Washington State recognizes joint and several liability in certain circumstances. This doctrine can have a significant impact on how defendants share responsibility for a personal injury claimant’s injuries. Personal injury lawsuits do not always involve just one defendant. Multiple drivers may potentially be at fault in a car accident. Where the defendant driver is working … Read more

In Washington State, there are two levels of trial courts that both have jurisdiction in personal injury claims. Washington District Courts are courts of limited jurisdiction and can hear personal injury cases where the total amount claimed is up to $100,000. Washington State Superior Courts also have jurisdiction in personal injury cases, but there is … Read more

Alternative dispute resolution is a procedure used to hopefully resolve a dispute without a trial. There are two primary methods of dispute resolution, mediation and arbitration. Mediation If the parties are not able to reach an agreement between themselves, mediation is sometimes used in an attempt to resolve the case. Mediation is a process of … Read more

In a personal injury lawsuit, the defense may ask for a medical examination of you by their a doctor of their own choosing. If you have personal injury protection (PIP) coverage that has been paying your medical expenses as a result of an auto crash, your PIP insurance company may also demand a medical examination.  … Read more

Most personal injury claims settle before trial. But either because settlement negotiations reach an impasse or the statute of limitations is about to expire, you may need to file a lawsuit. If you file a personal injury lawsuit, the attorney for the defendant will almost certainly take your deposition. What is a Deposition? A deposition … Read more