People who have been injured in a car accident in Seattle are likely well aware that they may have a right to be compensated if another person was negligent in causing the crash that led to the injury. To do so, however, the injured party will have to go through the...
What is a “duty to mitigate” in motorcycle accidents?
A previous post here discussed the legal concept of "subrogation" and how it can affect claims arising from personal injury, such as might occur in a Washington motorcycle accident. While it can be a complicated idea, subrogation is not the only legal doctrine that...
Friday Night Outdoor Movies Start Tonight in Everett
There's nothing like watching a movie outdoors on a warm summer night. This summer there are two different venues for watching movies under the stars in Everett. The first venue is Thornton A. Sullivan Park, Camp Patterson Field, 11405 Silver Lake Rd., Everett, WA...
Xfinity Arena Could Change its Name (Again)
One block from our downtown Everett office is the Xfinity Arena, home to the Silvertips and venue for concerts and other events. Before it was called the Xfinity Arena at Everett it was the Comcast Arena. Before that it was the Everett Events Center. Well, the naming...
Trial or Arbitration?
So you and your attorney tried to negotiate a settlement of your injury claim, but the insurance company refused to make a reasonable offer. After some discussion, you and your attorney have decided to file a lawsuit. What now? Well, in Washington one of the first...
What is a Deposition?
So you've filed a lawsuit, and now the insurance company lawyer wants to take your deposition. What is a deposition and is this something you should be worried about? Depositions are a routine part of what lawyers call "discovery." Discovery is the exchange of...
Lynnwood and Everett win the prize for Worst Bottlenecks
The American Transportation Institute has named the top 100 traffic bottlenecks for trucks in the United States, and Snohomish County has two of them. The study identifies the interchanges at I-5 and I-405 in Lynnwood and I-5 at U.S. 2 in Everett. The institute...
What are Interrogatories?
Anytime a lawsuit is filed, there is a period of time during which the two sides exchange information about the case. This period is called discovery. During discovery, one tool available to all attorneys is interrogatories. Interrogatories are written questions that...
Everett continues to grow (and get more expensive)
The population of Everett continues to grow, and is now over 110,000 people making it the sixth largest community in Washington. As the population grows, the cost of housing in Everett continues to rise. According to real estate website trulia, the median sale price...
Fun things to do with kids in Everett
Everett is the largest city in Snohomish County, and sits about 30 miles north of Seattle. There are plenty of things families with kids can do for fun in Everett, especially during the beautiful Puget sound summers. Here are a few of my favorites: 1. Jetty Island....
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