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Is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder a Compensable Injury Claim?
The Financial Responsibility Act and the Uninsured Motorist Statute, are both intended to advance the interest of society in providing full compensation for accident victims. However, the Washington Supreme Court in the Daley vs. Allstate…
The “Litigation Explosion”: Myth vs. Facts
A review of recent court caseload statistics shows that there has been a decline in personal injury or tort litigation, not a “litigation explosion.” Actually, tort cases make up only a small percentage of court…
Components of an Automobile Insurance Policy
As a law firm whose practice is devoted exclusively to personal injury cases and insurance issues, clients, friends, community members, and business associates often ask us questions concerning insurance coverage. “How much insurance coverage should…
Update: Can an MD Evaluate the Necessity of Chiropractic Care?
In February 1992, we authored an article entitled “Can A Medical Doctor Evaluate The Reasonableness And Necessity Of Chiropractic Care — A Look At Washington Law.” In that article, we stated that based upon our…
When Should Patients Sign the Insurance Company’s Release of Claims?
The Washington Supreme Court in the case of Bennett v. Shinoda Floral, 108 Wn.2d 380 (1987), addressed the issue of whether an injured party who signs a release, settling an automobile accident injury claim is…
Overview of the Washington Health Care Information Act
The Uniform Health Care Information Act adopted by the Washington State Legislature went into effect on July 28, 1991. The Act provides direction for health care providers, health care facilities, patients and other persons on…
Interest Charges on Health Care Bills
All health care providers at some time are asked to defer payment for services. For example, a person injured by the negligence of another may have a personal injury claim, but may not be able…
Alternative Dispute Resolution – Alternatives to Trial
The notion that taking someone to court as the first step to righting a wrong is deeply ingrained in our culture. The proliferation of courtroom television dramas and celebrity news notes about Melvin Belli and…
Washington’s Guidelines for Medical-Legal Fees
The Medical-Legal Committee of the King County Medical Society and Seattle-King County Bar Association recently completed an extensive revision of the Medical-Legal Liaison Pamphlet, the introduction to which states that it is “designed to guide…
