Seattle, WA
Car accident Lawyer at Seattle, WA
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A survival claim occurs when an individual has been harmed and has a personal injury claim against a defendant, and the claimant dies. The claimant has an estate that can continue the claim against th...
See Full GuideA wrongful death case can only be filed by a personal representative (PR) - a person appointed by the court to act on behalf of the estate. This makes it very important to consult with a wrongful deat...
See Full GuideWrongful death claims are typically more complex than a personal injury claim - a wrongful death insurance claim has to be documented more extensively and experts often have to be hired during the cla...
See Full GuideAnytime there has been a wrongful death caused by an individual in the scope of their employment, liability should be attached to that employer. This is significant because there may be additional ins...
See Full GuideThe principal-agent relationship typically refers to an employee-employer relationship, but can also refer to a situation involving one person acting on behalf or in furtherance of the interests of an...
See Full GuideThe 'family car doctrine' allows a family member to be held legally responsible for the damages caused by a car accident involving another family member....
See Full GuideParents can recover damages for the wrongful death of their child, as long as the child is under the age of 18. Washington Law provides that if the child is an adult, the parents cannot recover damage...
See Full GuideWashington law only allows certain surviving family members to recover damages in a wrongful death action. Typically, those family members have to be a surviving spouse or a surviving child. ...
See Full GuideNot all wrongful death claims need to be filed in court. It really depends on the facts and circumstances of each case - more complex cases should likely be filed in a court of law....
See Full GuideWashington State law only recognizes certain recoverable damages that can be sought in a wrongful death action. Typically, the estate will have a claim for medical expenses incurred, funeral expenses,...
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