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...
Police Shooting Lawsuit Filed Against the City of Auburn in Wrongful Death of Enosa Strickland Jr.
The lawsuit is based on the events of May 20, 2019 involving Auburn Officers Kenneth...
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...