It's that magical time of year when people are traveling to be with one another in spite of all weather condition. Unfortunately with freezing temperatures, it is somewhat hard to tell the difference between black ice and water on the road. Being prepared for these driving conditions can help you stay safe this holiday season. Here are some winter driving tips to help you prevent a car accident.   1. Loose Steering - When the front wheels begin to lose traction it is sometimes an instinct to jerk the wheel back, however letting go of the steering temporarily is the...[ Read More ]

An Insurance Adjuster will talk with you as if they are a close personal friend who has gone through a horrific experience. They will be sympathetic about what has happened, gaining your trust through sincere comments. That is because they are trained to do so. Once you open up to them they will come back with a great sounding offer, looking to settle your claim before you have the opportunity to know the full extent of your injuries. Always consult an attorney before accepting any offer from an insurance adjuster. If you accept an offer before the treatment of injuries,...[ Read More ]

Everyday millions of people's lives change across the country due to accidents. These lives are cut short due to someone else's carelessness as they drive under the influence, text or simply don't pay attention. Unfortunately these people simply do not understand what course of legal action to take and what they are legally entitled to. The following is a typical scenario of what tends to happen after an accident: 1. You are taken to the emergency room by ambulance. 2. Your car will be towed from the scene of the accident to an impound yard. 3. Book an appointment for...[ Read More ]

The State of Washington’s Implied Consent law – Basically reads, if you drive a vehicle, you automatically give consent to have your breath or blood tested if a law enforcement officer believes you have been driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The officer shall inform the person of his or her right to refuse the breath or blood test, and of his or her right to have additional tests administered by any qualified person of his or her choosing as provided in RCW 46.61.506. The officer shall warn the driver, in substantially the following language, that: (a) If...[ Read More ]

When driving through our beautiful state of Washington, do you know if you have the proper coverage? Are you aware that it is mandatory to have liability? The law requires anyone driving a motor vehicle in our state to have an insurance liability policy, a certificate of deposit, or a liability bond to the required limits. If you have 26 or more vehicles, you can self-insure. Under the law, you’re required to have a liability policy with limits of at least 25/50/10. This means: $25,000 for injury to another person $50,000 for injuries to all other persons $10,000 for damage...[ Read More ]