Category Archives: Catastrophic Injury
What Constitutes A Catastrophic Injury?
Personal injuries can sometimes be minor and heal with the right treatment. However, some injuries can completely change your life, resulting in a catastrophic injury, which can affect your future and the future of your loved ones. A catastrophic injury is a severe injury that can cause lasting or long-term physical, psychological, or financial… Read More »
Wrongful Death – SOL – Discovery Rule
Division One of the Washington State Court of Appeals ruled on March 13, 2017, that the statute of limitations on a wrongful death case did not begin to run until the date the killer of a 12-year-old boy was convicted of murder. Alajawan Brown was killed April 29, 2010, when he was mistaken for… Read More »
Distracted Driving
Deaths from distracted driving have been on the rise nationwide and in Washington state. In the U.S., distracted driving caused 3,477 traffic deaths in 2015, a 9 percent increase from the year before, and “a deadly epidemic,” according to the National Safety Council (NSC). In Washington. distracted-driving deaths jumped from 130 in 2014 to… Read More »
Catastrophic Injuries – Seeking Compensation for Severe Injuries
Too often victims of negligence – be it due to car wrecks or slip and falls – are viewed by the public as whiners or malingerers looking for a fast and quick payday. Most people that we represent admit to having that opinion until their lives are changed by someone else’s negligence, particularly when… Read More »