The Pros and Cons of Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Washington State
Deciding whether to file a lawsuit is a very personal and important decision and depends on many factors that are unique to each case.
In typical personal injury cases, there is an initial investigative phase, during which evidence is gathered, such as police records, witness accounts, insurance information, and...
Who Is Responsible for Accidents Caused by Dangerous Road Conditions in Washington State?
Seems like we’re pretty quick to blame human error for collisions on our roads. Unless we happen to be the driver.
Why wasn’t there a sign warning of the sharp turn ahead?
Why are there so many crashes at this busy intersection -- shouldn't there have...
Stritmatter Law Files Fraud Case Against Seattle University College of Nursing
Seattle, WA – Today, Stritmatter Law filed a lawsuit against the Seattle University College of Nursing for advertising, enrolling students, and accepting tuition for a master’s degree the school was neither accredited nor licensed to offer. We filed this lawsuit in King County Superior Court, along with attorney
The 32nd Annual Judge Charles V. Johnson Youth & Law Forum
This article originally appeared on the Token Majority on October 26th.
By Melanie Nguyen
Last Saturday, Stritmatter attorneys Fred Rabb, Furhad Sultani, and I (Melanie Nguyen) attended the 2022
$44.7 Million Verdict in Pierce County
This afternoon we had the honor and pleasure of receiving the verdict in our month-long SUV-vs-motorcycle case in Pierce County -- $44.7 million in total damages, reduced for just 5% comparative fault!
This is an amazing verdict in many ways:
First, our client’s injuries. He was...
16-Year-Old Teenager Sues Bellevue Cheer Coach Molester
Unwilling to passively be a victim, a teenager has filed a lawsuit against the Bellevue cheer coach who she claims sexually abused her.
The suit alleges that 50-year-old Brian Antich, who owned and operated Action Athletics, Inc., began to target the teen from the age of 14. And that...
In Memory of Jan Eric Peterson
We have all lost a champion of justice in the passing of Jan Peterson. Jan was a great trial lawyer who used his trial skills for the benefit of the injured in Washington. He was a leader in our profession, serving as the president of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, the...
Car Collisions Caused by Dangerous Roadside and Shoulder Conditions
If you have been injured in a car accident that involved hitting a utility pole or other object along the side of a road, or experienced a loss of control due to a steep slope along the side of a road, you might have a claim...
Auto Insurance Tip: Maximize your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Underinsured Motorist (UIM) Benefits
By: Lisa Benedetti
As personal injury attorneys, we see far too often people who have been seriously injured in car accidents who will never be fully compensated for their damages. Why? Because there is not enough insurance.
According to a recent study by the Insurance...
Stritmatter Law’s Hawaiian Attorney Retreat
We traveled to the beautiful island of Maui for our firm retreat this year. Maui is a verdant tropical paradise and we were fortunate enough to meet at an amazing hillside villa in Lahaina. We met in the open air each day with a stunning view of the Pacific Ocean as our...