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Our Tacoma Car Accident Lawyer Discusses Insurance Attorneys

If you think you may have a trial coming up, remember that our Tacoma car accident lawyer may be able to help with many things such as educating you on how defense attorneys make more at trial. You should be aware that insurance defense attorneys found a loophole in the system by making more money litigating cases as long as possible instead of settling cases early after suit. This is how many insurance defense attorneys earn the bulk of their money. Insurance defense attorneys send bills for s[...]

Our Tacoma Personal Injury Attorney Explains the Reasonable Person Standard

If you have been injured in a car crash or some other type of accident, recovery for your losses will depend on your Tacoma personal injury attorney proving that another person was negligent. The elements of negligence are duty, breach of duty, causation and damages. It may be said that the reasonable person standard is a test that is used to define one’s legal duty of care in interacting with others. Duty of Care The duty of care that exists between people or between a person and an entity su[...]

Tacoma Car Accident Attorney Gives Deposition Tips about Answering Questions

An auto accident can be a scary event and you may not know where to turn for help. If you have been injured in an auto accident, contact your Tacoma personal injury attorney for a consultation. It is possible that you will receive some compensation for the injuries and damages that you have sustained because of the accident. However, it is also possible that you will need to give a deposition before your case goes to a trial. The following is information from your Tacoma car accident attorney th[...]

Factors Surrounding Neck Injuries Discussed by a Tacoma Personal Injury Attorney

Our Tacoma personal injury attorney will explain that there are many factors that must be considered when evaluating a neck injury that occurred during a car accident. The facts surrounding each individual accident can mean the difference between an accident with no injuries or one with severe injuries. While only an accident reconstructionist can accurately assess the impact force associated with an accident, your Tacoma car accident lawyer can determine the potential for whiplash and neck inju[...]

Understanding the Goals of a Deposition with a Tacoma Personal Injury Attorney

Your Tacoma personal injury attorney will help you to understand the goals that can be achieved through deposition testimony. How a Deposition Will Be Used by Your Tacoma Personal Injury Attorney A deposition is not done in court and takes place before the trial. In it, the witnesses will give testimony. Attorneys are often of the opinion that a deposition is a key discovery tool. It lets the attorney gauge the witnesses to look for indications of being candid or evasive. It can also provide a [...]

Do I Need to Report My Minor Accident?

If you have been injured in an accident, contact your Tacoma personal injury attorney for assistance. You may be entitled to compensation depending on the damages or injuries that you sustained during the accident. Car accidents are a common occurrence. In most cases, the accidents are usually minor fender-bender accidents where there are minimal injuries to the victims. Most of the time these accidents happen in parking lot, at stop signs, or stop lights. Its possible that the driver misjudged [...]

Your Tacoma Car Accident Attorney Discusses Red Flags for Insurance Adjusters

When you have been injured in a car accident, there are certain red flags that will make it more difficult for your Tacoma car accident attorney to recover compensation for you. By understanding what these are, you may be better-positioned to avoid them and to increase the chances of a successful recovery result. Insurance Adjusters Are Trained to Question Things That Do Not Add Up As a part of their job, insurance adjusters question anything that doesn't make sense to them given the facts of th[...]

Insurance Companies and Personal Injury Claims Explained by Our Tacoma Personal Injury Attorney

Our Tacoma personal injury attorney believes it's important for our personal injury clients to know that an insurance company generally exists to make money. A primary strategy utilized by an insurance company to enhance its revenue and increase its profits is to deny claims or keep claim settlements as low as possible. The Viewpoint of an Insurance Company in Regard to Lawsuits Insurance companies are not afraid of going to court. Indeed, an insurance company is not often adverse to take even a[...]

Documenting a Car Accident: Tips from a Tacoma Personal Injury Attorney

If you have been in a car accident, the first thing a Tacoma personal injury attorney will do is request the police report. This document is a crucial piece of evidence in a potential lawsuit, and it often provides your attorney with a point of departure from which to develop the theory of your case. What Is in the Police Report? While each jurisdiction has its own forms for reporting accidents, police reports typically identify the relevant parties and witnesses, document the initial observable[...]

Pierce County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys Answer Motorcycle Accident FAQs

If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, contact your Pierce County motorcycle accident attorneys to help you with your case. It is common for those who have been in a motorcycle accident to have sustained serious injuries. You deserve compensation for those injuries. Your Pierce County motorcycle accident attorneys will help you recover any damages that you are entitled to from the accident. After a motorcycle accident, there are many questions you will have. The following are freque[...]