Personal Injury Law Blog

Truck driver negligence can cause fatalities18 wheeler accidents can cause a lot of damage, and even be fatal. They are often caused by negligence from one of the parties involved. Commercial trucks are some of the most powerful forces on the road, and when they are...

Car accident news of a fatality on Ship Canal Bridge in Seattle, May 2022A driver recently died in a car crash after being launched off of Ship Canal Bridge, according to prosecutors. The man was named Jordan Shelley, and he was only twenty-three years old when...

What are the most common car accidents?Some of the most common types of accidents that people get into in Washington state are rear-end collisions, a fact that anybody on the road should be aware of. In 2019 alone, over 45,000 crashes were reported in Washington...

 Although there are many types of injuries caused by car accidents, this article will go over the most common types that people face. According to the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration, about 3 million Americans are injured every year by auto accidents....

 Although there are many types of injuries caused by car accidents, this article will go over the most common types that people face. According to the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration, about 3 million Americans are injured every year by auto accidents....

Cars can cause a lot of damage when they are in an accident. When an accident involves a pedestrian, the resulting injuries can be serious, and sometimes even tragic. Pedestrians are often struck in crosswalks, at intersections, or in parking lots due to a driver’s...

As the clocks move forward night time comes earlier. The fall season of rain and snow arrives, and with that, Washington State sees a dramatic uptick in the number of car accidents. Dried oil from the summer months is rained on, creating slick roadways and increased...

We’ve helped several clients with very unfortunate dog bite cases recently. Unlike claims for car accidents where it’s well known that the other driver’s auto insurance will pay, there are unique complexities with dog bite cases. Who pays my medical bills? This is one...

When you buy a vehicle you have to purchase insurance, but when you buy a motorcycle, you aren’t required to. Rather, you CAN opt to get your motorcycle endorsement instead. However, we strongly recommend against this, and will explain why: The importance of...

Masks, six feet of social distancing, and health concerns make exchanging information following an accident more than a little unnerving. However, we can still gather all of the necessary information quickly and safely. At Seattle Injury Law, we suggest: Ask the other...

If you feel like legal terms are difficult to understand, you’re not alone. A lot of people put legal matters on a list of things to avoid with root canals and torture. What does Personal Injury mean? In legal terms, “personal injury” is used to describe any case in...

If you feel like legal terms are difficult to understand, you’re not alone. A lot of people put legal matters on a list of things to avoid with root canals and torture. What does Personal Injury mean? In legal terms, “personal injury” is used to describe any case in...

If you feel like legal terms are difficult to understand, you’re not alone. A lot of people put legal matters on a list of things to avoid with root canals and torture. What does Personal Injury mean? In legal terms, “personal injury” is used to describe any case in...

So you want to hire an attorney for your car accident, but you wonder…. What is it exactly that we’ll be doing for you? Our work begins on the first day. We will meet with you, work through our intake gathering important facts and details about you and your case, and...

Car Accident Lawyer Seattle In car accident cases, evidence plays a crucial role in helping judges and other law officials determine what happened and who is at fault. Some evidence can be difficult to obtain, but if evidence is available, it is likely to be worth the...

Stay safe and avoid snowy car accidents by following these tips. Welcome back, Winter! While we had a mild start in Seattle to the coldest season of the year, freezing temperatures and falling snow are back. We all see the nightly news displaying spun out and wrecked...

An overview on Priority of Insurance Coverages for Motor Vehicle Accidents Following a car accident, the first question you may ask yourself is “who will pay my medical bills?” While it’s true that ultimately the at-fault driver and their insurance will pay for your...