Jury reaches $3.327 Millon Verdict in Sensational Civil Murder Case
On Friday, March 25, 2022, a Grant County jury entered a verdict on a sensational civil murder case.
Tim McNamara (then 66), a small farm operator in Soap Lake, began a romantic relationship with his niece (then 41) in July 2012. Within five months he had paid off all...
Crossover Collisions: Prevention by Median Barriers
Head-on, crossover car accidents are among the most serious types of collisions because of the severe injuries that often result. According to one study, 30% of cross-median crashes result in serious injuries and fatalities. A Washington State Department of Transportation...
How Dangerous, Hidden Stop Signs can cause Car Crashes
By Ray Kahler and Keith Kessler
GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES’ LEGAL DUTY TO DESIGN AND MAINTAIN SAFE ROADS UNDER WASHINGTON STATE LAWIf you were injured due to a driver running a stop sign, you might have a claim against the governmental entity responsible...
What to Do With Your Medical Bills in a Personal Injury Case
If you are injured and waiting on a settlement, you do not have to put off treatment or pay every medical bill out of pocket. Medical expenses are often covered through a mix of health insurance, auto or property insurance, and deferred payment arrangements that are resolved when your case ends. Understanding...
Preparing for Your Consultation with a Personal Injury Lawyer
By: Andrew Ackley
DOCUMENTS TO BRING TO YOUR FREE PERSONAL INJURY CONSULTATIONThere are no...
In Memory of Justice Fairhurst
All of us in the State of Washington lost Justice Mary Fairhurst this morning. She finally succumbed to a 13 year battle with cancer. She fought valiantly and courageously, extending...
What to Look for When Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney in Washington State
If the case involves serious life-changing or life-ending circumstances, it is important to choose an attorney who is highly experienced, talented, and well respected by their peers and foes.
Stritmatter Law is one of the top-rated personal injury law firms in the State and is nationally known. Our firm’s...
What Is a Wrongful Death Case in Washington State?
A wrongful death case in Washington State is a legal claim brought when someone dies because of another party’s negligent or wrongful act. The claim allows certain surviving family members to seek financial damages for losses caused by that death. Under Washington law, only specific people can file, and the damages available...
Seattle Children’s Lawsuit: What You Need to Know
Our lawyers are still representing 18 families involved in the lawsuit against Seattle Children’s Hospital regarding instances of Aspergillus mold contamination going back as early as 2000. The purpose of the Seattle Children’s lawsuit is to bring justice to the families whose children have sickened or died...
What is Subrogation and How Does it Impact my Personal Injury Claim?
Subrogation is the legal doctrine that says: if you receive money from a personal injury claim, whoever paid your medical bills may be entitled to repayment for the bills it paid, out of the money to receive.