Washington Personal Injury Law Blog
Boy Scouts Of America Sexual Abuse Survivors File Over 82,000 Claims
As the window for filing sexual abuse claims against the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) closed yesterday, PCVA partner Michael Pfau spoke with several media outlets about the scope of abuse and the impact of the BSA bankruptcy on survivors. After filing for bankruptcy in...
PCVA Files Lawsuit against Auburn Police Department
PCVA partners Darrell Cochran and Kevin Hastings are representing a 47-year-old man in a lawsuit alleging that Auburn Police Department officer Joe Michels used excessive force during a routine drunken-driving arrest. The suit was filed in U.S. District Court on...
From Military to Law: Michael McNeil Featured in Law360 Article
U.S. Army veteran and PCVA associate, Michael McNeil shares his insights on leadership and responsibility in a recent Law360 article, "From Military To Law: What Attys Took From Their Service." Describing how the skills he learned during his time in the military have...
How can TBIs permanently affect memory?
Washington residents like you may suffer from extended effects after getting into a serious crash. Head injuries in particular have a long recovery period. Many victims in your situation suffer from extended impacts of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) for months or...
How the Pandemic Has Affected Civil Litigation – A Law360 Interview with Tom Vertetis
In an interview with Law360’s Aebra Coe, PCVA managing partner Tom Vertetis discussed the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on civil litigation. Describing changes in the firm’s day-to-day operations, Tom explained that early in the pandemic, shutdowns in the court...
Darrell Cochran Recognized as Litigation Trailblazer by The National Law Journal
The National Law Journal has recognized PCVA partner Darrell Cochran among its 2020 Litigation Trailblazers. The Trailblazer series spotlights professionals who are agents of change in their respective practice areas. Darrell’s representation of plaintiffs set him...
Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala Expands, Adding Nine Attorneys
Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC (PCVA) has added nine associates, Yemi Ajayi, Aida Almasalkhi, Patrick Brown, Sydney Codd, Alexander Dietz, William McClure, Michael McNeil, Lesley O'Neill, and Ben Watson, continuing to expand its Tacoma and Seattle offices. “The key...
What is non-physical sexual harassment?
Washington workers like you deserve a work environment free from harassment and discrimination. Many workplaces promise to keep workers safe from these occurrences. In reality, many do not live up to the task. You may face sexual harassment while on the job. In some...
Children and the risk of fatal bike accidents
Whether you recently lost a child in a bicycle accident or you are worried about your child's safety when they ride their bicycle, there are many issues to consider with regard to traffic accidents. Sadly, children are especially vulnerable on the road for a host of...
What are the factors behind sexual abuse on college campuses?
Despite how prevalent sexual abuse on college campuses can be, victims are not likely to report it. Sexual abuse can refer to any type of unwanted sexual activity. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services explains that anything from unwanted touching to forced...
