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What To Know About Your Legal Rights If Your Child Is Injured At School
When your child goes to school, you expect they will be safe from harm and properly supervised at all times. After all, schools are meant to be safe places for kids to learn and play. Administrators and teachers have responsibilities not only to educate, but to keep kids safe and happy. Unfortunately, we know… Read More »
Understanding A Pedestrian’s Rights After A Bicycle Collision
In the Seattle area, thousands of people enjoy walking or bicycling every day, whether they are out for fun, getting to work, or running errands. Bicyclists and walkers alike take justifiable pride in these eco-friendly modes of travel. However, most don’t realize there are safety risks involved, and accidents between bikers and walkers can… Read More »
What To Do After Suffering A Dog Bite In Washington
Dogs are a best friend to many across the Seattle area, but they aren’t always so friendly to strangers. Dogs can bite for any number of reasons – perhaps they feel provoked, threatened, or are trying to protect a person or property. When dogs do attack, people can be injured and those injuries can… Read More »
Understanding Your Legal Rights After Injury Due To Reckless Driving
Reckless driving is one of the leading factors in serious traffic accidents and fatalities in Washington State and across the country. Statistics indicate that reckless driving trends have only increased since the start of the pandemic in 2020, with Washington seeing a 10% increase in traffic fatalities in 2021 from the year before. Speeding,… Read More »
When Is An Insurance Company Liable For Noneconomic Damages Following A Car Accident?
In personal injury lawsuits, a plaintiff may seek both economic and noneconomic damages. Economic damages refer to quantifiable or “out of pocket” losses arising from a negligent act. For example, if you are injured in a car accident, your economic damages would include your medical bills and any lost wages due to time missed… Read More »
Is King County Responsible For A Dangerous Condition On The Green River Trail?
Under Washington law, local governments can generally be sued and held liable for injuries that occur on their property the same as any private landowner. For example, if you are injured in a slip and fall accident inside of a King County office building, you could sue the county and seek monetary damages for… Read More »
Who Can Bring A Wrongful Death Lawsuit In Washington?
A person who is injured due to someone else’s negligence normally has the right to file a personal injury lawsuit and seek monetary damages. Of course, if the victim is killed due to negligence, they are no longer able to take any sort of legal action. At that point Washington law recognizes a special… Read More »
Understanding The Role Of Distracted Driving In Car Accidents
Car accidents are often the result of negligence–i.e., a driver violating their duty to operate their vehicle in a safe and legal manner. If someone is injured in a car accident caused by negligence, they have the right to sue and hold the reckless driver legally accountable. This is true even in cases where… Read More »
What To Know About Common Injuries Related To Car Accidents And Your Legal Options
Thousands of car accidents happen in the Seattle area each year. When they do, serious injuries can occur. When you or someone you love are injured in a car accident that was not your fault, you have a right to know what happened, why, and how to recover in a lawsuit. The Seattle car… Read More »
What To Know About Common Causes Of Car Crashes And Your Legal Rights
Car accidents are an all-too-common occurrence in the Seattle, Washington area. Sadly, statistics show an increase in accidents since the COVID-19 pandemic began, with 2021 being the deadliest year on record in Seattle since 2006. 2021 saw 540 fatal car crashes and another 2,411 serious auto accidents causing injury. Tragically, 118 of the fatal… Read More »