What are your legal responsibilities in the minutes after you are involved in a car accident in Washington State? Do you need to call the police, or inform other state officials of a crash in the event that a police officer does not come to the scene of an accident? At The Ye Law Firm, […]
Read More Two men were killed and six more were seriously injured in a wrong-way traffic accident in Federal Way earlier this year. According to the Federal Way Mirror, a car was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of Kent Des Moines Road (State Route 516) just before midnight when it struck two vehicles traveling the correct […]
Read More Not all wounds are visible. One of the most common injuries associated with accidents (including traffic accident and on-the-job accidents, and slip and fall accidents) is the concussion, but they can be difficult to diagnose, especially since symptoms may not appear until hours or even days after the incident. They can also be difficult to […]
Read More Mobile phones and smartphones have made our lives better in many ways: we are more connected than ever before, we have so much information at our fingertips, and we are in many ways safer. However, as the popularity of these devices has grown, the number of distracted driving accidents caused by phone use while driving […]
Read More In January, Federal Way police and emergency responders rushed to Pacific Highway South near Dash Point Way, to the scene of a fatal Washington car accident between a truck and car. This tragic crash absolutely could have been prevented: it was allegedly caused by street racing. Sadly, the history of street racing is as old […]
Read More In Torrance, California, last month, a Federal Way man was charged with DUI after driving the wrong way down a city street and then striking two vehicles, a fire hydrant, and a light pole before slamming into a restaurant. Luckily, no one besides the driver suffered injuries, and he was arrested after being treated at […]
Read More It’s pretty common knowledge that you need to report car accidents to your car insurance company in the wake of a crash. But are there any exceptions to the rule, and if so, how do you know if you should give them a call or not? This week, we’re outlining exactly when you need to […]
Read More Most Washingtonians are not fully aware of UM (Uninsured Motorist) or UIM (Underinsured Motorists) Insurance coverage, and how each could come into play if involved in a Washington State auto accident. As the name itself suggests, it is your financial defense right when you are injured by a motorist who does not have the ability […]
Read More If you have been injured in an auto accident, one of the first questions that you may have is how you will be compensated for injuries, vehicle damage or lost income. If you are lucky then insurance might cover all of your expenses and damages, but even then filing a claim and being paid […]
Read More Anyone injured in a car accident will be facing significant medical bills, which may not be completely covered by health insurance. Some health policies have large deductibles or limits on care, so it is helpful to know your options for paying medical bills. Even if you have injury coverage as part of your auto insurance, […]
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