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UW Student Settles Police Brutality Case Against City of Seattle
The Seattle police were in the news again recently after a victim of police brutality settled his claim for $100,000. The FBI is now investigating the situation in which the student was beaten and thrown to the ground where he suffered a broken nose and fractured cheekbones. The pictures in the article show the… Read More »
Washington Legislature Closer to Raising Limits of Mandatory Arbitration
The House in our state’s legislature passed legislation to increase the limits for mandatory arbitration to $75,000. Mandatory arbitration is a process where cases can be moved into arbitration rather than trial for cases that fall below a certain amount in terms of the compensation a plaintiff is seeking. The current limit for monetary… Read More »
Construction Accident Leads to Worker’s Death in West Seattle
The Times reported a few days ago that a construction worker died when a trench collapsed and buried him beneath six feet of dirt. Most accidents like this are investigated by the Department of Labor & Industries to determine if any of the contractors or sub-contractors on the site violated safety regulations. In Washington,… Read More »
Settling Injuries to Children in Washington – Minor Settlements
Washington law seeks to protect the interests of children who are injured and whose parents or guardians seek compensation on the child’s behalf. Any settlement reached for injuries suffered by a child must be approved by the court, even if no lawsuit is initiated. If a minor is injured in a car accident and… Read More »
Seattle Maritime Accidents – Washington Ferry Injuries
Seattle Maritime Injury Attorneys and Jones Act Lawyers Washington Ferry Injuries If you are employed and working on a seagoing vessel, such as a fishing vessel or a processor, you are working in an extremely dangerous environment. Each day you face the risk of serious injury or death. In addition to the dangerous conditions… Read More »
Washington Insurance Claims – How can a personal injury attorney help you?
When you are in a car accident in Washington or the Seattle area, you will undoubtedly deal with an insurance company in some form. All Washington drivers are required to carry at least $25,000 in liability insurance. This is the type of insurance that kicks in when someone rear-ends you or causes an accident… Read More »