Recent Blog Posts
Emerald Law Group Secures $1.15 Million Settlement for Family of Murdered Woman
Emerald Law Group is proud to announce a $1.15 million settlement on behalf of the estate and children of Destinie Gates-Jackson, a young Seattle mother of two who was tragically murdered in 2020 by her former boyfriend while he was on parole for a prior assault against her. Background of the Case At the… Read More »
Were You Rear-Ended in Seattle? What to Do Next (and How an Injury Attorney Near You Can Help)
Rear-end collisions are among the most common car accidents in Seattle, especially in high-traffic areas like I-5, SR 520, and downtown. Even low-speed crashes can leave you with painful injuries, mounting medical bills, and a frustrating battle with insurance companies. Rear-End Collisions Can Cause Serious Injuries Many people underestimate the impact of a rear-end… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About Car Accidents in Seattle
What should I do after a car accident in Seattle? After a crash in Seattle, your top priorities should be safety, medical care, and documentation. Call 911 to report the accident, seek medical attention, and exchange insurance details with the other driver. If possible, take photos of the scene and get witness information. Then… Read More »
Food Poisoning Issues at King County Schools
During the 2022-23 school year, mostly due to pandemic relief programs, 95 percent of King County public school students qualified for free school lunches. Economically, this high number was very good for families. Too many times, school lunches, even at heavily-subsidized prices, simply aren’t in a family’s budget. This high number was bad news… Read More »
Breaking Down a Nursing Home Abuse Claim
Nursing home abuse, unlike nursing home neglect, is an intentional tort. Usually, the result, a personal injury, is unintentional. The conduct was intentional, which in this context basically means non-accidental. A personal injury is just the beginning of the damages in these cases. Usually, the tortfeasor (wrongful actor) as a caregiver, nursing home employee,… Read More »
Liability Theories in Car Crash Cases
Every year, car crashes seriously injure millions of Americans. The medical bills in these cases, by themselves, average over $40,000 each. This figure does not include other economic losses, such as lost earning capacity, and noneconomic damages, such as pain and suffering. Usually, these incidents aren’t “accidents,” especially if multiple vehicles were involved. These… Read More »
Defective Products and Swimming Pool Drownings
A swimming pool’s drain might be the most important component of a backyard or public swimming pool. A well-working drain makes a pool much healthier and safer. The drain helps ensure a continuous flow of clean water. It removes chlorine and other harsh chemicals and also prevents bacteria from growing. By the same token,… Read More »
Legal Responsibility in Child Sex Abuse Cases
Sex abuse causes physical and emotional injuries. This conduct causes permanent genital injuries in over 90 percent of sex abuse cases. Other physical injuries include secondary injuries, such as eating disorders. Sex abuse usually warps a victim’s sense of body image. The emotional injuries include Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The symptoms of PTSD, such… Read More »
Insurance Company Defenses in Bicycle Accident Cases
Most bicycle accident defenses contest two basic issues: damages or liability. Damages basically means the amount of compensation the victim is entitled to. Insurance company lawyers often claim that the victim’s injuries were exaggerated, especially if the victim doesn’t immediately seek medical treatment. But in this post, we’ll focus on liability defenses. Damages are… Read More »
Proving Foreseeability in a Premises Liability Claim
There’s a lot of Legalese in that title, so let’s break it down. “Proving” means establishing a fact by a preponderance of the evidence (more likely than not). Victims don’t need to conclusively prove anything in civil court. “Foreseeability” of injury is the possibility of injury. An explosion aboard a spaceship bound for the… Read More »