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Discussion of personal injury law and legal issues, with focus on Washington state.

Author: Michael Myers, who edits this blawg, is a Washington lawyer.

Blawg Related Categories: Tort Law • Injury & Accident Law • States • Washington • Legal Information

Recent Posts from Seattle Personal Injury Lawyer

American Safari Cruises--Smaller Vessels, Smaller Fleet, Same Issues
American Safari Cruises began operations in 1997. At that point it had one (leased) yacht. Over the past ten years American Safari has expanded. It now has four upscale mega-yachts and has expanded operations to…
Holland America's One Year "Statute of Limitations" Upheld
I've made frequent reference in this blog to Holland America's requirement that injured passengers must (1) make written claims within six months and (2) file suit within one year of their injuries. The one year…
Injuries at Work--Police and Firefighters
There are special rules that apply to injuries suffered by police, firefighters and first responders. It's called the Fireman's Rule. The Fireman's Rule stands for the general principle is that a firefighter who enters a…
Median Barriers Again at Issue
Tragic news from the South End. An Acura MDX was traveling eastbound on SR-512 when it crossed the median and hit a Toyota pickup truck. The 23-year-old female driver of the Acura was killed. The…
Rainy Weather Brings Accident...But is Rain an Act of God?
The "Act of God" defense is frequently invoked by insurance companies. Far more frequently than we actually experience palpable "Acts of God". The following were all reported on Friday: A collision closed three southbound lanes…
Rollover Accident On 520--How Much Responsibility Should Be Attributed to the State?
On Halloween a vehicle rolled while negotiating a turn on the ramp from westbound State Route 520 to southbound Interstate 5. I take that same route almost every time I drive into work. The turn…
Federal Way Fatalities Underscore Importance of UIM Coverage
Two people were killed last week in Federal Way. Authorities indicate that a 51-year-old Puyallup shot across the median near and hit four southbound cars. Reports suggest that he was under the influence. The two…
Head On Accident on Highlands Drive Highlights Need to Maximize Insurance Coverage
A two-car, head-on crash shut down Highlands Drive on Friday. Ambulances transported both drivers to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. One of them was a 21-year-old woman, the driver of a BMW, who was in…
Good Hands? More Like Hands in Your Pocket. Insurance Companies and Demands for Repayment
Even after your case settles, an arbitration award is entered or a judgment rendered, your problems aren’t over. Your insurance company – whether you pursued a claim against the at-fault driver or prosecuted a UIM…
PIP and UIM Coverage--Essential Even for Pedestrians
"I have full coverage." That's what we often hear. People may think they have "full coverage" but further investigation usually reveals that they only have liability and comprehensive coverage. That's good, but they need PIP…