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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, our Tacoma motorcycle accident lawyers strongly recommend against this, and will explain why: Why motorcycle insurance is so important If you’re ever involved in…

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. Unfortunately, this combined with reduced lighting and vision creates more dangerous…

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. We have seen an increase in multi-car accidents caused when drivers are unable…

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. Traffic laws that are often violated, resulting in a pedestrian…

Recently, our Tacoma dog bite lawyers have 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 is one of the first questions that…

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, our Portland car accident attorneys suggest: Meet with a personal injury lawyer Following a meeting with our experienced team,…

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 Portland personal injury lawyers continue to help those with new cases —…

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…