How Long do You Have to Get Your License Changed Over in Washington State?
If you are moving from out of state into the Spokane area, or other Washington cities, you have 30 days to get your Washington State driver’s license. The penalty is a fine, but police rarely issue these tickets. However, under Washington law, you need to get a Washington license before you can register any vehicles […]
Do I Need new Auto Insurance When I Move to Washington State?
When you are moving from out of state and have auto insurance, you need to get insurance based on your residence in Washington state if you plan on staying. Auto insurance companies provide their insurance based on a host of data called actuary tables. This looks at the risk of getting into an accident, the […]
Is it Worth Suing Someone With no Money?
When someone injures you due to their negligence, you have a legal right to claim compensation from them for all of your related financial losses and things like pain and suffering. However, what if they have no money, is it worth suing them? The answer is maybe. For some people, it might be worth it […]
Can I Sue a Drunk Driver who Injured me in Washington State?
If you get injured by a drunk driver, Washington state law allows you to sue the driver for all damages resulting from the accident. The reason is that the driver was “negligent” in his or her driving, and you were hurt as a result of the negligence—even if the driver was driving illegally by being […]
How Long do I Have to Register Out-of-State Vehicle After Moving to Washington State?
If you recently moved to Spokane from out of state, you have 30 days to register your vehicle and get your state drivers license. If you don’t, you could be facing a fine of over $1,500 and up to a year in jail. Under a new law that went into effect June 28, 2019, the […]
Can you Sue Someone in Washington State if you get Hurt on their Property?
What happens if you are visiting a neighbor and fall in a hole in their yard or get hit by a falling light fixture? These things happen all the time, and sometimes the injuries can be serious or even fatal. When this happens, who pays for the damages? The answer is yes, you can sue, […]
Do you Sue the Driver in a Car Accident or the Insurance Company?
When someone gets injured in a car accident, most of us know that the insurance company will pay for your injuries. So, when you decide to claim your compensation, who do you sue? The answer is you sue the driver that hit you and caused the injuries, and if you win at trial, the driver’s […]
If I Move to Spokane from Out of State, do I Have to Take my Driver’s Test Again?
If you are moving from out of state into the Spokane area, from out of state, you will need to get your license changed to a Washington State drivers license. The law gives you a 30-day grace period, and then you need to change it. When you get your new license, chances are you won’t […]
Can You Sue a Rental Truck Company After a Crash?
Rental cars and trucks are everywhere. Each year in the U.S., passenger rentals generate over 20 billion in sales and account for over 1.5 million rental cars being on the road. They also get into accidents every day and cause damage and injuries to others out on the roads. Some people may only operate a […]
Car and Motorcycle hit Head-On Injuring Three near Lucille
Three people were injured in a crash on U.S. 95 just north of Lucille, Idaho. The accident happened on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, when a 2001 Oldsmobile crossed into oncoming traffic hitting a motorcycle head on. The rider and passenger of the motorcycle were flown to St Joseph Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho, and the […]