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  • Wrongful Death Claims: Should You Settle Or Go To Court?
    Your primary goal during the claims process phase of a wrongful death case is to build your case by collecting and evaluating all evidence that can help you secure a fair and reasonable settlement.
    Published 19Feb2010, viewed 302 times
  • Planning a Funeral After an Unexpected Death - Part One
    There is no easy way to plan the funeral of a loved one after an accident. You are likely feeling emotionally drained, physically exhausted, and over-stressed as you approach the memorial plans.
    Published 19Feb2010, viewed 259 times
  • Planning a Funeral After an Unexpected Death - Part Two
    Funerals are probably the most popular of all the memorial options, as they are the most traditional type of service. There is no one set way to have a funeral - how you proceed depends on your loved one's religious affiliation, age, and personality.
    Published 18Feb2010, viewed 293 times
  • The Pre-Litigation or Claims Process for Washington State Wrongful Death Cases
    Once a wrongful death occurs, the insurance claims process usually begins immediately. This means the personal representative and/or surviving family members must take immediate action. This action may include preserving all of the evidence from the accident, hiring experts to inspect any vehicles and/or the accident scene, and obtaining witness statements.
    Published 18Feb2010, viewed 252 times
  • Overview of Washington State's Wrongful Death Laws - Part Two
    The courts have also stated that the surviving parent or sibling need not be wholly or completely dependent on the deceased. Partial dependence has been deemed sufficient. But there must be enough evidence to prove "substantial financial dependence." The financial dependence must also occur at the time of death, as opposed to having occurred in the past or to occur at some point in the future.
    Published 18Feb2010, viewed 225 times
  • Speaking With the Insurance Claims Adjustor About Your Wrongful Death Claim
    y pursuing a wrongful death claim you will likely be interviewed by a claims representative from your own insurance company, or the deceased person's carrier, or the at-fault person's insurance company, or by all three. You might think the adjustor is trying to help you, especially if it is the adjustor from your insurance company. Keep in mind that this may not be the case at all. E
    Published 18Feb2010, viewed 224 times
  • Overview of Washington State's Wrongful Death Laws - Part One
    The state of Washington has two main statutes that govern wrongful death actions. There is a general wrongful death statute and one that specifically applies to a parent's cause of action for the death of a child. In addition, there are statutes that address survival actions (e.g., to recover those damages the deceased could have claimed had the deceased survived).
    Published 18Feb2010, viewed 316 times
  • Washington State Wrongful Death Claims
    Wrongful death claims in Washington State are complicated and are often very expensive to pursue. They require a thorough understanding of Washington's complex wrongful death statute, the laws of probate and estates, and the case law decisions that have developed for these types of claims over many years.
    Published 18Feb2010, viewed 245 times
  • Dog Bite Cases and the Contingency Fee
    Contingency fees can sound scary when hiring a lawyer, but they're actually designed to make litigation less of a financial burden for victims. Seattle Lawyer Chris Davis discusses the ramifications of this concept in the following article.
    Published 15Sep2009, viewed 286 times
  • Insurance Company Discovers Client’s FaceBook Page - Reduces Offer by $20,000
    One of Chris Davis' recent clients suffered a significant blow in his case against an insurance company when the adjuster found videos and pictures of him engaging in strenuous physical activity on his social media sites MySpace & Facebook. After seeing the videos and pictures, the insurance adjuster devalued his settlement some $20,000.
    Published 13Sep2009, viewed 2591 times
  • What a Good Lawyer Can Do For You
    Seattle personal injury lawyer Chris Davis lists a few of the things a good lawyer can do for you.
    Published 13Sep2009, viewed 275 times
  • Dog Bite Cases and Private Insurance of the Dog Owner
    In personal injury cases involving a dog bite, the insurance coverage of the dog's owner is a very important. In this article, Seattle Attorney Chris Davis explains the various insurance policies and actions often taken by insurance companies in cases involving an animal attack.
