Car Accidents

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...

The aftermath of a car accident is chaotic and distressing. Emotions are high and you may be experiencing pain and trauma. But by keeping a cool head during this challenging time in the hours, days, and weeks after a car accident you can help protect your physical and financial future. It’s essential to remember...

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, it’s likely that you spent the days following the crash dealing with your injuries, undergoing treatments and procedures, and waiting out the recovery time. In a very serious accident, you may even have suffered permanent disabilities that limit your income-earning capability going forward. While your focus...