Automobile Accidents

• Tragedy in Thurston County--Marysville Redux for Cable Median Barriers?

  Michael Myers | October 05, 2008 11:12 PM | 6 CommentsTacoma, WA

  Sorrow in Thurston County this weekend. As reported in part by the Mason County Daily News: Two people were killed on Interstate 5 at Milepost 88 in Thurston County today after a passenger...

• Vanessa Taylor Dies in One Car Accident

  Michael Myers | October 29, 2006 5:00 PM | 4 CommentsSeattle, WA

  A 21-year-old Oregon woman died at the scene of an early morning car crash Saturday in the 3800 block of Seabeck Highway near Calamity Lane Northwest. Vanessa Taylor, of Milwaukie, Ore., was riding in the passenger seat of a 1989 BMW 325 just after 2 a.m. when the driver, 21-year-old Joshua Demers of Silverdale, failed to make the curve near Camp Wesley Harris and drove off the edge of the road,...

• The Imbalance of Balance Billing

  Don Jacobs | October 16, 2009 12:37 PM | 2 CommentsVancouver, WA

  A hallmark of fiscal responsibility is paying your bills in full and on time. The last thing you want, especially after an accident, is the added stress of a poor credit score or an...

• Why you should care about recorded statements

  Don Jacobs | May 28, 2009 9:42 PM | 2 CommentsVancouver, WA

  Time and time again people get involved in accidents and look to the other driver’s carrier to repair their damage and provide a rental car. Often the insurance company won’t agree...

• Allstate insurance tactics revealed in new book

  Don Jacobs | August 13, 2008 7:59 PM | 2 CommentsVancouver, WA

  Allstate has generally become known as the worst insurer in America due to its “deny, delay, and defend” method of handling claims. A new book describes the tactics used by the company that allowed...

• Teen Struck, Killed by Truck While Snowmobiling in Duvall

  Ryan Nute | January 01, 2007 1:41 PM | 2 CommentsTacoma, WA

  Eighteen-year hold Kyle Hamilton was killed when a pickup driven by a classmate struck the snowmobile he was riding. The driver of the pickup was arrested. A passenger on the snowmobile was also injured.Reportedly the crash occurred when Hamlton and a passenger were being followed by the pickup when its lights went out and the driver could not see it. Read more: Seatte P-I

• Kearney Case Catalyzes Public Outrage About Hit and Run Collisions

  Michael Myers | November 25, 2009 8:45 AM | 1 CommentTacoma, WA

  Hit and run collisions seem to increase this time of year. It gets dark earlier and the rain makes it difficult to see pedestrians. It makes sense that the number of accidents increases. But weather...

• When to ask for a referral to a specialist

  Don Jacobs | August 23, 2009 7:01 PM | 1 CommentVancouver, WA

  The phrase “can I get a second opinion” has been satirized throughout medical history, however this simple question could mean the difference between a fair and reasonable settlement, or...

• Lien Reductions. Do I really have to pay the stated bill?

  Don Jacobs | July 23, 2009 7:02 PM | 1 CommentVancouver, WA

  Being involved in a car accident is usually an unpleasant experience. In addition to the pain and disruption it brings, the injuries can require extensive medical treatment. Trips to the hospital,...

• Isn’t my case worth three times the medical bills?

  Don Jacobs | July 06, 2009 8:55 PM | 1 CommentVancouver, WA

  On many occasions an attorney practicing in the personal injury field has heard this question. I’m not sure where the saying arose. I’ve even heard insurance adjustors (especially...