The Reasonable Person Standard: What It Means for Your Personal Injury Claim
By Harlan Law |
When you’re injured and wish to seek compensation through a personal injury claim, there are certain required tasks on the path to monetary recovery. One of the most important parts of these claims is liability and proving the other party’s negligence caused your harm. A personal injury attorney can use the reasonable person standard to…
Can I Still File a Claim if the At-Fault Driver Passed Away in the Crash?
By Harlan Law |
If you suffer injuries in a car accident, you have rights, including the right to pursue compensation from the at-fault driver or their insurance. But what if the responsible party passes away before you’re able to file your claim? Generally, even if the liable driver passes away before you’re able to obtain monetary recovery, you’re…
How Is Fault Proven in a Motorcycle Accident?
By Harlan Law |
If you own a motorcycle, chances are you ride carefully to avoid injuries. Unfortunately, other motorists can be careless, and their negligence can cause severe motorcycle accidents. When another driver injures you, you’ll need to file a claim to hold them accountable. Proving fault in an accident is critical, as this can establish who is…
Filing a Personal Injury Claim? Avoid These 4 Common Mistakes
By Harlan Law |
Personal injury claims are more common than you think. From car accidents to workplace injuries, negligent parties can leave you struggling with medical bills and other financial losses. When this happens, you’ll want to take the necessary steps to hold them accountable for your injuries. Understanding the reasonable person standard explained is essential in these…
Have You Been Hit by a Rideshare Driver as a Pedestrian? Take These 3 Steps
By Harlan Law |
As a pedestrian, being hit by a vehicle is a painful and agonizing experience, no matter who is driving the vehicle. The severity of your injuries does not depend on whether the motorist who struck you is a private individual, a commercial driver, or a rideshare driver. In such traumatic situations, it’s important to understand…
How to Prove Distracted Driving in a Washington Car Accident
By Harlan Law |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) identifies distracted driving as one of the leading causes of car accidents in the United States. This negligent action by another can leave you and your loved ones with significant injuries and give you the legal right to pursue compensation from the at-fault motorist. Your chances of receiving…
Are Bars Liable for Over-Serving After a Drunk Driving Car Accident?
By Harlan Law |
You’ve likely heard the statistics. After all, as unfortunate as it is, drunk driving is not an uncommon occurrence in the United States. In fact, it happens enough to cause 10,000 deaths each year. But have you ever stopped to think about how these drunk driving accidents happen in the first place? How does a…
How Long Does It Take to Settle a Traumatic Brain Injury Claim?
By Harlan Law |
If you or a loved one suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a car collision, an accident at work, or any accident caused by another party, you likely filed a personal injury lawsuit against the party that caused your accident to hold them responsible for the medical bills from your injury. As those bills…
Can Pre-Existing Conditions Affect Your Personal Injury Claim After a Car Accident?
By Harlan Law |
Getting into a car collision hurts, and many accident victims may note that aside from their new injuries, their previous injuries or medical conditions — called preexisting conditions — worsen after the wreck. If you have been hurt in an accident caused by another driver, you may have legal recourse to file a car accident…
Who Is Liable for Injuries Sustained in a Bus Accident?
By Harlan Law |
Buses are some of the most oversized vehicles on Washington roadways. Due to their size, weight, and reduced safety elements, accidents involving buses can result in severe injuries to everyone involved. According to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), there were roughly 1,146 bus accidents in 2019 across Washington. As with any traffic accident,…
Can a Pedestrian Be at Fault for a Car Accident?
By Harlan Law |
Although any traffic accident has the potential to result in serious injuries, crashes involving pedestrians are especially dangerous. Even a slowly moving vehicle can be fatal when it strikes a person. Although neglectful drivers are often to blame for pedestrian injuries, in some instances, pedestrians may be at fault or share responsibility for an accident.…
What Are Intentional Torts?
By Harlan Law |
In civil litigation, intentional torts refer to unlawful actions committed by a person with the express intention of causing harm. Intentional torts differ from personal injury cases resulting from other causes, such as negligence or accident. As such, the most critical element in validating an intentional tort is to prove that an individual chose to…