    Published 13Sep2009, viewed 159 times
  • Concerns About Insurance in a Dog Bite Case
    Many victims of a dog bite or animal attack may be concerned insurance issues related to such a case. In most cases, victims will likely be covered under a dog owner's insurance. Chris Davis explores this topic in this excerpt from his book "When The Dog Bites."
    Published 13Sep2009, viewed 400 times
  • Dog Breed Legislation - The Breed Ban Laws
    Seattle personal injury lawyer, Chris Davis, outlines the main considerations of dog breed-banning litigation that has happened in many cities all over the county.
    Published 02Sep2009, viewed 730 times
  • Similiar Dog Bite Cases Valued Differently
    Seattle author and personal injury lawyer Chris Davis writes about the differences between animal attack cases that otherwise appear very similar. There are a range of issues to consider when attempting to determine the value of an animal attack case.
    Published 16Aug2009, viewed 297 times
  • Valuating Intangible Harms in a Washington State Dog Bite Case
    Washington attorney Chris Davis, an expert in animal attack litigation and author of "When The Dog Bites", provides an explanation of "intangible" harms and how to value them when considering the value of your entire dog bite case.
    Published 16Aug2009, viewed 274 times
  • When The Dog Bites: Parental Immunity, Provocation by Child, & Statute of Limitations
    Seattle Attorney Chris Davis, founder of the Davis Law Group and author of 'When The Dog Bites - The Essential Guide To Dog Bite Cases In Washington State,' discusses issues that may arise in animal attack cases. These include parental immunity, negligence on behalf of the child, and the statute of limitations for dog bite cases involving children.
    Published 16Aug2009, viewed 285 times
  • Determining the Value of a Dog Bite Case
    Seattle Attorney, Christopher M. Davis offers advice for trying to valuate your case if you've been bitten by a dog. Covering everything from how to interact with the dog's owner, what medical records to keep, etc. Chris details the proper procedure following such an attack.
    Published 17Jul2009, viewed 369 times
  • The Settlement Process for Dog Bite Cases Involving Children
    Seattle Dog Bite Attorney Chris Davis discusses the settlement process for dog bite cases involving children. He explains why the courts appoint a Settlement Guardian ad Litem (SGAL), and what their role is.
    Published 07Aug2009, viewed 418 times
  • Another Auto Insurance Company Acts Unreasonably l Seattle Accident Attorney
    Washington state lawyer Chris Davis, founder of Davis Law Group, writes in his blog about the myth and common misperception among the public that the justice system is a "lottery" where all you have to do is feign serious injury and the insurance company will pay you large amounts of cash to go away. In fact its quite the opposite, he argues, as he discusses a current case where he feels the insurance company is acting entirely unreasonable.
    Published 16Jul2009, viewed 416 times
  • When Dog Owners Are Charged With a Crime - Part 3
    Part 3 in a 3 part series, Seattle personal injury attorney Christopher M. Davis talks about the defenses available to a dog owner who is criminally prosecuted for owning a dangerous or potentially dangerous dog. These defenses are important to consider especially if you are a victim of a dog bite or dog attack, as it can help bolster your prosecution.
    Published 16Jul2009, viewed 325 times
  • When Dog Owners Are Charged With a Crime - Part 1
    Part 1 in a 3 part series, Seattle Lawyer Chris Davis covers the laws in Washington state pertaining to the owners of dangerous dogs. Washington state has laws in place that may subject owners of dogs involved in an attack to criminal responsibility. Unlike civil liability, which only obligates a person to pay monetary damages to another, the conviction of a crime will subject the dog owner to possible jail time or monetary fines, or both.
    Published 16Jul2009, viewed 291 times
  • Important Legal Ramifications In Child Injury Claim Cases
    The Acid Test: Does a Legal Claim Exist? A child may have a legal claim arising from an injury accident. A legal claim arises when the child is entitled to compensation for the injuries and damages proximately caused by the accident.
    Published 13Feb2009, viewed 303 times
  • Medical Mistakes: What ever happened to "do no harm"?
