What Is PIP Insurance in Washington?
If you are injured in a car accident, PIP insurance in Washington can help pay certain expenses without waiting to determine who caused the crash. Personal Injury...
Washington DUI License Suspension Explained
A Washington DUI license suspension can happen surprisingly quickly after an arrest. In fact, a driver may face action from the Washington State Department of Licensing before...
Tacoma Schuster Parkway Crash Critically Injures Two: Personal Injury Rights After a Serious Collision
A Tacoma Schuster Parkway crash critically injured two people Wednesday afternoon after a vehicle struck a utility pole and a tree, highlighting the potentially devastating consequences of...
I-5 Thurston County Crash: Who May Be Liable When a Driver Stops on the Freeway?
A recent Thurston County freeway crash involving three vehicles, including a motorcycle, illustrates how complicated fault can become when a driver unexpectedly stops on Interstate 5. According...
Washington Bicycle Stop Law: What Cyclists Should Know
Washington’s bicycle stop sign law is different from the rule that applies to most motorists. In many situations, a person riding a bicycle does not have to...
Will I Lose My License After a DUI in Washington?
One of the first questions people ask after a DUI arrest is whether they will lose their license after a DUI in Washington. The answer is: possibly,...
Washington Restitution for Property Damage
A new published Washington Court of Appeals decision provides important guidance on Washington restitution for property damage when damaged property is old, depreciated, or near the end...
Second DUI Deferred Prosecution in Washington: When a Second Petition May Be Available
For years, many people described DUI deferred prosecution in Washington as a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity. That shorthand is now incomplete. Current Washington law provides a narrow...
Washington Entrapment Defense: Lessons From State v. Clark
A Washington entrapment defense can arise when law enforcement induces a person to commit a crime the person was not otherwise predisposed to commit. A recent Washington...
Washington Material Witness Warrants: What State v. Denman Shows
A Washington material witness warrant can authorize the arrest of an important witness who fails to appear in a criminal case, but Washington law places conditions on...