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We here this question from employers all the time, so here’s our response… Any “decision maker” who has the authority to make a binding decision should attend the mediation along with their counsel. In most cases, this person will be an officer of a company, or a human resources representative who will have “settlement authority” up to a set dollar amount. In some cases, it makes sense to have a technical expert on hand. This is especially true for non-compete or injury matters. Because non-compete matters can turn on highly technical issues, bringing a person who can explain the company’s...

What to do Following a Car Accident in Washington State

Jul 29 2013

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Being involved in a car accident is an overwhelming, and often painful, experience. Having to worry about paying for medical bills and missing time at work when the accident was not even your fault can be particularly frustrating. The very last thing you want to do in the middle of all of the stress is ensure proper compensation from an insurance company. Some insurance companies are very skilled at minimizing the amount they pay for personal injuries. Typically, an insurance company will not be forthcoming about the amount of coverage an insured driver may have, and can even pressure the...

The Facts: Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Insurance in Washington State

Jul 22 2013

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What is Personal Injury Protection? Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is insurance coverage which is added to an auto insurance policy. PIP is not required in Washington State, but insurers are required to offer it. Generally speaking, PIP pays out regardless of who is at fault and applies to all parties injured in the automobile accident (some exceptions below). Pedestrians and bicyclists injured by an automobile are also covered. What does PIP cover? Medical Expenses. Minimum of $10,000 for reasonable and necessary medical expenses for each person injured in an automobile accident. Available up to three years from the date of...

The Facts About Personal Injury Law

Jul 18 2013

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In legal terms, “injury” is defined as any harm done to a person by the acts or omissions of another. Injury may include physical pain as well as damage to reputation or dignity, loss of a legal right, or breach of contract. In cases of personal injury, lawsuits are focused on injury that results from acts of negligence from either an individual or a business. Function The purpose of personal injury laws is to protect people from being harmed by the negligent acts of others. When harm does occur, a personal injury lawsuit is brought in order to compel insurance...

Monetary Compensation for Dog Bites in Washington State

Jul 10 2013

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When you hear about personal injury claims, you inevitably hear about what damages the injured party received. The term “damages” refers to monetary compensation awarded to an injured party when the injury resulted from the wrongful (tortious) conduct of another party. Although there is no exact formula used to reach the dollar amount awarded, there are clearly defined categories of damages the courts look to when determining how much money to award the injured party. The overall goal of damages is to make the injured party whole. In other words, the purpose of damages is to put the person who...