    Every doctor makes the promise to "do no harm." But doctors, nurses, physicians' assistants, nursing homes, and hospitals do make mistakes. And a shocking report from the Institute of Medicine shows medical mistakes are a common occurrence and pose potentially life-threatening risks for patients. If medical mistakes were counted among the leading causes of death in America, they would be eighth on the list.
    Published 14Apr2008, viewed 291 times
  • Fireworks Accident and Injury Statistics
    It is hard to imagine the Fourth of July without fireworks. More people ignite simple or homemade fireworks each year than attend large-scale fireworks displays. But simple fireworks such as bottle rockets and sparklers are the most dangerous manufactured explosives. And M80 and M100 cherry bombs the most dangerous type of fireworks.
    Published 12Apr2008, viewed 626 times
  • America's Blindspot: Backup Car Accidents
    Backup collisions are when a driver puts the automobile in reverse and runs into an object, person, or other car. All cars are equipped with rear view mirrors which are adequate for detecting vehicles behind a car, but they are often inadequate when it comes to detecting small children or objects that are low to the ground and fall in the car's blind spot. Large trucks have much larger blind spots that can hide entire vehicles and large adults.
    Published 26Mar2008, viewed 625 times
  • Distracted Driving: Cellphones and Text Messaging Research and Legislation
    Driver distraction is a major cause of accidents. Which is why 29 states and the District of Columbia have passed laws restricting cell phone use to use with a hands-free device (no jurisdiction has an outright ban). New Jersey and Washington state have been the only states ones to ban text messaging, though 21 states are considering such bills this year.
    Published 13Mar2008, viewed 399 times
  • The Wrong-way Driving Accident Epidemic In Washington State
    There seems to be a sudden increase in wrong-way driving accidents occurring in the metro Seattle area. Not only have we have noticed more of these types of accidents being reported in the news, but lately we've received several inquires from wrong-way accident victims. So we decided to look into the matter to find out just how big of a problem wrong-way driving is in Washington State. What we discovered was somewhat surprising.
    Published 04Mar2008, viewed 524 times
  • Choosing A Seattle Personal Injury Attorney or Accident Lawyer
    How does someone who has never had to hire an attorney sort through all of these ads and find a qualified personal injury attorney? Finding a good Washington state personal injury attorney can be challenging, but not impossible. Here are some guidelines that should make your search easier and also relieve some anxiety.
    Published 23Feb2008, viewed 524 times
  • Insurance Tip: Why Uninsured Motorist Coverage Is A Good Idea
    You probably have never heard about it, or if you have, you may really not know what it is. Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage is a type of coverage that is available on your Washington automobile insurance policy. UM coverage is designed to pay you for damages that have been caused by an uninsured motorist.
    Published 08Feb2008, viewed 620 times
  • What is Mandatory Arbitration ?
    The purpose of Mandatory Arbitration is to reduce court congestion, expedite the litigation process, and to provide a cost effective resolution of civil claims.
    Published 12Jan2008, viewed 340 times
  • Secrets Kept From Juries In Personal Injury Cases (Civil Cases)
    Many are more than a little surprised to learn about certain facts and procedures that occur in our legal system which are very common in personal injury claims. One surprising fact is how much information is hidden from the jury. Specifically information that is kept from juries in personal injury cases which include car accident cases, wrongful death, medical malpractice, etc.
    Published 11Jan2008, viewed 471 times
  • Are Pedestrians Safe In Seattle?
    Yet another pedestrian has been hit and killed while crossing the street in Seattle. Are the streets safe for pedestrians?
    Published 10Jan2008, viewed 399 times
  • What You And Juries Don't Know
    Most people are very surprised to learn about certain facts and procedures that occur in our legal system, and that are very common in personal injury claims. A JURY will never know if the defendant has INSURANCE and if so, how much. The attorneys and judge are prohibited from even mentioning whether a party is insured, and if they do, a mistrial will typically occur.
