You know all those lawyer commercials where they proudly announce that the lawyer only gets paid if they get a recovery for you? Well, guess what? Every personal injury lawyer has the same model. It is called a contingent fee, and it means the lawyer’s only fee is a percentage of what he recovers for you. No recovery – no fee. Simple. And universal. If a lawyer’s only selling point is “no recovery – no fee” you must wonder if they have anything unique to offer you at all. Will they treat you with the respect and attentiveness that you deserve? Will they work to achieve your goals or their own? Do they have the personnel and resources to handle your case properly?
Injured On The Job – Can I Sue?
We get calls all the time from people who were injured on the job. They understand the basics of workers compensation law, but they also realize that workers compensation will never adequately compensate them for the pain, suffering, and disability they are enduring,...
Is talking on the phone while driving considered distracted driving?
As many states look to hands-free laws to solve distracted driving, most drivers are still answering their phones. While texting and driving is prohibited, calling someone is not. Many drivers, even if they are using a hands-free device, are distracted by their phones...
Construction Is Starting Again!
The Dubin Law Group is very excited to be moving into a new office on N. 85th Street in Greenwood this summer. However, with the "stay at home" order, construction was halted on March 23 with no end in sight. Fortunately, this morning Governor Inslee announced that in...
Working From Home
So, its April 23 and we're all still working from home. I have to tell you: I love my wife and son, but I really miss going to the office every day. I miss the routine of it. I miss the in-person interactions with my friends and co-workers. Honestly, I even miss the...
What to do after a Seattle car accident
It is not easy to keep one’s cool in the wake of a car accident. Crashes are generally surprising, and depending on the damage, drivers may have difficulty understanding their legal responsibilities during this traumatic experience. The following guidelines may help...
Drowsy driving can be as dangerous as drunk driving
It’s a long trip. Your eyes start to droop, but what’s 30 more minutes? The pitch-black sky and the dim lighting in your car are not helping, but you push on anyway. You start to count the mile markers in your head to keep yourself focused on not falling asleep. Sixty...
Despite awareness efforts, distracted driving still a threat
Americans are driving while distracted at alarming rates, and those numbers don’t seem to be falling much, despite public warnings. According to the Center for Disease Control, each day an average of nine people are killed and over 1,000 are injured in crashes...
Dubin Law Group COVID-19 update
As a consumer and a member of this community, I must tell you I’ve been a bit annoyed by the flood of Coronavirus updates in my inbox. Literally every company I’ve ever done business with has send me an update letting me know how they’re handling the pandemic, dealing...
What does it mean to be a defensive driver?
Being safe on the road is a shared responsibility. It relies on both you and other drivers staying alert and focused as you drive to your destination. It sounds easy enough, but in the U.S., road accidents are still the leading cause of death for those aged 1-54. As...
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