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What happens if you get hurt in a hit-and-run crash?

Every personal injury case is different; this is an example of a recent hit-and-run crash handled by Coluccio Law. If you have questions about a specific incident, we recommend you talk to a lawyer.  A little over one year ago, Bette was horribly injured in a hit-and-run crash on a Puget Sound island. In the weeks after the crash, as her medical bills piled up, a relative of Bette’s contacted Coluccio Law for a free consultation. Bette chose us to represent her, and we are proud to say that we recently successfully wrapped up her case. Here’s what happened to Bette—and what we can learn about hit-and-run crashes from it. An example of a hit-and-run crash It was very early on

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Is the Washington State minimum car insurance enough?

The current Washington State minimum car insurance policy drivers are allowed to carry only provides $25,000 in liability coverage.   Most states require car owners to pay for some amount of car insurance. While it varies depending on where you live and how much you drive, the average driver in the U.S. is involved in 4 – 5 crashes in their lifetime. One way to think of car insurance is that you are paying ahead to cover the costs and expenses associated with a car accident or crash. The Washington State minimum car insurance policy The minimum car insurance policy is usually the least expensive option. In Washington State, the average minimum insurance policy costs less than $600 per year,

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Using your PIP insurance after a crash: 5 things you need to know

What Is Personal Injury Protection (PIP)? In the aftermath of a car accident, navigating medical expenses, lost wages, and other financial burdens can be overwhelming. Personal injury protection (PIP) coverage, available in 12 states and Puerto Rico, can alleviate these concerns by covering these costs, ensuring your well-being is prioritized. PIP can also cover funeral expenses and replacement services, providing comprehensive support during a challenging time. Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is a type of car insurance that pays for medical bills, wage loss, and other costs after a car crash. Some policies refer to this benefit as medpay. This coverage is mandatory in Oregon insurance policies, but not in Washington: check your Policy Declarations page to see if PIP is

How to open an insurance claim after a truck crash

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What happens when there’s not enough car insurance to pay medical bills?

Some of the saddest cases we see are those in which there is just not enough car insurance to pay medical bills and adequately compensate someone who’s been seriously hurt in a crash. Recently, Coluccio Law represented a young man who was riding in his co-worker’s car when the vehicle flipped. His arm was trapped under the side of the car, and he sustained serious injuries to his arm that nearly resulted in amputation. We were able to assist him in a personal injury claim resulting in the payment of full insurance policy limits. But, in this case—like others we have seen—there just wasn’t enough insurance to cover his medical, and damages and losses. Washington State only requires minimum liability

Motor carrier insurance limits may cause more harm and pain

Last week, in Colorado, a semi-truck crashed into 28 cars and trucks along Interstate 70 killing four people and leaving several others injured. The crashed was caused by a speeding truck driver, traveling at 85 mph when his brakes failed.  Families will be affected forever.  Dashcam video shows semi truck speeding before fiery Colorado crash that killed 4 I have seen a lot of fatal truck crashes, and they are always devastating. I know that not only are the families grieving but that soon they will have to figure out what comes next. We know that no amount of money will bring back those killed, or undo the life-changing injuries. The only tool we have in the U.S. civil

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