    Published 23Nov2007, viewed 616 times
  • The Truth About Tort Reform
    You may have seen articles and news stories claiming that "runaway jury awards" and "greedy trial lawyers" are causing medical malpractice premiums to skyrocket, thereby driving doctors out of Washington State. Doctors around the state are "demanding" that our two Senators and state legislators enact "caps" on jury verdicts to prevent malpractice relates from rising. THESE CLAIMS ARE FALSE.
    Published 22Nov2007, viewed 523 times
  • A Basic Understanding Of Car Accident Cases
    Although insurance companies and many lawyers consider auto accident claims routine, that just isn't true. Every car accident and every individual injured in an auto accident is unique.
    Published 21Nov2007, viewed 634 times
  • Case Study: Allstate tries to deny, delay, and defend. Part #2
    A 21 year-old college student receives neck and back injuries in a T-bone collision caused by the defendant. Her doctors later diagnose her with a permanent low back injury. Her past medical expense exceeds $9,000. The defendant’s auto insurance carrier is Allstate. After a 4-day trial, the jury returns a verdict in favor of Theresa in the amount of $114,558.
    Published 10Nov2007, viewed 790 times
  • Case Study: Allstate tries to deny, delay, and defend. Part #1
    A 21 year-old college student receives neck and back injuries in a T-bone collision caused by the defendant. Her doctors later diagnose her with a permanent low back injury. Her past medical expense exceeds $9,000. The defendant’s auto insurance carrier is Allstate. After a 4-day trial, the jury returns a verdict in favor of Theresa in the amount of $114,558.
    Published 09Nov2007, viewed 421 times
  • Case Study: Nursing Home Injury to Alzheimer’s Resident
    89 year-old Alzheimer's patient is dropped on the floor and fractures hip. The nursing care facility did not disclose the fall until after the family took the man to the hospital where x-rays revealed the hip fracture. Last offer before attorney hired was 0. Settlement after hiring an attorney $250,000.
    Published 08Nov2007, viewed 740 times
  • Washington State Insurance Commissioner Stands Up to Insurance Industry
    Washington State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is standing up to the insurance industry when it comes to defending his decision to vote "Yes" on Referendum 67. Insurance companies have pumped in nearly $10 Million to defeat the pro-consumer measure up for a vote this November.
    Published 20Oct2007, viewed 756 times
  • Common Insurance Company Arguments - Part #3
    This is the final in a three-part series on excuses used by insurance companies to avoid paying a fair and reasonable settlement. If you have been injured in a car accident insurance companies may try to defeat or diminish the value of your claim using some of these common arguments.
    Published 19Oct2007, viewed 508 times
  • Common Insurance Company Arguments - Part #1
    This is the first of a three-part series on excuses used by insurance companies to avoid paying a fair and reasonable settlement. If you have been injured in a car accident insurance companies may try to defeat or diminish the value of your claim using some of these common arguments.
    Published 18Oct2007, viewed 465 times
  • Common Insurance Company Arguments - Part #2
    This is the second in a three-part series on excuses used by insurance companies to avoid paying a fair and reasonable settlement. If you have been injured in a car accident insurance companies may try to defeat or diminish the value of your claim using some of these common arguments.
    Published 17Oct2007, viewed 502 times
  • Michelle Tribble's Insurance Nightmare
    Recently my client Michelle Tribble was featured on CNN's cable show Anderson Cooper 360. The story addressed how insurance companies take advantage of legitimate accident victims by intentionally undercutting settlement offers and essentially forcing innocent victims to file expensive and time-consuming lawsuits just to recover their medical bills.
    Published 08Oct2007, viewed 474 times
  • How the insurance industry shortchanges accident victims to earn billions more in profits
    Allstate found that by intentionally undercutting the value of the claim by 20, 30 or even 50%, Allstate could earn much more in profits. This is because most accident victims will not take Allstate to task by hiring an attorney and filing a lawsuit. Most of these victims will reluctantly accept Allstate's lowball offer.
    Published 07Oct2007, viewed 537 times
  • Case Study: Drunk Driver Causes A Hit And Run Injury Accident
    In August 2000, Diane Farmer suffered serious injuries when she was hit by another motorist who ran a stop sign and hit her head on. The other driver immediately backed his vehicle up and took off, fleeing the scene. After a police chase, the driver was pulled over and was asked to perform field sobriety tests, which he ultimately failed. Diane still suffers today.
