negligence
Comparative Fault in Washington State
Washington is a pure comparative fault state. Under RCW 4.22.005, any contributory fault of the claimant reduces the amount awarded to them by their share of [...]
Medical Negligence – Standard of Care
Medical negligence is a significant problem in the United States. According to research performed by John Hopkins Hospital in 2016, medical errors result in an [...]
What is Negligence?
Every accident does not result in a personal injury claim. To support a personal injury claim there must be a legal basis to hold some individual, company or [...]
What is a Tort?
A personal injury lawyer provides legal services to people injured as a result of various types of torts. A tort is wrongful conduct that results in civil, as [...]
What Do I Have to Prove to Recover in a Personal Injury Claim?
Most personal injury claims involve four basic elements:
Duty
First, we must establish that the defendant owed you a legal duty. All motorists are under a [...]