Motorcycle and car accidents unfold differently, with distinct risks, challenges, and processes for recovery. The differences in safety features, handling, and visibility between motorcycles and cars influence injuries, insurance claims, and legal questions after a crash. Differences in Physical Exposure and Injury Risk Motorcyclists face an obvious and significantly higher risk of severe injuries due […]
Car accidents can turn your life upside down without a moment’s notice. The process of seeking compensation in a car accident injury claim may seem straightforward on the surface, but it can be a long road fraught with insurmountable obstacles, especially if you go it alone. According to data reported by Nolo the average car […]
In Washington State, the statute of limitations for filing a claim related to a car accident is three years from the date of the accident or injury. This time limit applies to both personal injury claims and property damage claims resulting from motor vehicle accidents. It’s important to understand that there isn’t actually a separate […]
According to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), approximately 100,000 motor vehicle accidents occur each year in the state of Washington, roughly 650 of which result in at least one fatality. However, despite the high frequency of car accidents that occur within the state, many Washington drivers are unaware of the specific laws that […]
The table and charts below, show Spokane auto accident data from WSDOT between 2015 and 2023. The numbers reveal an overall upward trend in fatal and suspected serious injury incidents, peaking at 26 in 2021, but remaining high at 18 in 2023. Similarly, incidents involving suspected serious injuries increased from 59 in 2015 to 108 […]
Fault determination in a Washington car accident, guided by pure comparative negligence, directly impacts the financial outcomes for those involved in an accident. Police reports, eyewitness testimony, and other evidence are key in assigning fault. The process of determining fault is complex and requires attorneys with experience in working through the specific nuances of Washington’s […]
