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Motorcycle crashes can be especially devastating. Riders are far more exposed than drivers in a car, which often results in severe injuries, costly medical bills, and long recovery times. If you are involved in a motorcycle accident in Washington State, knowing what steps to take immediately after the crash can…
Do I Need a Lawyer After a Motorcycle Accident? Motorcycle accidents often result in some of the most serious injuries on Washington’s roads. Riders face higher risks of catastrophic harm, longer recovery times, and costly medical bills. In the aftermath of a crash, many injured motorcyclists wonder whether they really…
Have you ever wondered who is responsible if you are hit by someone driving a company car after hours, or if you find yourself in an accident while driving one for personal reasons? Navigating the complexities of "off the clock" car accidents are not straightforward, and knowing where liability falls…
The short answer: Usually. Under the legal theory of Vicarious Liability, a company is responsible for the actions of its employee when the employee causes a collision while working within the “course or scope” of his or her employment. What is “Course or Scope” of Employment? The test to determine…
Washington Law Center has recently fought legal battles throughout the Washington Courts, including at the Washington Supreme Court, before the Courts of Appeals, and even in specialized jurisdiction forums like the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals (BIIA), there winning more formally-designated Significant Decisions in the past year than any other…
Drivers in Washington state are legally required to have auto insurance but unfortunately many still do not. In fact, the Insurance Research Council’s most recent statistics show that over 21% of Washingtonians are driving uninsured, making our state the 5th highest for uninsured motorists. You can do everything right, practice…
About 60,000 children are victims of “substantiated or indicated” sexual abuse each year in the United States. The statistics surrounding child sexual abuse in Washington are equally alarming, but behind the numbers, are the survivors who suffer the lifelong effects. Those harmed physically or emotionally from sexual abuse, deserve all…
What happens if you are involved in a car accident with a police car or some other emergency vehicle? Being a victim of a car accident with a police car or involving an emergency vehicle can be intimidating. Civilians often assume that police officers and other first responders are afforded…
The frequency with which roads must be updated by a municipality to address road safety concerns is a common one. A city’s obligation to maintain a roadway in a reasonably safe condition does not include a duty to update every road and roadway structure to modern standards. Where a plaintiff…
When is a Municipality Liable for a Car Accident? Municipalities are generally held to the same negligence standards as private parties. A municipality owes a duty to all travelers, whether they are themselves negligent or fault-free, to maintain its roadways in a condition that is reasonably safe for ordinary travel…