If a loved one of yours was killed due to another’s negligence or maliciousness, it’s recommended you promptly contact and attorney; financial compensation may be an option at this difficult time in your life.

Whether you’re from Everett, Richland, Lynnwood, Spokane, Seattle, Bellevue or elsewhere in Washington, we can meet at a place convenient for your to discuss your potential claim, free of charge.

Contact an Everett Wrongful death attorney at our firm ASAP.

Some success our Seattle wrongful death lawyers have had through the years:

RCW 4.20.020 entitles all beneficiaries to join in a wrongful death claim on behalf of the estate of the deceased. The action shall be for the benefit of a wife, husband, child or children, including step-children of persons who death shall have been so caused. If there is not a wife, husband or child, a wrongful death action may still be maintained for the benefit of parents, sisters or brothers, providing each are dependent upon the deceased person for support and who are residents within the United States at the time of the death.

Over the years, we have had many inquiries regarding bringing a wrongful death claim for the loss of an adult child. Washington statute requires that a parent can only recover for the death of an adult child, one 18 years of age or older, if they are  “dependent” on the deceased child for support. “Dependent upon” for support means that either through financial means or other labor efforts, the surviving sibling or parent is being supported in some way by the deceased child or sibling. In such a situation, a wrongful death case may be maintained.

Rob Kornfeld handles wrongful death claims in the areas of medical malpractice, construction, maritime, motor vehicle collisions, nursing home and other areas where a wrongful death is caused by another’s negligence.

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All matters against the nursing homes have been dismissed, though neither party can disclose the settlement amount because those terms are confidential.

Paul Teagle, a spokesman for both Riverside Health Care Center and the Village Health Care Center, the two nursing homes involved in the lawsuit, said in a statement that he was pleased with the settlement agreement.

“We are pleased we could reach an agreement with the Seewald family and appreciate the overwhelming support received from our staff, residents and their families,” Teagle said. “We place our residents at the center of everything we do, and are sympathetic to the family for their loss of a loved one.”

Family members of the late Ralph Seewald alleged that the nursing homes acted negligently when they failed to provide adequate health care for the 87-year-old man, who died in November 2005 of a blood infection. Seewald fell and fractured his neck during a transfer from his wheelchair, an accident that left him bedridden; he then developed severe pressure ulcers that worsened over a period of months, and led to a fatal case of gangrene in his leg.

Both the wheelchair transfer and the treatment of his bedsores were inadequate, the lawsuit alleged, and fell outside the standard of care promised to the family.

Following the settlement, Roger Seewald, the personal representative of his father’s estate, expressed satisfaction with the agreement. Seewald also expressed his appreciation for all the support his family received throughout this process.

The lawsuit, filed in Missoula District Court, named as defendants: Riverside Health Care Center; Village Health Care Center; the Goodman Group, which is the parent company that operates both Missoula nursing homes; and Dr. Raymond Howard, the physician assigned to oversee Seewald’s care.

The Seewald family sought relief for negligence, medical malpractice, wrongful death, deceit, breach of contract, fraud and others. Through the lawsuit, the family sought compensation for pain and suffering, mental anguish, severe emotional distress, grief, sorrow, medical and funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and other damages caused by the defendants’ alleged negligence. The family also sought punitive damages.

Rob Kornfeld is an Everett Wrongful Death Attorney who handles wrongful death claims in the areas of medical malpractice, construction, maritime, motor vehicle collisions, nursing home and other areas where a wrongful death is caused by another’s negligence.

Rob is happy to discuss your case with you and your family. Email Rob at Rob@Kornfeldlaw.com or call 1 (800) 282-4878 to discuss your situation in the utmost of privacy and sensitivity or to schedule a free consultation or case evaluation over the telephone, by e-mail or in person at a convenient location for you, either at our main office, a satellite meeting location, in your home or at the hospital.

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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.