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How Long to a Resolve Vehicle Claim? (Video Post)

Today I’d like to talk about vehicle accidents and injury claims and some of the most common questions that I get.
Well, insurance companies around the area, around Spokane tend to be pretty quick about getting people on the phone. The first thing they are going to ask for is a recorded statement.
The best option is to get a police report. If you get a police report, you can send it to the insurance company and say, “Hey, the accident did happen. Here is proof of that.” It was your insured who hit me, please send somebody out to inspect the vehicle and get this process going.
It’s very important that you have Uninsured Motorists Coverage. If you don’t have those coverages in Spokane, I think it’s estimated that about 30 to 40 percent of the drivers out there have no, they don’t have either of those coverages. They are uninsured, or they don’t have enough liability coverage to protect you. So,it may be an accident where you’re not at fault at all, and they still are coming for you to. You’re still going to be left to pay your own damages even though you had nothing to do with the accident.

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Supplemental Proceedings in Spokane Washington Courts

Supplemental proceedings in Spokane Washington occur when a creditor obtains a judgment against a debtor, but cannot collect on the judgment because they do not know where the debtor has his/her assets (if any). They can elect to bring a supplemental proceeding.
The creditor often lacks information regarding employment, vehicles, savings, checking account information, etc. Therefore, they file and serve the supplemental proceeding on the pertinent court (Spokane County Superior or Spokane District court).
Typically, the creditor obtains a default judgment against the debtor. However, the creditor must have an enforceable judgment in order to bring this type of hearing. Once the creditor obtains a judgment, he/she may serve upon the debtor a notice to appear in court.

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How to Open a Business in Spokane Washington

Opening a business in Spokane, Washington takes a little more than simply getting a business license and “going for it.” The Washington Corporation’s Act may (and likely will) apply to all businesses operating within the state. Not all regulations apply to all businesses but there are many requirements that are simply standard for most.
We have outlined most of the requirements in a comprehensive list below, but it is important that you research your industry to ensure you have met all the requirements and you are in full compliance. Some of the items below are not necessarily a regulation, but they are a good business practice (i.e. getting a business plan).
The Washington Corporation’s Act may (and likely will) apply to all businesses operating within the state. Not all regulations apply to all businesses but there are many requirements that are simply standard for most.
We have outlined most of the requirements in a comprehensive list below, but it is important that you research your industry to ensure you have met all the requirements and you are in full compliance. Some of the items below are not necessarily a regulation, but they are a good business practice (i.e. getting a business plan).

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