Categories: Car Accidents
Usually, the driver is responsible in a motor vehicle versus pedestrian crash – but that doesn’t apply to all cases. A pedestrian can be found at fault, especially if they were the cause of the accident or purposely stepped into oncoming traffic. Unfortunately, the law often sides with the pedestrian, which means anyone in a…
Categories: Car Accidents
When you are involved in a motor vehicle accident with a commercial vehicle, you may be able to hold the driver and the company that owns the truck responsible for your financial losses. Commercial vehicles are often bigger than the average passenger vehicle, which means a collision with one could result in catastrophic injuries. If…
Categories: Brain Injury
A brain injury can be caused by a variety of accidents, but one of the most common causes for a traumatic brain injury is a fall, according to the Mayo Clinic. A traumatic brain injury typically occurs after a jolt or violent strike to the head. Sometimes, these injuries may occur when an object penetrates…
Categories: Wrongful Death
If you have lost a loved one in an accident caused by someone else, you may qualify for what is known as a wrongful death claim. To sue for wrongful death, you must prove that the defendant caused the incident that led to your loved one’s death. Proving fault is not always straightforward, especially in…
Categories: Car Accidents
Being involved in an accident with a rideshare or food delivery driver is a gray area. In some cases, you may be able to hold the company liable, while in others, it falls on the driver instead. Understanding how the law considers these cases and what it means for your injury claim is essential. Rideshare…
Categories: Wrongful Death
When a patient dies under the care of a hospital, and that death is due to medical malpractice or neglect, the surviving family of that patient may file a lawsuit to retrieve compensation. These claims are known as wrongful death claims, and they may be filed against the hospital, the provider who caused the death,…
Categories: Car Accidents
Yes, both parties can be found at fault in a car accident. In the state of Washington, this is called a contributory fault. Under RCW 4.22.005, both parties may be found at fault for the incident, and one may still collect compensation for those injuries. When both are found at-fault, however, it is essential to…
Categories: Personal Injury
Yes, an insurance company (whether your own or the other party’s insurance company) has the right to deny an insurance claim. However, they cannot dismiss claims simply because they don’t want to pay. Instead, they must have legal, justifiable reasons for doing so. When insurers unfairly deny claims or purposely delay a decision on a…
Categories: Brain Injury
After a traumatic brain injury (TBI), a person could have an increased risk of suffering depression. Some studies even suggest that TBIs increase that risk by two to five percent. Depression is just one of many symptoms that can occur following a TBI, and sometimes the depression remains long after the other symptoms have gone…
Categories: Wrongful Death
Wrongful death lawsuits in the state of Washington work differently than in other states. One of the biggest differences is that the damages (compensation) are paid to the estate of the deceased, rather than directly to the claimants in the lawsuit. Furthermore, the state has special rules for what qualifies as a lawsuit, and how…
"From the moment you hire us, you can stop worrying about medical bills, lost work, insurance adjusters, damaged vehicles, and future expenses. You can concentrate on recovering physically and emotionally – we concentrate on your financial recovery."
Washington State Injury Lawyers – Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner
Copyright © 2020 Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner PLLC
Law Firm Web Design by Black Fin
