Experiencing the loss of a loved one is undoubtedly one of life’s most challenging trials, but it becomes even more devastating when their death was caused by someone else's negligence. In these heartbreaking situations, families have the right to seek justice through...
Wrongful Death
Can you pursue a wrongful death claim in Washington state?
Wrongful deaths refer to unnatural death that occurs due to the acts or negligence of another person. If you can prove that another person's conduct or negligence caused the death of your loved one, you may pursue a wrongful death lawsuit against the responsible...
Claim elements of a wrongful death lawsuit in Washington state
Wrongful death lawsuits are the most serious type of personal injury claim that can be filed in a Washington court. Each state has specific parameters regarding what may or may not be claimed in a wrongful death action as well as who actually has the standing to bring...
Primary and secondary beneficiaries in wrongful death lawsuits
Washington residents who have lost loved ones due to the negligent or intentional acts of another party have valid claims to file lawsuits. If you are such a person, you should take immediate action. It’s important to know about primary and secondary beneficiaries in...
Can you file a wrongful death claim?
Wrongful death lawsuits are filed in Washington in order to compensate those people were close to the deceased in a financial and emotional sense. However, not just anybody can file a wrongful death claim if someone they loved was killed. What is considered a wrongful...
Family of Seattle construction worker files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of a man who died in a Seattle construction accident in 2018 has filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against 3M. The man died after falling 35 feet while working on the East Link Extension light rail project. He fell to the ground after losing his balance...
