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How to have a better chance to recover all the compensation damages that you deserve If a plaintiff is suing for negligence in a personal injury case, then they will need to be able to produce evidence that proves their case. They will need to demonstrate that the defendant had a duty to the…

There are many types of weather and environmental conditions that can lead to driving being more dangerous: For example, if there is a lot of ice covering the ground, then your tires are more likely to skid. If it is extremely windy outside and you are driving along a bridge, then you might be…

When it comes to auto comprehensive insurance policy coverages, the devil is often in the details. While there are many great insurance agents who walk their clients through each and every coverage and offer the buyer of insurance the opportunity to accept or reject a coverage based on the information provided by the agent,…

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…

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…

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…