Category Archives: Car Accident
Navigating an Accident: Top Seattle Car Accident Lawyers
If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Seattle, you need experienced legal representation to protect your rights and fight for the compensation you deserve. At Emerald Law Group, our team of dedicated attorneys has built a reputation as some of the top Seattle car accident lawyers, helping victims and their families recover… Read More »
Were You Rear-Ended in Seattle? What to Do Next (and How an Injury Attorney Near You Can Help)
Rear-end collisions are among the most common car accidents in Seattle, especially in high-traffic areas like I-5, SR 520, and downtown. Even low-speed crashes can leave you with painful injuries, mounting medical bills, and a frustrating battle with insurance companies. Rear-End Collisions Can Cause Serious Injuries Many people underestimate the impact of a rear-end… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About Car Accidents in Seattle
What should I do after a car accident in Seattle? After a crash in Seattle, your top priorities should be safety, medical care, and documentation. Call 911 to report the accident, seek medical attention, and exchange insurance details with the other driver. If possible, take photos of the scene and get witness information. Then… Read More »
Liability Theories in Car Crash Cases
Every year, car crashes seriously injure millions of Americans. The medical bills in these cases, by themselves, average over $40,000 each. This figure does not include other economic losses, such as lost earning capacity, and noneconomic damages, such as pain and suffering. Usually, these incidents aren’t “accidents,” especially if multiple vehicles were involved. These… Read More »
Breaking Down an Alcohol-Related Car Crash
After trending downward for many years, the number of alcohol-related wrecks took a sharp turn the other way after coronavirus pandemic lockdowns. In 2021, the number of these incidents shot up to its highest level since 2007. Since traffic enforcement mostly stopped during 2020, many drivers picked up bad habits, such as driving while… Read More »
Fireball DUI Collision in Seattle
Police have a suspect in custody after a fiery alcohol-related wreck seriously injured four people. All four of the people inside the car were able to get out and were taken to the hospital in stable condition. The driver of that vehicle, however, is in police custody for suspected DUI, an SPD PIO confirmed…. Read More »
Evidence in a Car Crash Case
Proof is the cornerstone of a car crash or other negligence case. The victim/plaintiff must establish liability (legal responsibility for damages) by a preponderance of the evidence (more likely than not). That’s one of the lowest standards of proof in Washington law. But building a basic case isn’t enough. To obtain maximum compensation, the… Read More »
The Five Kinds of Driving Impairment
One of the five kinds of driver impairment causes most of the vehicle collisions in Washington. Speeding, turning illegally, and other kinds of aggressive driving cause most of the rest. Juries often award considerable damages in these cases. Arguably, impaired tortfeasors (negligent drivers) knowingly choose to put other people at risk. As a result,… Read More »
What To Do When the At-Fault Driver Has No Insurance
Although Washington has one of the nation’s most stringent mandatory auto insurance laws, the Evergreen State has one of the highest percentages of uninsured motorists in the country. Frequently, people who think they have nothing to lose, like uninsured drivers, take reckless chances. So, the possibility of an uninsured motorist accident is high. But… Read More »
Electronic Evidence in Car Crash Claims
Tech-savvy King County jurors respond very well to electronic evidence. Moreover, most King County courtrooms have large HDTV screens, and jurors expect to see something on these screens. Furthermore, such evidence is often more legally reliable than eyewitness or other kinds of evidence. Therefore, electronic evidence could be the key to meeting the burden… Read More »