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...
Wrongful death
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,...
Tesla autopilot involved in fatal crash
You know that you need to be safe when you're driving, which is why you love the idea of having a vehicle with safety technology. Some cars can stop you before hitting something. Others can let you know if someone is in a blind spot next to your vehicle. The...
Get help if you’ve lost a loved one in an accident
A wrongful death is devastating to a family. It could be a child who loses their life in a car crash or a loving parent who dies on the way to an event. Whoever it is, the loss is sudden, unexpected and tragic. When you're dealing with a wrongful death, the last thing...
Restrictions for military wrongful death suits
Every day, brave men and women from Washington to Florida put their lives at risk to preserve American freedoms. However, when active military personnels die from instances related to wrongful death, family members may find their own freedoms restricted. This is due...
What are damages resulting from loss of consortium?
Some damages that result from an accident in the state of Washington are easy to convert into dollars and cents. For instance, you can compute how much money it will take to cover the repair bill for your car. But when it comes to loss of consortium, damages take on a...