Personal Injury Law Blog
Motorcycles and Insurance Coverage
When you purchase a motorcycle, you aren’t forced to purchase insurance like you are when you buy a vehicle. Rather, you CAN opt to get your motorcycle endorsement instead. However, we strongly recommend against this, and will explain why: Why motorcycle insurance is...
Fall Weather and Car Accident Season
Each year, as the sun goes down earlier and the rain and leaves fall, Washington State sees a dramatic uptick in the number of car accidents. Dried oil from the summer months is rained on, creating slick roadways and increased braking distance requirements....
Driving conditions in wildfire smoke in Washington
Over the past weeks, we have mourned the loss of trees and wildlife as our forests and freeway medians have burned, causing hazardous air and dangerous driving conditions. Reduced Sight Distance The largest issue when driving these days is the reduced sight distance....
Cars and Pedestrians – Potential for Disaster
If you step off a corner and get hit by a car, your injuries could be severe, and possibly even life-threatening. Drivers are often negligent or in violation of basic traffic laws when they strike pedestrians in parking lots, at intersections, or in crosswalks....
I Was Bit by a Dog- Now What?
Recently, we’ve had the pleasure of helping several clients with very unfortunate dog bite cases. Unlike car crash claims where it’s well known that the other driver’s auto insurance will pay, dog bite cases have their own complexities. Who pays my medical bills? This...
What to do following a car accident in a COVID-19 world
These days, exchanging information with a stranger following a car accident is a little different given the state of the world. However, we can still gather all of the necessary information quickly and safely. At Sears Injury Law, we suggest: Ask the other driver to...