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...
$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...
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...
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...
Reflections on the Fourth of July
Today is the Fourth of July — a day of celebration and remembrance.
We celebrate our independence. We celebrate liberty and self-determination. We celebrate the importance we place in certain fundamental rights, like freedom from tyranny — from unreasonable conduct by the government against its people.
Supreme Court Expands Liability of Landowners for Reasonably Foreseeable Unsafe Conditions
Today, the Washington Supreme Court expanded the liability of landowners for unsafe conditions on their premises.
The general rule in Washington has been that, with respect to invitees (e.g. customers of a business), a landowner has a duty to discover a dangerous condition where there...
Washington Legislature Passes Bill to Create a Use-of-Force Database
By Lisa Benedetti
Washington Appeals Court Rejects Overly Lenient Discipline of SPD Officer for Excessive Force
By Lisa Benedetti
Today, the Washington State Court of Appeals
Supreme Court Upholds Verdict Finding Police Negligent in Execution of Arrest Warrant
By Lisa Benedetti
Today, the Washington State Supreme Court reaffirmed that police can be held liable for the negligent performance of their duties...
Seattle Children’s Links Mold to Infections and Deaths as Early as 2001
By Lisa Benedetti
In a press conference on Monday, Seattle Children’s Hospital announced that it has now connected cases of Aspergillus infection going back as far as 2001, which they originally believed to be isolated incidents,...