What is PIP, Why Do I Want it and How Do I Use it? PIP (Personal Injury Protection) is an additional coverage that you pay extra for and covers the upfront cost of your medical bills. Simply put, if you purchase this coverage, your insurance company agrees to pay your medical bills upfront but has the … What is PIP, Why Do I Want it and How Do I Use it?

Do I Have to Pay Taxes on My Personal Injury Settlement? You’ve gone through the process and your personal injury lawyer has successfully won a settlement for you the previous tax year. Your question: is this money mine? What are the most common scenarios and is the money from a personal injury settlement taxable? Ordinarily … Do I Have to Pay Taxes on My Personal Injury Settlement?

Marijuana and Driving: When It’s Considered DUI In November 2012, Washington State legalized the use of recreational marijuana for adults age 21 and older, with legal sales beginning in July 2014. With the passage of the law, the DUI laws of the state were amended to include a legal limit for the amount of THC … Marijuana and Driving: When It’s Considered DUI

I just got in a car accident and the insurance company is calling me. Should I talk to them? In my many years of practice as a personal injury attorney, I have heard some common scenarios play out in the days following my clients’ accidents. The day or two after the car accident, an insurance adjuster … I just got in a car accident and the insurance company is calling me. Should I talk to them?

“It’s Not My Fault!” – Keys to Proving Negligence In a Personal Injury Claim Injuries can happen at any time, and in a plethora of ways. Whether it is through an auto accident, medical malpractice, or a slip and fall incident – when deciding who is responsible for the injury, the law looks at one … “It’s Not My Fault!” – Keys to Proving Negligence In a Personal Injury Claim

How Long Does a Personal Injury Case Take? If I had a nickel for every time a new client asked how long their auto accident case was going to take to get resolved, I would probably be able to take my wife on a nice vacation. In all actuality, it is a great question, but … How Long Does a Personal Injury Case Take?

How Do Pre-Existing Conditions Affect Auto Accident Claims: It’s Complicated Like it or not, pre-existing conditions will play a role in your auto accident claim.  Whether the injured victim is  being treated for a chronic condition or some other current injury, it’s not uncommon for someone to be in less-than-perfect health before an auto accident. That does, … How Do Pre-Existing Conditions Affect Auto Accident Claims: It’s Complicated

Why Hire a Personal Injury Attorney? Getting a Personal Injury Attorney First and foremost, what does a personal injury attorney even do? A personal injury attorney’s job is to make sure that you’re taken care of, and your medical treatment and property damage is paid for. This frees you up to focus on your recovery. … Why Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?

How to Find the Right Doctor after a Car Accident For most people, getting into a car accident is not at the top of their “To Do” list of things to do for the day. Unfortunately, car accidents happen whether we want them or not. Many things make getting into a car accident frustrating, not … How to Find the Right Doctor after a Car Accident

Why Motorcycle Accident Victims Should Have an Experienced Motorcycle Personal Injury Attorney Motorcycles are not only exciting to ride but they are also, unfortunately, one of the most dangerous vehicles on the road has given the likelihood and severity of motorcycle accidents. Having an experienced motorcycle personal injury attorney can dramatically improve the success of … Why Motorcycle Accident Victims Should Have an Experienced Motorcycle Personal Injury Attorney