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If I Was Hurt in a Motorcycle Crash, Do I Automatically Get a Settlement?

By Emerald Law Group |

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 »

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Catholic Dioceses File Bankruptcy to Avoid Sex Abuse Cases

By Emerald Law Group |

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 »

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Obstacles to Fair Compensation in Dog Bite Cases

By Emerald Law Group |

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 »

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Breaking Down a Minor Settlement in Seattle

By Emerald Law Group |

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 »

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At-School Injuries: Who is to Blame?

By Emerald Law Group |

Online schools are more common today than ever before. But over 90 percent of Washington kids attend public school. School administrators assume responsibility for student safety, as well as student education, when kids walk through the doors. Schools are not above the law. Instead, they’re accountable to the same principles of negligence and injury… Read More »

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The Three Worst Swimming Pool Accident Injuries

By Emerald Law Group |

A backyard swimming pool is one of the most popular forms of recreation in the country. Over ten million Americans have a backyard pool. This fun activity, like all fun activities, has a dark side. If owners properly maintain their swimming pools and prioritize safety above everything else, the dark side is more of… Read More »

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What You Should Know About Nursing Home Slip-and-Fall Injuries

By Emerald Law Group |

Falls, and their serious injuries, are very common in nursing homes. Over 60 percent of long-term care residents fall at least once. Most nursing home residents are physically frail. That’s why they’re in nursing homes. Some physical frailties include arthritis and mobility issues that contribute to the severity of, or risk of, a fall…. Read More »

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Do Building Code Violations Cause Injuries?

By Emerald Law Group |

Both in a technical sense and in a legal sense, building code violations can cause injuries. Code violations, such as unsafe floors and bad plumbing, often directly cause injuries. These violations could indirectly cause injuries as well. Code violations, even such things as unmowed grass, often create a criminal-friendly environment, a theory known as… Read More »

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School Bus Accidents in Seattle

By Emerald Law Group |

The school bus driver shortage has hit crisis proportions and now threatens the health and safety of students, faculty, and other motorists. Over 90 percent of school administrators say the school bus driver shortage significantly affects day-to-day operations. As a result, many school districts rely on substitute drivers who have little experience behind the… Read More »

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Owner Negligence in Swimming Pool Drowning Claims

By Emerald Law Group |

Many people enjoy swimming and frolicking in Puget Sound or one of the many rivers and lakes in the Seattle area. Others prefer what they believe to be the safety of a swimming pool. But most drowning and other injuries occur in swimming pools. So, we should say that swimming pools are safe, if… Read More »

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