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Articles by Christopher Davis
Pedestrian Accidents Involving Children: Facts, Figures & Statistcs
Facts, figures, statistics, and information on pedestrian accidents that involve children.
Medical Malpractice Cases Involving Children: Facts, Figures & Statistics
Basic facts, figures, statistics, and information on medical malpractice cases involving children.
Children & Car Accidents In Washington State: The Laws & The Statistics
Laws specific to Washington State and protecting children from auto accidents. Washington state car accident statistics for collisions invovling children.
Swimming And Water Accidents Involving Children: Facts, Figures And Statistics
This article offers statistics, facts, and figures on swimming, water sport, pool, and other water accidents involving children.
Children & Car Accidents; The Alarming Statistics
Facts and figures on auto accidents involving children.
Swimming And Water Accidents Involving Children: Facts, Figures And Statistics
This article offers statistics, facts, and figures on swimming, water sport, pool, and other water accidents involving children.
Medical Mistakes: What Ever Happened To "do No Harm"?
Every doctor makes the promise to "do no harm." But doctors, nurses, physicians' assistants, nursing homes, and hospitals do make mistakes. And a shocking report from the Institute of Medicine shows medical mistakes are a common occurrence and pose potentially life-threatening risks for patients. If medical mistakes were counted among the leading causes of death in America, they would be eighth on the list.
Fireworks Accident And Injury Statistics
It is hard to imagine the Fourth of July without fireworks. More people ignite simple or homemade fireworks each year than attend large-scale fireworks displays. But simple fireworks such as bottle rockets and sparklers are the most dangerous manufactured explosives. And M80 and M100 cherry bombs the most dangerous type of fireworks.
America's Blindspot: Backup Car Accidents
Backup collisions are when a driver puts the automobile in reverse and runs into an object, person, or other car. All cars are equipped with rear view mirrors which are adequate for detecting vehicles behind a car, but they are often inadequate when it comes to detecting small children or objects that are low to the ground and fall in the car's blind spot. Large trucks have much larger blind spots that can hide entire vehicles and large adults.
Get The Facts About Drunk Driving Fatalities
There were 16,885 alcohol-related fatalities in 2005 - this number represents 39 percent of all traffic fatalities for that year.
Distracted Driving: Cellphones And Text Messaging Research And Legislation
Driver distraction is a major cause of accidents. Which is why 29 states and the District of Columbia have passed laws restricting cell phone use to use with a hands-free device (no jurisdiction has an outright ban). New Jersey and Washington state have been the only states ones to ban text messaging, though 21 states are considering such bills this year.
Washington's Attorney General Is Wrong To Oppose New Wrongful Death Bill
Attorney Chris Davis comments on the Seattle PI article,"Disturbing truth on wrongful death bill," written by guest columnist and Washington State's Attorney General Rob McKenna. The article appeared in the Seattle PI on March 4, 2008.
The Wrong-way Driving Accident Epidemic In Washington State
There seems to be a sudden increase in wrong-way driving accidents occurring in the metro Seattle area. Not only have we have noticed more of these types of accidents being reported in the news, but lately we've received several inquires from wrong-way accident victims. So we decided to look into the matter to find out just how big of a problem wrong-way driving is in Washington State. What we discovered was somewhat surprising.
Talking With An Insurance Adjustor: Do's & Don'ts
Follow this tip sheet to make sure you do not jeopardize your personal injury claim during phone interviews with insurance adjustors.
Choosing A Seattle Personal Injury Attorney Or Accident Lawyer
How does someone who has never had to hire an attorney sort through all of these ads and find a qualified personal injury attorney? Finding a good Washington state personal injury attorney can be challenging, but not impossible. Here are some guidelines that should make your search easier and also relieve some anxiety.
Insurance Tip: Why Uninsured Motorist Coverage Is A Good Idea
You probably have never heard about it, or if you have, you may really not know what it is. Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage is a type of coverage that is available on your Washington automobile insurance policy. UM coverage is designed to pay you for damages that have been caused by an uninsured motorist.
Insurance Company Alleged To Have Killed Patient For Refusing To Pay For Treatment
Here's a sad and tragic story about a 17-year-old girl who died when her insurance company failed to pay for a necessary liver transplant. The company, CIGNA Healthcare, reversed its decision to deny payment hours after the girl died.
