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Auto Insurance Basics

Mar 12, 2014 Litigation Law, Personal Injury

For those with questions about auto insurance coverage for both yourself and others, the following information covers the basics. Insuring Against Damage to Others Washington law requires that every driver of a registered vehicle have proof of the ability to respond...

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Will I recover my attorney fees if I win the case?

Jan 29, 2014 Litigation Law

Maybe, but do not count on it. Washington follows the so-called “American Rule” which provides that each party pay  for their own legal fees. A winning party may only be awarded his or her reasonable attorney fees if it...

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If I don’t like the way the judge is making decisions in my case prior to trial, do I have the right to ask for another judge?

Dec 16, 2013 Litigation Law

Yes, if the judge has not yet made any decisions in your case you can challenge the bias or fairness of the judge and request the case be heard by another judge. In Washington this is done by filing...

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If a Default Judgment is entered by the court, can it be set aside or reversed?

Dec 2, 2013 Litigation Law

Yes, maybe. Under very limited circumstances and within limited time frames a Default Judgment may be set aside or reversed by a court. There has to be some excusable neglect or an irregularity in the proceedings for a court...

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What are the consequences for failure to file an Answer and statement of defenses within the specified time?

Nov 15, 2013 Litigation Law

If one is lawfully served with a Summons and Complaint in a civil action and then fails to respond by filing with the court and serving the opposing party with an Answer that person is subject to having a...

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What is civil litigation?

Nov 4, 2013 Litigation Law

In general, civil litigation is a lawsuit involving claims for damages, such as a breach of contract, personal injury or title to real property. A suit by a government against an individual where a fine or a jail sentence...

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How do I know if I have a case?

Oct 18, 2013 Litigation Law

To a lawyer, “having a case” means that one has suffered a wrong for which the law provides a remedy , the party at fault  is known and can be found to sue, and the time for obtaining  a...

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Can I file a lawsuit at any time?

Sep 27, 2013 Litigation Law

Once you have a reason to sue someone the lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations for the claim runs out. There are many statutes and other procedural rules limiting the time for one to file a...

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Can I sue more than one person or company (or a combination) in one lawsuit?

Sep 5, 2013 Litigation Law

Yes, more than one person or company  may be joined in the same lawsuit if the claim or claims  arise out of a  common set of facts and the relief requested  is the same or similar. In some cases,...

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What is a summary judgment?

Aug 9, 2013 Litigation Law

A summary judgment procedure is a pretrial motion to the court to obtain a ruling on a disputed issue to avoid a trial. The court must find that there are no genuine issues of material facts and that as...

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