Tag: personal injury law
Personal Injury Glossary of Legal Terms
Adjuster: An insurance company employee whose responsibilities involve reviewing a claim to determine how much the company needs to pay in damages. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Methods of settling disputes […]
Mental Health in Personal Injury Cases
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, we want to share some important information on how mental health intersects with personal injury law. Serious physical injuries often go […]
Non-Economic Damages and Pain and Suffering
In a personal injury case, compensation can be broken down into two main categories: economic damages and non-economic damages. What are economic damages? What are non-economic damages? Economic damages are […]
What is Mediation?
Mediation is an informal process by which two (or more!) parties can come to a settlement in private. Both parties agree to hire and pay for a mediator, a trained, […]
Things to Consider Before Accepting a Settlement Offer for Your Injuries
Insurance claims processes can be very complicated. Claims adjusters can be rude and intimidating and the whole process is often overwhelming for someone who is still recovering from a traumatic […]
What is Washington’s law on MAR (Mandatory Arbitration)?
MAR-Mandatory Arbitration Mandatory arbitration is available in most counties in Washington State for cases with a total value of less than $100,000.00 or when the plaintiff waives any claim above […]