Health Plan Sues Accident Victim To Recover Entire Settlement Recovery
Can you imagine recovering a settlement after being permanently injured in a car accident that wasn't your fault, and then being sued by your own health insurance plan to recover all of your settlement funds?
Lawyer TV Ad States Insurance Company Settled At Mere Mention Of Lawyer's Name
Back in 2003, the Indiana Supreme Court reprimanded two personal injury lawyers and their law firm for using misleading television ads that violated state ethics rules.
Whiplash Injuries Are Difficult To Prove In Court
The term whiplash refers to the sudden acceleration and deceleration of the neck and back following traumatic insult.
What Is Mandatory Arbitration ?
The purpose of Mandatory Arbitration is to reduce court congestion, expedite the litigation process, and to provide a cost effective resolution of civil claims.
Secrets Kept From Juries In Personal Injury Cases (Civil Cases)
Many are more than a little surprised to learn about certain facts and procedures that occur in our legal system which are very common in personal injury claims. One surprising fact is how much information is hidden from the jury. Specifically information that is kept from juries in personal injury cases which include car accident cases, wrongful death, medical malpractice, etc.
Are Pedestrians Safe In Seattle?
Yet another pedestrian has been hit and killed while crossing the street in Seattle. Are the streets safe for pedestrians?
The Truth Behind Some Cheesy Lawyer TV Ads
Learn the truth about the payments, processing, and role playing behind some of the cheesy lawyer ads youve seen on television.
Personal Injury Cases: Frequently Asked Questions Part #2
More common questions that are frequently asked by potential clients.
Personal Injury Cases: Frequently Asked Questions Part #1
In my practice I frequently get the same basic questions from potential new clients.
Personal Injury Statistics: Boating And Personal Watercraft
Boating and personal watercraft (Jet Skis and Sea Doos) accidents often occur due to negligence. They can result in serious and sometimes deadly injuries.
Dog Bite Injuries: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about dog bite cases.
What You And Juries Don't Know
Most people are very surprised to learn about certain facts and procedures that occur in our legal system, and that are very common in personal injury claims. A JURY will never know if the defendant has INSURANCE and if so, how much. The attorneys and judge are prohibited from even mentioning whether a party is insured, and if they do, a mistrial will typically occur.
You may have seen articles and news stories claiming that "runaway jury awards" and "greedy trial lawyers" are causing medical malpractice premiums to skyrocket, thereby driving doctors out of Washington State. Doctors around the state are "demanding" that our two Senators and state legislators enact "caps" on jury verdicts to prevent malpractice relates from rising. THESE CLAIMS ARE FALSE.
A Basic Understanding Of Car Accident Cases
Although insurance companies and many lawyers consider auto accident claims routine, that just isn't true. Every car accident and every individual injured in an auto accident is unique.
Case Study: Allstate Tries To Deny, Delay, And Defend. Part #2
A 21 year-old college student receives neck and back injuries in a T-bone collision caused by the defendant. Her doctors later diagnose her with a permanent low back injury. Her past medical expense exceeds $9,000. The defendant’s auto insurance carrier is Allstate. After a 4-day trial, the jury returns a verdict in favor of Theresa in the amount of $114,558.
Case Study: Allstate Tries To Deny, Delay, And Defend. Part #1
A 21 year-old college student receives neck and back injuries in a T-bone collision caused by the defendant. Her doctors later diagnose her with a permanent low back injury. Her past medical expense exceeds $9,000. The defendant’s auto insurance carrier is Allstate. After a 4-day trial, the jury returns a verdict in favor of Theresa in the amount of $114,558.
Case Study: Nursing Home Injury To Alzheimer’s Resident
89 year-old Alzheimer's patient is dropped on the floor and fractures hip. The nursing care facility did not disclose the fall until after the family took the man to the hospital where x-rays revealed the hip fracture. Last offer before attorney hired was 0. Settlement after hiring an attorney $250,000.
Ride With A Drunk Driver And You May Be Legally Responsible For Your Own Injuries Or Death
A case decided last October by the Washington Court of Appeals affirmed a jury's decision to hold a passenger 35% responsible for her own injuries after accepting a ride from a driver she knew to have consumed alcohol earlier in the evening.
Washington State Insurance Commissioner Stands Up To Insurance Industry
Washington State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is standing up to the insurance industry when it comes to defending his decision to vote "Yes" on Referendum 67. Insurance companies have pumped in nearly $10 Million to defeat the pro-consumer measure up for a vote this November.