    Published 04Oct2007, viewed 1083 times
  • Case Study: Insurance Company Tries To Minimize Injuries To Avoid Paying Damages
    On May 6, 2002, thirty-two year-old Sarah Brown was rear-ended on Interstate 405 near the Renton S-curves. The other driver was insured by Farmers Insurance Company. Ms. Brown received injuries to her neck and back. Her medical expenses were $18,205, including $10,500 in chiropractic charges. The last offer from Farmers was $50,000. After a 3-day trial, a jury awarded $500,000.
    Published 20Sep2007, viewed 406 times
  • Why The Insurance Industry Wants To Defeat Referendum 67
    Why would the insurance industry spend $7.7 Million to defeat a measure that could conceivably give them an excuse to raise premiums and make even more money off of Washington State citizens? I smell a rat.
    Published 16Sep2007, viewed 394 times
  • Follow The Money Behind Reject Referendum 67
    People buy insurance, pay their premiums, and expect that insurance companies honor their commitment to policyholders. Referendum 67 simply requires the insurance industry to pay legitimate claims in a fair, reasonable, and timely manner.
    Published 31Aug2007, viewed 456 times
  • How To Choose The Right Attorney For Your Accident Case
    If you’ve ever browsed through the “yellow pages” of your local phone book, you’ll often find numerous advertisements (some times dozens of pages) for personal injury attorneys. Finding a good personal injury attorney can be challenging, but not impossible. Here are some guidelines, which if followed, should make your search easier and also relieve some anxiety.
    Published 25Aug2007, viewed 369 times
  • Questions The Insurance Adjustors Don't Want You To Ask
    I have found that most insurance adjustors are highly trained adversaries, although most people would never think this, at least not in the beginning of the claims process. Here are some questions that often will make the insurance company squirm.
    Published 20Aug2007, viewed 520 times
  • Buyer Beware: What You Need To Know About Lawyer Advertising
    You need to know a few things about lawyer advertising. For example, if you look through the yellow pages you'll see that the ads placed by attorneys all say essentially the same thing. Very few of them actually give good useful information to make it easier for you to choose a good lawyer for your case.
    Published 18Aug2007, viewed 470 times
  • How To Determine The Value Of A Personal Injury Case
    There is no magic formula or process by which someone can predict with certainty the amount of money that a personal injury case may be worth. If there were, then society wouldn’t have a need for insurance adjustors, personal injury lawyers, etc. One could simply apply the “formula” to come up with the value of a case. This report will give you some idea of the factors involved in determining the value of a case.
    Published 17Aug2007, viewed 575 times
  • Injury Case Roadmap: The Legal Process For Personal Injury Cases
    More and more insurance companies are taking a very aggressive stance in settling accident claims. Certain carriers have a reputation for making unreasonably low settlement offers, even if the injuries are severe. It may (in some cases it is not) be advantageous to file a lawsuit immediately. Once a lawsuit is filed, the court will set certain milestones and deadlines. This report will help you understand this process.
    Published 16Aug2007, viewed 785 times
  • Insurance Industry Settlement Tactics: Navigate The Injury Accident Claim War Zone On Your Own
    Over the past 30+ years, the insurance industry has spent billions of dollars on advertising to spread false and misleading information about accident claims. The industry wants people to believe that the justice system is out of control and that people who file lawsuits are getting millions of dollars for minor injuries. This report tells you the truth.
    Published 15Aug2007, viewed 929 times
  • Mandatory Arbitration: The Alternative To Trial
    The purpose of Mandatory Arbitration is to reduce court congestion, expedite the litigation process, and to provide a cost effective resolution of civil claims. In Washington, most of the superior courts have adopted a program known as mandatory arbitration. Arbitration is another way to resolve a case instead of going to trial. This report helps you to understand the mandatory arbitration process.
    Published 14Aug2007, viewed 532 times

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