Matthew D. Dubin Law Blog

Clients often ask me what their case is worth. My usual response,
especially early in the case, is that it's impossible to predict. The
value of any personal injury claim depends upon many factors. Some of
these factors are relatively straightforward: What is the nature of the
injuries? How long will it take for them to resolve? How much treatment
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Many of my clients have personal injury protection (PIP) coverage
through their auto insurance. This coverage acts like health insurance
without the same restrictions (no co-pays or deductibles, no referrals
required, no networks to worry about). If you are injured in an auto
accident and you have PIP coverage, you can see any health care provider
you want and the insurance has to pay as long as the... Read More

Washington law requires all drivers to carry liability insurance. This
coverage will protect you from liability by compensating the victims of
an accident you cause. But what if the victim is you? What if you are
injured and you didn’t cause the accident? What if another driver caused
the accident? And what if that driver is uninsured, as around 20% of
Washington drivers are?

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As a pedestrian, just because you have a "walk" light or a painted
crosswalk doesn't mean it's safe to cross the street. If you step in
front of a moving vehicle, even if that vehicle has a red light, you
will carry a share of the blame for your injury. Please, be careful!
Look both ways and make sure it is safe. "Right of way" is a legal
concept and it won't save you from serious... Read More

A few years ago my Father-in-law was seriously injured in an auto
collision. He was immediately taken to the hospital for surgery. The
next day, while he was recovering from surgery in his hospital bed and
loaded with pain medication, he got a phone call from the insurance
company wanting a statement. This is all too common, and many people
don't realize that they can refuse to give a statement until... Read More