Recent Blog Posts
Who Can Bring A Wrongful Death Lawsuit In Washington?
A person who is injured due to someone else’s negligence normally has the right to file a personal injury lawsuit and seek monetary damages. Of course, if the victim is killed due to negligence, they are no longer able to take any sort of legal action. At that point Washington law recognizes a special… Read More »
Understanding The Role Of Distracted Driving In Car Accidents
Car accidents are often the result of negligence–i.e., a driver violating their duty to operate their vehicle in a safe and legal manner. If someone is injured in a car accident caused by negligence, they have the right to sue and hold the reckless driver legally accountable. This is true even in cases where… Read More »
What To Know About Common Injuries Related To Car Accidents And Your Legal Options
Thousands of car accidents happen in the Seattle area each year. When they do, serious injuries can occur. When you or someone you love are injured in a car accident that was not your fault, you have a right to know what happened, why, and how to recover in a lawsuit. The Seattle car… Read More »
What To Know About Common Causes Of Car Crashes And Your Legal Rights
Car accidents are an all-too-common occurrence in the Seattle, Washington area. Sadly, statistics show an increase in accidents since the COVID-19 pandemic began, with 2021 being the deadliest year on record in Seattle since 2006. 2021 saw 540 fatal car crashes and another 2,411 serious auto accidents causing injury. Tragically, 118 of the fatal… Read More »
The Importance Of Getting Medical Treatment After A Car Accident
After a car accident, the initial shock makes it hard to pull thoughts together and focus on what to do next. Victims of a car accident are often hurt, disoriented, and upset over what’s happened. In some cases, a person can become more wrapped up in the damage to their vehicle than their own… Read More »
Understanding Distracted Driving Risks And Legal Rights After An Accident
Now more than ever, distracted driving is a shockingly common safety risk on the Seattle area’s roads and highways. The widespread use of cell phones and smartphones has contributed significantly to the rise in distracted driving crashes, but there are a number of other ways drivers can engage in distracted driving – sometimes without… Read More »
Boy Scout Sex Abuse
In just a few days the “bar date” for Boy Scout sex abuse claims will run. Facing thousands of lawsuits for sexual abuse, the Boy Scouts of America filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. A bar date for filing a claim with the bankruptcy court by November 16, 2020, 5:00 p.m. EST was set… Read More »
DUI Injury Attorneys
At Emerald Law Group, we are DUI injury attorneys. When we talk about DUI injuries, we are often referring to injuries caused when a drunk driver hits our client. But it can also refer to a situation in which our client was a passenger in a car driven by a drunk driver that causes… Read More »
Seattle Leash Laws & Dog Bites
At Emerald Law Group, we are Seattle dog bite lawyers representing people that have been attacked and injured by someone else’s dog. Often the dog that attacked one of our clients was not on a leash. However, we have represented clients in situations where the attack occurred even when the dog was on a… Read More »
Boy Scouts Sexual Abuse
In just over a month the “bar date” for Boy Scout sexual abuse claims will run. Facing thousands of lawsuits for sexual abuse, the Boy Scouts of America filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. A bar date for filing a claim with the bankruptcy court by November 16, 2020, 5:00 p.m. EST was set… Read More »