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ALFORD PLEA:

An Alford plea allows a defendant in a criminal case to enter a plea that asserts the defendant's innocence but acknowledges that there is sufficient evident for the court to find the defendant guilty. Upon entering an Alford plea, the defendant can be sentenced as if he/she was found guilty of a crime. The Alford plea is the equivalent of entering a guilty plea and it originated in the United States Supreme court case, North Carolina v. Alford.

The Farber Law Group represents people with serious personal injuries and the families of those killed due to motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, bicycle accidents, car accidents, motorcycle accidents and pedestrian accidents. We also represent the victims of drunken driving.

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ROAD RAGE:

an assault with a motor vehicle or another weapon by an driver or passenger or one motor vehicle against the driver or passengers for another vehicle because of an incident that occurred while driving.

The Farber Law Group represents people with serious personal injuries and the families of those killed due to motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, bicycle accidents, car accidents, motorcycle accidents and pedestrian accidents. We also represent the victims of drunken driving.

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AGGRESSIVE DRIVING:

a driver commits two or more moving violations which are likely to endanger other persons OR, a driver commits a single moving violation that requires another driver to perform a defensive maneuver.

Aggressive driving can include:

• Tailgating -- following another vehicle too closely
• Speeding
• Honking the horn when not necessary
• Flashing head lights at other motorists to annoy them or to make them move over or get out of ones way
• Braking suddenly to annoy the following driver
• Passing traffic and then slowing down to annoy other drivers
• Speeding to beat a red light

The Farber Law Group represents people with serious personal injuries and the families of those killed due to motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, bicycle accidents, car accidents, motorcycle accidents and pedestrian accidents. We also represent the victims of drunken driving.

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In Washington State, vehicular homicide is considered a Class A Felony. Washington State vehicle code, RCW 46.61.520, provides the penalty for vehicular homicide

Vehicular homicide can be charged if a person dies of their injuries within three years of an accident caused by a driver who was:

• Driving under the influence of liquor or any drug or combination thereof. In Washington State, a blood alcohol content (BAC) over 0.08% is considered over the legal limit.

• Driving in a reckless manner.

• Driving with disregard to safety of others.

Vehicular homicide can be charged in car accidents, boating accidents, trucking accidents and motorcycle accidents.

The penalties for vehicular homicide can include the following:

• Revocation of a person's driver's license -- the driving privilege may be withheld until a person has completed an approved alcohol or drug treatment program.
• Jail time
• Electronic home monitoring
• Fines.

Wrongful Death

The family of a victim of vehicular homicide may also bring a civil suit against the driver for wrongful death. In a wrongful death suit, the family may recover damages for the negligent or wrongful act that caused their family member's death. Wrongful death suits are usually filed on behalf of the deceased by a surviving spouse, parent or child.

The Farber Law Group is a Washington legal firm experienced and knowledgeable in handling wrongful death claims. With the help of The Farber Law Group, you may be able to recover damages for the loss of your loved one.

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RESTITUTION:

Compensation to a victim who has lost money or property because of a crime. The offender may be required to pay a victim an amount of money up to twice the victim’s losses.

The Farber Law Group represents people with serious personal injuries and wrongful death claims. Our practices areas include: wrongful death; serious personal injuries; motor vehicle accidents; malpractice; nursing home neglect and abuse; burn injuries; traumatic brain injury; spinal cord injury; dangerous products; slip, trip and fall; foodborne illness; construction accidents. Contact us today for a free case consultation.

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VEHICULAR HOMICIDE:

Driving in a reckless manner, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or without regard to the safety of others which results in the death – within three years of the incident – of another person.

Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog is a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, train accidents, boating and watercraft accidents, airplane accidents, pedestrian accidents, trucking accidents and accidents involving drunken drivers. Serious injuries may include traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury, broken bones, whiplash, severe cuts and burns, or the loss of the use of a body part.

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VEHICULAR ASSAULT:

Driving in a reckless manner, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or without regard to the safety of others and causing substantial bodily harm.

The Farber Law Group represents people with serious personal injuries and wrongful death claims. Our practices areas include: wrongful death; serious personal injuries; motor vehicle accidents; malpractice; nursing home neglect and abuse; burn injuries; traumatic brain injury; spinal cord injury; dangerous products; slip, trip and fall; foodborne illness; construction accidents. Contact us today for a free case consultation.

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WITNESS:

A witness is a person who has firsthand knowledge of the facts of a case and can testify under oath at a trial, hearing or deposition. A witness can also be a person who verifies and observes the execution of a legal document such as a will.

Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog is a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, train accidents, boating and watercraft accidents, airplane accidents, pedestrian accidents, trucking accidents and accidents involving drunken drivers. Serious injuries may include traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury, broken bones, whiplash, severe cuts and burns, or the loss of the use of a body part.

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WASHINGTON ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (WAC):

Washington State administrative codes are used by state agencies to carry out laws passed by the Washington State Legislature for the purpose of hearing claims and appeals over which agencies have jurisdiction.

Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog is a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, train accidents, boating and watercraft accidents, airplane accidents, pedestrian accidents, trucking accidents and accidents involving drunken drivers. Serious injuries may include traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury, broken bones, whiplash, severe cuts and burns, or the loss of the use of a body part.

