Car Accidents

The aftermath of a car accident extends far beyond the initial period of treatment and recovery from your injuries during the first days and weeks. Often the accident has far-reaching or long-term consequences not only for your physical injuries but also for your family’s economic well-being. With medical bills coming in and missed paychecks...

It can be difficult to get back on your feet after a car accident, both physically and financially. Medical expenses, missed days of work, and the hassle of dealing with your damaged property while trying to recover from your injuries make the days and weeks following an accident a distressing time—especially when the accident...

Side-impact collisions are among the most common and deadly car accidents, making up 18 percent of accidents and causing nearly 500,000 injuries in 2020 alone with over 6,400 fatalities. Side-impact accidents—also known as T-bone accidents, broadside collisions, or angle accidents—pose a particular danger to drivers and passengers. Not only does this type of accident...

Some states operate under a no-fault system for car accident claims. In those states, it doesn’t matter who caused a traffic accident since each person’s own insurance policy covers their injuries and damages. But under Washington’s legal system, it matters who caused the car accident. Washington is a comparative fault state, meaning the person...

Determining and proving liability after any car accident requires investigation, collecting evidence, and interviewing eyewitnesses and experts. Even a simple accident involving only two colliding vehicles can be challenging when proving liability. But when a crash involves multiple vehicles, not only does it increase the trauma of the accident for those injured, but it...