Our Blog

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: Meet with a personal injury lawyer Following a meeting with our experienced team, we’ll get to work…

You may have noticed that responses from your insurance company have slowed down over the past several weeks. As has been the case in most industries during the COVID-19 pandemic, insurance companies have had to adjust in new ways. Minimizing Costs on Injury Claims Governments have enforced social distancing measures, meaning that many offices…

As our world struggles with the current COVID-19 Pandemic, we want to reassure our clients that we are continuing to work on moving cases forward and are working remotely during business hours to serve your needs. You are our priority. Likewise, our office continues to help those with new cases — we can be…

Freezing temperatures and falling snow are back, along with the potential for nightly displays of spun out vehicles. How do we avoid being a part of the mayhem!? Assess the Snow Situation to Avoid Car Accidents Before you drive in the snow, assess the type of vehicle you plan to drive relative to where…

Personal Injury Protection coverage, perhaps better known as “PIP”, is a coverage that insurers must offer that pays the medical bills of victims of motor vehicle collisions. What’s important to remember about PIP coverage is that it is one of two coverages the insurer MUST offer on their policy to you. To decline this coverage, you…

The intersection between auto insurance and L&I or workman’s compensation can be confusing if it’s your first time going through it. While we always recommend you take the time to speak to our qualified professional personal injury attorneys at Seattle Injury Law at (800) 928-5486, below are some pointers to help you get off…

Following a car accident you’re entitled to compensation from the Insurance Company — but how do you get it? Insurance companies certainly don’t offer fair settlements out of the goodness of their hearts and without a serious push. However, if you’re set on handing your case without an attorney, here are a few pointers:…

Protect Yourself from the Insurance Company Hiring an attorney is the first thing one should do when injured in a motor vehicle accident. The insurance company and their trained adjusters know that the best time to gather harmful information is right at the start, before the injured person has had the opportunity to get…

What to do at the Scene of a Car Accident in Puyallup Car accidents are unexpected and nerve-wracking. Your heart is racing and you could be hurt. Knowing ahead of time what you need to do at the scene of an accident is important. Below are tips to help you through the process and…

Every insurance policy features a cap, called a “policy limit”. When we are shopping for insurance, we are encouraged to buy coverage that will step in to pay when we are involved in an accident, either by the fault of us or by someone else. If we are working with a caring agent, they…