People are often perplexed at the verdict amounts in civil tort cases. Even sometimes to an experienced attorney, damages calculations, while rooted in clear guidelines, can have a counter-intuitive result. One such theory of damages that we want to try to explain in everyday terms is “loss of a chance,” and why sometimes damages may... Continue Reading
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In July, Judge Erlick of the King County Superior Court awarded the family of MacKenzie Briant a $15.2 million judgment against the defendants, Seattle Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington. The judgment resulted from a medical malpractice case where a simple miscommunication between two doctors resulted in a 4-year-old girl going into cardiac arrest... Continue Reading
Landlords in Washington state have a lot on their plate right now. In addition to the usual challenges of being a landlord, they are now faced with new and changing rules due to covid-19 and the Eviction Resolution Pilot Program. If you are considering evicting one of your tenants, it is important to get legal... Continue Reading
Slip and fall accidents can cause some serious injuries to victims. In fact, according to the National Floor Safety Institute, slip and fall accidents are the leading cause of injuries that require hospital emergency room visits. Fall injuries tend to result in over 8 million hospital emergency room visits each year, which represents a whopping 21.3%... Continue Reading
Being out on the road during the holiday season can be stressful for a number of reasons. Not only are there more people out on the town, but the driving conditions may also be less than ideal. If you plan to be on the road this holiday season, check out our tips for safe driving:... Continue Reading
Getting into a car accident—especially one that’s not your fault—can be extremely frustrating and traumatic. Even if you walk away from the wreck unharmed, you will likely still need to file a claim with the insurance company to recover compensation for the damages to your vehicle. Dealing with the auto insurance company is not always easy.... Continue Reading