Wildfire Disaster and Recovery While wildfires can start naturally via the sun’s heat or a lightning strike, it is estimated that 90% of wildfires in the U.S. are caused by human activity. That human activity—leaving a campfire unattended, carelessly disposing of a...
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Natural Disasters
Natural Disasters Washington State is known for its beautiful scenery. Unfortunately, this same scenery can wreak havoc on the residents of the state and their property during times of natural disaster. Throughout the state, wildfires and landslides commonly cause...
State-Supervised Parental Custody
State-Supervised Parental Custody Can I Sue if My Child Dies Under State-Ordered Custody of a Parent, Guardian, or Foster Parent? The death of a child is a family’s worst nightmare. Responsible parents and custodians always try to act in the best interests of a...
State-Supervised Parental Abuse
Can You Sue the State of Washington for State-Supervised Parental Abuse? The family court system in Washington State seeks to maintain parent-child relationships as much as possible when deciding custody and visitation arrangements in a parenting plan. Most of the...
Slip-and-Fall Accidents
How to Sue for Wrongful Death from a Slip and Fall You may know that slip-and-fall accidents could lead to serious injuries, but did you know they can also lead to death? In fact, slip-and-fall injuries are the leading cause of death by injury among older Americans,...
State-Supervised Dangerous Individuals
Can I Sue Washington State for Murder Committed by a Parolee? The criminal justice system is meant to keep the public safe by locking away dangerous individuals who commit horrific crimes such as murder and rape. In Washington State, the maximum sentence allowed for...
Premises Liability
Premises Liability Under the law, a property owner is responsible for ensuring their property is safe. More specifically, a property owner has a duty to use reasonable care to maintain the property. Reasonable care can include such things as routine maintenance,...
Landslide Injuries
Landslide Disaster and Recovery Any area where soil has become destabilized due to weather, deforestation or construction may experience a landslide. Given its mountainous terrain, Washington State is home to the most devastating landslide in recorded history: the...
Truck and Automobile Accidents
Truck and Automobile Accidents Motor vehicle accidents happen every day — there were more than 86,000 motor vehicle accidents in Washington State in 2020, resulting in more than 2,000 potentially serious injuries and 500 deaths. Serious injuries can affect a person’s...
Trucking Accidents
Truck Accident Lawyers There are about 40 million trucks operating in the United States. In 2019, about 159,000 people were injured, including 5,000 who were killed, in accidents involving trucks. Semi-trucks often weigh over 10,000 pounds. Big rigs take longer to...