If you or a loved one has been harmed in a motorcycle accident and another party is responsible, the legal counsel at West Law Office will help you fight for compensation you deserve.

To obtain compensation, the victim of a head-on collision is required to prove that the other party was responsible for the accident before compensation will be awarded.

A civil lawsuit is different from a criminal lawsuit because an individual, not the state, sues.

an accident victim injured by a drunk driver can sue in civil court for the damages incurred because of the DUI car crash.

Washington criminal law makes it illegal to operate or be in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.

Many people automatically think of alcohol when they hear that a driver was arrested for DUI. However, a driver can be charged with DUI for having a high level of drugs in his or her system while operating a motor vehicle.

When you are in an accident, you do not expect to have to share your earnings with anyone else unless you choose to,

The statute of limitation is the amount of time you or your attorney have to bring forth certain types of legal action.

If you have ever found yourself in an emergency room, chances are, you were too hurt to worry about how you were going to pay for your emergency room visit.

A conviction for any crime will be considered either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on what type of offense you have committed.

Under these circumstances, you may become frustrated because though insurance policies are supposed to protect against accidents and losses, insurance companies do not tend to move in favor of the person hurt or the person insured. You may end up in an insurance dispute.

Personal injury cases require evidence, sometimes witnesses, but especially reasonability.

it is illegal in the state of Washington as well as throughout the United States to operate a vehicle without minimum liability insurance.

Though everyone makes mistakes, a DUI conviction can follow you throughout your life, making it difficult to drive as well receive certain job offers.

When you have been injured and you and your attorney decide to bring a civil action against a defendant, you may decide that you would like a judge to oversee your case rather than a jury, or vice versa. Judges and juries can bring different things to the forefront of your case. It is a fact that...

It is best to understand the statistics of pedestrian accidents in Spokane, Washington so that you can avoid being injured in these types of accidents.

In Washington, when you are in a hit and run accident and the driver flees the scene, he or she can be held both criminally and civilly liable.

When you are hit by a vehicle while riding a bicycle, you may sustain serious injuries for which you should be compensated. (image courtesy of Sylwia Bartyzel)

For many people who are in auto accidents, injuries are sustained and you have the right to be compensated for your injuries

In Washington, according to RCW 4.24.300, a Good Samaritan is anyone who gives aid or assistance to another during an emergency without expecting to be compensated for his or her actions and who is not considered to be a medical professional.

Distracted driving is never safe and can be as dangerous as texting while driving.

Though there are many reasons why auto accidents occur, speeding and aggressive driving play a huge part in the numbers.

The very top reason for auto accidents is distracted driving, which can take the form of eating, texting, and talking on the phone while driving.

Though smart phones have contributed to the increased amount of auto accidents in the United States, our smart phones can also come in handy after an accident occurs.