Common Insurance Company Arguments - Part #3
This is the final in a three-part series on excuses used by insurance companies to avoid paying a fair and reasonable settlement. If you have been injured in a car accident insurance companies may try to defeat or diminish the value of your claim using some of these common arguments.
Common Insurance Company Arguments - Part #1
This is the first of a three-part series on excuses used by insurance companies to avoid paying a fair and reasonable settlement. If you have been injured in a car accident insurance companies may try to defeat or diminish the value of your claim using some of these common arguments.
Common Insurance Company Arguments - Part #2
This is the second in a three-part series on excuses used by insurance companies to avoid paying a fair and reasonable settlement. If you have been injured in a car accident insurance companies may try to defeat or diminish the value of your claim using some of these common arguments.
Michelle Tribble's Insurance Nightmare
Recently my client Michelle Tribble was featured on CNN's cable show Anderson Cooper 360. The story addressed how insurance companies take advantage of legitimate accident victims by intentionally undercutting settlement offers and essentially forcing innocent victims to file expensive and time-consuming lawsuits just to recover their medical bills.
How The Insurance Industry Shortchanges Accident Victims To Earn Billions More In Profits
Allstate found that by intentionally undercutting the value of the claim by 20, 30 or even 50%, Allstate could earn much more in profits. This is because most accident victims will not take Allstate to task by hiring an attorney and filing a lawsuit. Most of these victims will reluctantly accept Allstate's lowball offer.
Case Study: Drunk Driver Causes A Hit And Run Injury Accident
In August 2000, Diane Farmer suffered serious injuries when she was hit by another motorist who ran a stop sign and hit her head on. The other driver immediately backed his vehicle up and took off, fleeing the scene. After a police chase, the driver was pulled over and was asked to perform field sobriety tests, which he ultimately failed. Diane still suffers today.
Case Study: Once Again Allstate Tries To Avoid Paying A Legitimate Claim
A careless driver causes a serious accident. The driver was insured by Allstate Insurance Company. Allstate's lawyer denied that the their insured was responsible for causing the collision. A jury disagreed.
Case Study: Insurance Company Tries To Minimize Injuries To Avoid Paying Damages
On May 6, 2002, thirty-two year-old Sarah Brown was rear-ended on Interstate 405 near the Renton S-curves. The other driver was insured by Farmers Insurance Company. Ms. Brown received injuries to her neck and back. Her medical expenses were $18,205, including $10,500 in chiropractic charges. The last offer from Farmers was $50,000. After a 3-day trial, a jury awarded $500,000.
Why The Insurance Industry Wants To Defeat Referendum 67
Why would the insurance industry spend $7.7 Million to defeat a measure that could conceivably give them an excuse to raise premiums and make even more money off of Washington State citizens? I smell a rat.
Follow The Money Behind Reject Referendum 67
People buy insurance, pay their premiums, and expect that insurance companies honor their commitment to policyholders. Referendum 67 simply requires the insurance industry to pay legitimate claims in a fair, reasonable, and timely manner.
How To Choose The Right Attorney For Your Accident Case
If you’ve ever browsed through the “yellow pages” of your local phone book, you’ll often find numerous advertisements (some times dozens of pages) for personal injury attorneys. Finding a good personal injury attorney can be challenging, but not impossible. Here are some guidelines, which if followed, should make your search easier and also relieve some anxiety.
Tough Questions Insurance Adjustors Don't Like
I have found that most insurance adjustors are highly trained adversaries, although most people would never think this, at least not in the beginning of the claims process. Here are some questions that often will make the insurance company squirm.
Buyer Beware: What You Need To Know About Lawyer Advertising
You need to know a few things about lawyer advertising. For example, if you look through the yellow pages you'll see that the ads placed by attorneys all say essentially the same thing. Very few of them actually give good useful information to make it easier for you to choose a good lawyer for your case.
How To Determine The Value Of A Personal Injury Case
There is no magic formula or process by which someone can predict with certainty the amount of money that a personal injury case may be worth. If there were, then society wouldn’t have a need for insurance adjustors, personal injury lawyers, etc. One could simply apply the “formula” to come up with the value of a case. This report will give you some idea of the factors involved in determining the value of a case.