Washington’s definition of wrongful death is a loss of life caused by a wrongful act, neglect or default of another person. When someone suffers the loss of a family member due to wrongful death, the surviving loved one has the right to seek financial compensation with a wrongful death claim in Washington. Winning this…
A wrongful death claim is a type of civil lawsuit that may be available to surviving loved ones after the unexpected loss of a family member in a preventable accident. Specific laws and statutes apply to wrongful death cases in Washington State. One of the most important is the statute of limitations, which gives…
If you get into a car accident in Vancouver that totals your vehicle – meaning the cost of repairs exceeds the total value of the car – the claims process will be different depending on whether you own or lease the vehicle. If you total a leased car, you will need to work with…
Motorcycling in the Pacific Northwest should not end in disaster. Unfortunately, motor vehicle drivers do not always fulfill their duty to drive safely. Careless and reckless drivers can cause deadly motorcycle collisions, as can motorcycle defects and dangerous road conditions. If you were in a motorcycle accident, reach out to a Vancouver motorcycle accident…
A fall injury can have a serious impact on the victim’s life. A victim may suffer a hip fracture, for example, that requires long-term bed rest and makes it impossible to work. If you fell on a public sidewalk or street in Washington due to an uneven surface or other defects, you may have…
Every year, children are seriously injured, permanently maimed and even killed due to violent dog attacks. Statistics show that pediatric patients represent the highest number of emergency room visits due to dog-bite injuries annually. Children can suffer detrimental physical and emotional consequences from these traumatic attacks. Preventing a dog bite injury is always better…
Spending time at a public pool in Washington should not put you or your child at risk of serious injuries due to a slip and fall accident. The authorities in charge of public pool use, maintenance and control have a legal responsibility to ensure the safety of their visitors. If you were injured in…
Motorcyclists in the state of Washington may wonder about their right to lane-split, or ride on the line between two lanes of traffic rather than within a single lane. While states such as California have recently legalized lane-splitting, this practice remains illegal in Washington. If you get into a motorcycle accident in Vancouver involving…
Car accidents are chaotic and often traumatic experiences for those involved. It is common for victims to experience spikes in adrenaline that can hide or mask the symptoms of an injury. It may take hours, days or even weeks for a victim to realize that he or she was injured in a crash. There…
Motorcycle accidents in the Pacific Northwest send thousands of victims to the hospital with serious injuries each year. As a motorcyclist, you should always be on the lookout for potential crash risks and prepared to take evasive action to avoid dangerous situations. Recognizing the most common types of motorcycle accidents and how to avoid…