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The Advocates 9 min read For more than 35 years, The Advocates have stood beside injury victims across Washington, Oregon, and California; recovering more than $500 million on our clients’ behalf. We believe in honest, open communication, personalized support, and building every case ready to go to trial to pursue the best possible outcome. Legally...
Losing someone unexpectedly changes everything. And sometimes what should be a time to process that loss often turns into something else: questions, legal uncertainty, and pressure from insurance companies trying to limit their responsibility. If a death is linked to another party’s conduct, the issue moves beyond the loss itself. The key questions become whether...
The Advocates 7 min read For more than 35 years, The Advocates have stood beside injury victims across Washington, Oregon, and California; recovering more than $500 million on our clients’ behalf. We believe in honest, open communication, personalized support, and building every case ready to go to trial to pursue the best possible outcome. ...
The Advocates 11 min read For more than 35 years, The Advocates have stood beside injury victims across Washington, Oregon, and California; recovering more than $500 million on our clients’ behalf. We believe in honest, open communication, personalized support, and building every case ready to go to trial to pursue the best possible outcome. Legally...
When people picture a deadly crash, they usually imagine the impact itself: two vehicles colliding, twisted metal, shattered glass. But in reality, many traffic deaths don’t happen at the moment of impact. They happen after—in the minutes that follow, before professional help arrives. Decades of trauma research point to the same conclusion: a significant share...
After publishing our recent guide on everyday mistakes that can quietly destroy your accident settlement in Washington or Oregon, one theme kept coming up: Most people don’t realize how the smallest decisions after a crash can cost them thousands. And nowhere is that more true than on social media. Social media is the new surveillance...
Slip and fall accidents are among the most common causes of personal injuries in Washington. They can happen anywhere: from grocery store aisles and apartment complexes to office buildings and snowy parking lots. While some incidents are unavoidable, many can be prevented through awareness and proper maintenance. Reducing slip and fall accidents is about responsibility...
After an accident, it may seem clear who caused it. But other times, insurance companies will try to make you look guilty, no matter what really happened. When they refuse to accept responsibility or claim that you share part (or all) of the blame, the situation becomes a disputed liability case. In simple terms, disputed...
Understanding the Real Impact of Dog Bites in the U.S. For many pet owners, the idea of a dog bite may seem like a minor household mishap—something easily brushed off when dealing with a familiar family pet. However, the nationwide numbers tell a very different story, revealing just how serious and costly dog attacks can...