Seattle Personal Injury Attorneys
If another driver is at fault for the car accident, they will likely have liability insurance, as required by Washington State Law. You can be confident an experienced and skilled claims adjuster will be assigned by the at-fault parties insurance company to represent the interests of the at-fault driver.
Some of the most severe injuries come from collisions involving individuals operating motorcycles. As motorcycle accidents will often result in a very serious injury or death, it is extremely important for those involved in these types of collisions to contact an experienced injury attorney.
These claims are often dependent on the purpose of the victim is on the subject premises and also whether the property owner knew or should have known of the defect that caused the injury. Most slip and fall cases involve patrons falling and injuring themselves on the premises of a business.
Due to the limited medical advances in diagnosing and treating head injuries, there is much unknown about how a significant blow to the head can affect you. Only certain types of injuries, such as bleeding or fracture will show on imaging.
Owners of Dogs in Washington State are held responsible for the actions of their dogs. RCW 16.08.040 states "The owner of any dog which shall bite any person while such person is in or on a public place or lawfully in or on a private place including the property of the owner of such dog, shall be liable for such damages as may be suffered by the person bitten"
While each situation is different, the legislature has adopted the Abuse of Vulnerable Adults Act, which created a new cause of action to protect vulnerable adults from abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect.
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