Child window falls at apartment buildings
The danger of young children falling from upper-story apartment windows has been recognized for decades. The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 25 children age 10 and younger die each year as a result of falls from windows. The King County Department of Public Health estimates that nationwide, almost 5,000 children are...
Washington State Insurance Commissioner Adopts Stronger Minimum Insurance Standards
On August 18, 2026, the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner formally adopted changes to Washington State’s insurance regulations, raising and strengthening the minimum standards that insurers must comply with during any claim investigation.
Washington Law Seeks to Protect Insureds From Unfair and Deceptive Insurance Practices
Nine Questions to Ask When Picking a Nursing Home for a Loved One
Choosing a nursing home, assisted living facility, or memory care facility for a loved one is one of the most important decisions a family will ever make. Marketing brochures often promise safety, attentive care, and individualized treatment. But our experience suing nursing homes highlights a concerning reality: What a facility promises and...
Fire Danger of Power Banks
Stritmatter Law recently filed another lawsuit against Amazon over a lithium-ion power bank fire. All such cases involve serious burn injuries.
Americans buy millions of portable power banks and portable power stations every year. These devices offer convenient reassurance that you will not run out of power on...