Monthly Archives: December 2023
If I Was Hurt in a Motorcycle Crash, Do I Automatically Get a Settlement?
You’d think so, given the serious injuries these riders usually sustain. Motorcyclists are thirty times more likely to die in collisions than vehicle occupants. But unfortunately, the answer to this question is no. Insurance companies care little or nothing about what’s right or fair, despite the claims they make in TV commercials. When the… Read More »
Catholic Dioceses File Bankruptcy to Avoid Sex Abuse Cases
As of September 2023, eighteen Catholic churches have reorganized their debts under Chapter 11 bankruptcy and another twelve are in proceedings. Three religious orders affiliated with the church have also filed for bankruptcy. Obstacles to Fair Compensation in Child Sex Abuse Claims Latent injury victims, like child sex abuse victims, are usually entitled to… Read More »
Obstacles to Fair Compensation in Dog Bite Cases
The total amount of dog bite claims shot up in 2022, to over $1 billion. Advances in medical treatments, along with higher medical costs, mostly fueled this increase. In other words, victims receive more money because they need more money. But insurance company lawyers care nothing about what victims need. They only want to… Read More »
Breaking Down a Minor Settlement in Seattle
The Supreme Court has held that underage individuals have basically the same legal rights as people over 18. Forming a contract, including a settlement agreement, is the primary exception. Car crashes and other personal injury incidents often injure children. So, attorneys must make special arrangements in these cases. Since over 95 percent of these… Read More »