimization for attorneys, lawyer website design, video for attorneys, and more.
Get SEO Tips from The Attorney Internet Marketing Blog

davis law group

2101 Fourth Avenue, Suite 630
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (206) 727-4000
Fax: (206) 727-4001

 

Connect with us or read reviews at any of the social media sites:

Seattle Attorney on Facebook linkedin lawyer in seattle seattle youtube lawyer Seattle Attorney on Twitter Seattle Attorney on Google Local seattle lawyer on yahoo
The Seattle, Washington personal injury law firm of Davis Law Group serves clients across Washington state Puget Sound area. We give you straight facts about your legal options.  We have handled cases from Seattle to Spokane, Vancouver to Bellingham, and everywhere in between, such as: Arlington, Auburn, Bothell, Bremerton, Edmonds, Everett, Federal Way, Issaquah, Kent, Kirkland, Lacey, Lynnwood, Marysville, Medina, Olympia, Port Orchard, Redmond, Renton, Shelton, Snohomish, Tacoma, Tukwila, and Woodinville.  We handle cases in King County, Pierce County, Snohomish County, Skagit County, Douglas County, Kittitas County, Yakima County, Kitsap County and Island County.

 

 

Legal Aid | Attorneys Seattle l Washington Lawyer l Car Accident Lawyer Seattle l Personal Injury Attorney Washington l Seattle Lawyer l Washington Wrongful Death Lawyer l Seattle Accident Attorney