Understanding Loss of Consortium Claims in Washington

Categories: Wrongful Death

Loss of consortium claims in Washington State focus on the disruption of a family’s relationship or activities due to an injury or death of a loved one. At the core of this claim is the assertion that the injuries sustained by a beloved family member have impeded the intimacy, love, and presence that were formerly...

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Bus Accident: How to Write a Report

Categories: Bus Accident

The following blog article was updated in January 2022. No one ever expects to be seriously injured while riding on a bus. Buses are such huge vehicles that it gives riders a sense of invulnerability. But bus accidents happen all the time. Even though busses are huge, a bus passenger can still get knocked around...

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When Can You Sue for Police Misconduct?

Categories: Personal Injury

The following blog article was updated in January 2022. After an unpleasant confrontation with law enforcement, you may feel tempted to file a lawsuit or complaint. However, a bad experience with law enforcement does not necessarily mean you are the victim of misconduct or that the officer has harmed you in any way. However, when...

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Can an Employer Be Responsible for an Employee’s Car Accident?

Categories: Car Accidents

The following blog article was updated in January 2022. When you are involved in a motor vehicle accident and the other driver caused that accident, you assume that they would be held responsible for your injuries. In most instances, this is the case. However, there are times when the driver is involved in an accident...

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Dog Breed: Does It Affect a Dog Bite Lawsuit?

Categories: Dog Bite

The following blog article was updated in January 2022. Dog bites are traumatic, no matter how minor the attack is. You can be left with severe or even catastrophic injuries in some cases. Fortunately, there are laws in place to protect dog bite victims. Filing a personal injury lawsuit is one avenue of recovery. Understandably,...

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How Does Uninsured Motorist Coverage Work in Washington?

Categories: Car Accidents

The following blog article was updated in January 2022. Washington State Uninsured Motorist Attorneys Washington state law requires all insurers doing business within the state to offer uninsured motorist insurance (UM) and underinsured motorist insurance (UIM) to individuals purchasing liability insurance. Uninsured motorist insurance is what provides accident victims with compensation when they are injured...

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Washington State Wrongful Death Settlements

Categories: Catastrophic Injury

The following blog article was updated in January 2022. $2.5 Million For Family Of Teenager Killed In Jet-Ski Collision Settlement Amount: $2,500,000 Wrongful Death Recreational Vehicle Accident Zac Springer’s mother contacted Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner attorney Dean Brett to seek a second opinion after her initial lawyer advised that the claim was not worth...

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How to Prove Mechanic or Repair Shop’s Liability for an Accident

Categories: Auto Accident

The following blog article was updated in January 2022. Let’s face it, with the new technology being used in vehicles today, many of us don’t have the expertise to repair our cars as we did in years past. The simple engine designs of yesteryear have been replaced with computers and other gizmos that are complicated...

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