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WAIVER:

A Waiver is the voluntary surrender of a known right. Many times a waiver is in writing and can be used to release a negligent activity. The person who signs the waive must understand and have full knowledge of the right being waived.

Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog is a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, train accidents, boating and watercraft accidents, airplane accidents, pedestrian accidents, trucking accidents and accidents involving drunken drivers. Serious injuries may include traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury, broken bones, whiplash, severe cuts and burns, or the loss of the use of a body part.

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VOIR DIRE:

Voir Dire is part of the jury selection process. It is an oath administered to the potential juror where he or she swears to speak the truth. Voir Dire is also the examination of the potential juror to determine if a juror is prejudiced, biased or cannot not fairly ascertain the facts of the case. Some reasons that a potential juror may be excused include being an acquaintance of a party in the case, witness or attorney or being in an occupation which might lead to a bias.

Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog is a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, train accidents, boating and watercraft accidents, airplane accidents, pedestrian accidents, trucking accidents and accidents involving drunken drivers. Serious injuries may include traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury, broken bones, whiplash, severe cuts and burns, or the loss of the use of a body part.

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VERDICT:

A verdict is the answer or finding the jury provides the judge concerning the questions or matters given to them. The judge can then use the finding to determine a penalty or sentencing.

Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog is a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, train accidents, boating and watercraft accidents, airplane accidents, pedestrian accidents, trucking accidents and accidents involving drunken drivers. Serious injuries may include traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury, broken bones, whiplash, severe cuts and burns, or the loss of the use of a body part.

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VENUE:

The venue is the county where a lawsuit should be filed and tried. In personal injury cases, the lawsuit should be filed where the defendant lives, where the defendant has their principal place of business or where the accident took place.

Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog is a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, train accidents, boating and watercraft accidents, airplane accidents, pedestrian accidents, trucking accidents and accidents involving drunken drivers. Serious injuries may include traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury, broken bones, whiplash, severe cuts and burns, or the loss of the use of a body part.

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TRIER OF FACT:

The person(s) who will make the decision in a trial based on the evidence and decide the outcome of the case.This can be a judge, jury or arbitrator.

Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog is a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, train accidents, boating and watercraft accidents, airplane accidents, pedestrian accidents, trucking accidents and accidents involving drunken drivers. Serious injuries may include traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury, broken bones, whiplash, severe cuts and burns, or the loss of the use of a body part.

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TRIAL:

A trial is when all the parties of a dispute come together and present evidence to a court, usually a jury and a judge, in order to determine a resolution of the dispute.

Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog is a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, train accidents, boating and watercraft accidents, airplane accidents, pedestrian accidents, trucking accidents and accidents involving drunken drivers. Serious injuries may include traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury, broken bones, whiplash, severe cuts and burns, or the loss of the use of a body part.

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TORTFEASOR:

A person who has committed a tort which is a wrongful act. A tort can include breaking a contract or trust that results in another person being injured. The injured person is entitled to be compensated for their injuries.

Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog is a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, train accidents, boating and watercraft accidents, airplane accidents, pedestrian accidents, trucking accidents and accidents involving drunken drivers. Serious injuries may include traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury, broken bones, whiplash, severe cuts and burns, or the loss of the use of a body part.

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TORT:

A wrongful act that results in the injury of another person. A tort can include an injury to a person, damage to property or reputation and it can result from an intentional or negligent act.

Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog is a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, train accidents, boating and watercraft accidents, airplane accidents, pedestrian accidents, trucking accidents and accidents involving drunken drivers. Serious injuries may include traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury, broken bones, whiplash, severe cuts and burns, or the loss of the use of a body part.

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TESTIMONY:

Usually in court, the statement of a witness.

Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog is a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, train accidents, boating and watercraft accidents, airplane accidents, pedestrian accidents, trucking accidents and accidents involving drunken drivers. Serious injuries may include traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury, broken bones, whiplash, severe cuts and burns, or the loss of the use of a body part.

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SUPREME COURT OF WASHINGTON:

In the State of Washington, the highest appellate court. It can accept or reject any appeals from the Court of Appeals. Website is http://www.courts.wa.gov/index.cfm

Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog is a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, train accidents, boating and watercraft accidents, airplane accidents, pedestrian accidents, trucking accidents and accidents involving drunken drivers. Serious injuries may include traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury, broken bones, whiplash, severe cuts and burns, or the loss of the use of a body part.

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SUPERIOR COURT:

Superior Court in Washington State rules on claims involving probate, family law, real estate, criminal felonies and claims exceeding $300.00. Superior Court is the place where most personal injury cases are heart. Superior Court also hears appeals from District Court. Superior Courts were created under Article IV, Section 1 of the Washington State Constitution.

Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog is a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, train accidents, boating and watercraft accidents, airplane accidents, pedestrian accidents, trucking accidents and accidents involving drunken drivers. Serious injuries may include traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury, broken bones, whiplash, severe cuts and burns, or the loss of the use of a body part.

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SUMMONS:

A summons is a legal document that notifies a defendant(s) that a lawsuit has begun and that they have been named a defendant. A defendant must answer the summons, usually within 20 days, or a default judgment may be made against them.

Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog is a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, train accidents,