Washington State Wrongful Death Settlements

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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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What Is Considered a Catastrophic Injury?

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In injury law, injuries are classified by severity. One category is “catastrophic,” and not all injuries fall into this category. A catastrophic injury, in personal injury law, doesn’t have a universal definition – which can make it even more complicated to understand. In general, these injuries have severe consequences that permanently impact a victim’s quality...

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5 Reasons to Hire an Attorney for a Catastrophic Injury Case

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A catastrophic injury is one that is severe and often impacts the spine, brain or spinal cord. These injuries may also include fractures of the spine and skull. When someone suffers a catastrophic injury, the injury typically results in long-term complications. The victim is unlikely to ever fully recover. Furthermore, he or she will have...

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What Are Examples of Catastrophic Injuries Following a Car Accident?

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Car Accident Attorneys Serving Victims of Catastrophic Injuries across Washington State The media widely overuses the word “catastrophic.” However, when it comes to a motor vehicle accident, the term is acceptable, especially when the incident is severe and results in serious injuries. A catastrophic injury, from a legal standpoint, is one from which the victim...

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Recovering From a Traumatic Brain Injury

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Compassionate Injury Law Firm Serving Families of Brain Injury Victims in Washington A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a severe injury – one that does not usually include a swift recovery. In fact, most people who suffer from a TBI will have long-term ailments, and some may never recover the life they once had. If...

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TBI: How They Affect the Entire Family

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traumatic brain injury

Injury Lawyers with Compassion and Experience Serving TBI Victims and Their Families Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can be debilitating, and can affect a person for the rest of his or her life. Whether it is a concussion, strike to the head, or even a puncture event, a person could be permanently disabled because of his...

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Is My Injury Catastrophic Enough to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

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Personal Injury Lawyers Serving Victims of Catastrophic Injuries Throughout Washington Any injury can be difficult for an accident victim (as well as his or her loved ones) to deal with. From the endless medical treatments to rehabilitative therapies, medications, and hospitalizations, it all puts a tremendous amount of strain on the finances. When a victim...

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The Effects of a Spinal Cord Injury

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Washington Injury Attorneys Helping Victims of Spinal Cord Injuries Spinal cord injuries are not minor injuries. These catastrophic injuries often carry long-term consequences for victims – and sometimes, can dramatically shorten a person’s lifespan, as well as the overall quality of life. A spinal cord injury occurs when there is damage done to the spinal...

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