The following blog article was updated in January 2022. $35,000 – Woman Injured by Defective Food Product Containing Metal Fragment Settlement Amount: $35,000 Neck Injury Product Liability Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner attorney David Brown took on a challenging case with a client who had been to two prior attorneys, both of whom reached out...
5 Safety Tips for Washington Drivers Driving in School Zones

Whenever you are behind the wheel of a car, you should always obey traffic laws and drive safely. Limit the number of distractions and always keep an eye on your surroundings. If you are approaching a school zone, you have an even greater duty to be safe. Any time you are driving where children could...
What to do When Insurance Claims You’re Faking Your Injury

The following blog article was updated in January 2022. Filing a false insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit carries serious criminal and civil ramifications. However, not all personal injury claims are fraudulent. Sometimes there are legitimately injured victims accused of falsifying information or faking their injuries. It is common for insurance claim adjusters to try...
Proving Landlord Negligence in an Injury Case

The following blog article was updated in January 2022. Personal Injury Attorneys Fighting for Victims of Landlord Negligence across Washington As a renter, you expect that your landlord will keep the property you rent safe. While this is the case for most, there are instances where tenants may suffer catastrophic injuries because the landlord failed...
Can a Minor File a Lawsuit in the State of Washington?

The following blog article was updated in January 2022. Experienced Attorneys Helping Minors File Injury Lawsuits in Washington When a minor is injured, parents or guardians of the minor may wonder if the child is able to file a lawsuit on his or her own against the negligent party. The process for filing an injury...
Do I Need an Independent Medical Examination?

When people get hurt in any type of accident or mishap that was someone else’s fault, they often file a personal injury claim. The at-fault party’s insurance will then contact the injured party or victim in an attempt to work out a settlement. But insurance companies are a business, and businesses exist to make money....
Celebrating Father’s Day: Avoid Buying Gifts That Can Injure Your Dad

Every year when June rolls around, we all get the opportunity to show our fathers just how much they mean to us. Yes, Father’s day is a special day. While many people love to shower the important men in their lives with gifts, men can sometimes be a bit difficult to buy for. To buy...
What You Should Know About Long-Term Permanent Injuries

Key Takeaways Long-term permanent injuries from accidents significantly impact lives and require complex claims. Legal expertise in permanent injury claims is crucial for fighting for deserved compensation. Types of long-term injuries include TBIs, spinal cord damage, amputations, internal injuries, and more, each with unique challenges and costs. The value of a permanent injury claim involves...
How to Seek Compensation When You Were Injured and It Resulted in Amputation

Losing a limb due to an injury can profoundly affect your life. Understanding your rights and the steps to seek compensation is crucial for recovery and justice. Key Takeaways Victims of injuries resulting in amputation due to negligence can seek compensation. Legal advice is essential to understand the full value of claims. Time limits apply,...
Understanding Pedestrian Safety Laws in Seattle, WA

You are a pedestrian any time you use your own two feet to get from point A to point B. Obviously, most of us are pedestrians at some point, usually at multiple points in a single day. Whether you are simply walking from your parked car into a shopping center or speed walking for exercise—when...