Everett Wrongful Death Attorneys
When someone dies due to the recklessness or negligence of someone there should be, at the very least, financial compensation for the victims family. This is called a wrongful death lawsuit. A wrongful death claim is different than most personal injury or negligence claims. Originally “common law” , did not support these claims because if the victim was dead there was no one to make the claim. The family members could not receive financial compensation, but now is a different story. All 50 states, including Washington, have now passed wrongful death statutes that provide rewards for families who were hurt from the death of the victim.
If a member of your family has died due to the negligence of another, finanical damages may be awarded with the assistance of proper legal counsel. If you are unsure or have questions about an Everett wrongful death claim you are welcome to contact our Everett wrongful death lawyers for a free consultation.
Everett Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Due to special statutes for Washington medical malpractice lawsuits, seemingly designed to protect the health care industry and insurance companies, it has become increasingly difficult to get a medical malpractice lawsuits in front of a jury and ultimately be awarded for injuries of any kind sustained. There are several types of statutes. Some require arbitration and some place a limit on the amount the patient may recover. In some medical malpractice cases arbitration may serve a justified purpose. In a substantial case, however, it is doubtful whether this method of resolving disputes can accomplish justice for the parties.
Proof of medical negligence is ultimately the plaintiff’s responsibility; there must be irrefutable evidence that breach of duty and professional negligence caused the patient’s injury.
If a health care provider is held accountable for medical malpractice damages can be awarded. Plaintiffs may receive financial compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, life care expenses, and pain and suffering, as well as any injuries, whether they be physical or otherwise. This is best done with the help of a lawyer specializing in medical malpractice.
If you choose our firm to represent you, you may contact our Everett medical malpractice lawyers for a free consultation.
An Everett medical malpractice claim must be sought within three years of the injury or one year after the discovery of the alleged negligent act or omission, whichever period expires later.
Everett Slip and Fall Accident Injuries
The most common injury behind most Everett injury lawsuits are slip-and-fall injuries. These occur usually at the negligence of another person from failing to keep an area clean and free of debris or slippery substances. The most common causes of slip-and-fall cases are snow and ice, and failure to properly clean wet floors - both completely preventable. Injuries caused by slip-and-fall accidents are often listed individually when determining compensation in a personal injury lawsuit or insurance settlement.
Recovering compensation for a slip and fall accident can be a daunting task. It is vital you hire an experienced attorney who knows what it takes to develop a solid case. In order to be financially compensated, you must prove the at fault individual, company or party was indeed at fault for the injuries you sustained.
If you believe you have a claim involving slip and fall injury you are welcome to contact our Everett Slip and Fall Injury Lawyers for a free consultation. If there s no recovery there will be no fee.
Man Dies in Multi Vehicle Seattle Car Crash
A man was killed in a crash on Interstate 5 in south Seattle Sunday shortly after 2:30 a.m., the news tribune has reported.
He was a passenger in a disabled 1996 Ford bus filled with party-goers that was parked on the right shoulder of the freeway at the Boeing Access Road.
He got out of the bus and was attempting to make repairs. A southbound 2002 Ford pickup driven by a 39-year-old California man struck him and the bus. He died at the scene of the accident.
A southbound 2001 Kia Sephia driven by a 37-year-old Federal Way man then struck the pickup from behind.
The drivers of the pickup and the Kia were both transported to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with injuries. A 50-year-old Federal Way woman who was a passenger in the Kia was also injured and transported to the hospital.
KOMO-TV is reporting that the patrol said two people were critically injured in the accident.
The patrol said the 34-year-old bus driver from Renton was not hurt. Six additional bus passengers were treated for minor injuries.
Two southbound lanes of I-5 were closed after the crash. The accident is under investigation by the patrol for possible criminal charges including vehicular homicide.
The patrol reported that alcohol or drugs were factors in the crash.
If you have been injured in a car accident in Everett, Washington you may be entitled to financial compensation. If you are the insurance company will likely offer you a sum, however you should NOT accept this offer; you can always get more. This is done with the help of a Everett car accident lawyer, who has experience dealing with insurance companies.
When looking for a lawyer in Washington you will find there are hundreds if not thousands of car accident lawyers offering services in Everett. If you choose our Everett car accident lawyers to represent you may contact us for a free consultation at a time and place of your convenience.
Don’t be a victim of a Everett car accident! Contact our Everett car accident attorneys today!
More Chrysler Product Liability Lawsuits Will Be Recognized by New Company
The newly created Chrysler Group LLC has agreed to accept exposure for personal injury claims that occur after they emerged from bankruptcy protection, where the injury was caused by an alleged defect in old Chrysler vehicles. Chrysler now says that the liability claims will not threaten the viability of the new company.
Originally, Chrysler only agreed to accept liability for new vehicles made after the bankruptcy, which would have left users of their older vehicles without a viable source of recovery if an injury is sustained in the future as a result of defects in existing vehicles.
The new company, now under partial control by Italy’s Fiat, announced last week that it will accept the older liabilities after General Motors Co. made a similar commitment. Therefore, claims for injuries sustained after they emerged from bankruptcy on June 10 will be honored. However, Chrysler personal injury lawsuits for claims that arose before the bankruptcy filing will still be limited to the assets of the old company.
In Everett, Washington product liability claims have an expiration date of 3 years under the statute of limitations in the state. If you have been injured due to defective product in Washington consider contacting our Everett defective product lawyers for a free consultation at a time and place of your convenience.
