Losing a loved one to a negligent action is bound to be one of the most heart-wrenching events of your life. By filing a wrongful death suit, you may at least find compensation for expenses related to your loved one’s death. But if you wish to pursue damages, you...
Wrongful death
Facts about wrongful death lawsuits
If someone caused an accident that killed your loved one, you may want to explore your rights and find out if you can hold that person liable. Washington state law 4.20.010 explains wrongful death rights of action that may result in economic and noneconomic damages...
What does it mean to “toll” a statute of limitations period?
If you lost a loved one in a car, truck or motorcycle accident that another person’s negligence caused, you may wish to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Wrongful death lawsuits, like all civil actions, come with time limits for when you must file your claim. The law...
Filing a wrongful death lawsuit in Washington
Losing a loved one in a tragic accident can be devastating for the family members left behind. In addition to the emotional pain, survivors of the deceased may have a hard time surviving without the financial contributions and other services provided by the decedent....
Speed was key factor in Washington collisions
Washington police say they have their work cut out for them when the weather gets warmer and there is not a lot of traffic on the highways. Police say many motorists see open roadways and take it as an invitation to travel at speeds above the posted limits. Excessive...
911 got several calls just before fatal collision
Washington roadways are dangerous. If a driver spots potential problem, he or she may be able to safely react to avoid a crash. It is not always possible, though, as unexpected changes in traffic flow or other issues may leave little or no time to avert an accident....
Washington driver told police he’d been drinking
A Washington community is grieving after a recent tragedy. A fatal collision occurred on a recent Monday in Stanwood. The man who was behind the wheel at the time of the one-vehicle crash survived his injuries. Sadly, his passenger did not. As is reportedly evident in...
Families of victims in Bryant crash sue for wrongful death
The loss of a loved one is a tragedy under any circumstances. However, when their untimely death is the result of an individual’s or company’s neglect, it can be especially detrimental to the families who survive them. Nearly three months after the horrific helicopter...
Washington family files first wrongful death suit for COVID-19
Many of Washington State’s confirmed cases of COVID-19 have sprung from nursing home facilities. The virus spreads rapidly in such facilities due to the close quarters and frequent interaction between staff and residents. Tragically, numerous elderly patients with...
If you’ve lost a loved one, a wrongful death lawsuit could help
A wrongful death is devastating no matter when it happens. It might have been your spouse who was hit by a truck on the way home, or it may have been your college-aged child who was involved in a DUI collision with another student. The loss you feel cannot be erased,...