Officials Knew of the Dangers but Failed to Act. The parents of a young woman killed in a horrific Tacoma crash that left six dead including their 19-year-old daughter Cerra Corner have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city and state, arguing that officials...
The Rainier Beach Safeway Shopping Center parking lot has become a haven for criminal activity thanks to a complete lack of security to protect customers. In one of the most recent incidents, which occurred on July 28, 2023, five people were shot, including two...
Tom Vertetis, Elizabeth Calora and William McClure reached a $3.5 million settlement with Pierce County on behalf of the estate of an accident victim who was struck and killed by a police vehicle driven by a sheriff’s deputy. Sheriff Deputy Eric Lopez was traveling on...
Partner Christopher Love received a favorable decision from the Washington State Supreme Court on behalf of his client in a wrongful death suit. The case is Preferred Contractors Insurance Company v. Baker and Son Construction, Inc. et al. Chris represented Angela...
A 13-year-old cyclist was killed after being struck by a car on Pacific Avenue in Parkland, Washington, Tuesday. The boy was crossing in a marked crosswalk with blinking signals when he was struck by a Jeep Wrangler operated by a 27-year-old Lakewood woman. The...
Partner Christopher Love will be appearing before the Washington State Supreme Court on May 17 to argue a matter involving insurance policy coverage restrictions. The case is Preferred Contractors Insurance Company v. Baker and Son Construction, Inc. et al. Chris is...
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...
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,...
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...
Wrongful death lawsuits come about after a person causes the death of another person through his or her negligence. For example, if someone causes a car accident in which another person dies, then this might be the basis for a wrongful death case. According to the...
