Tenant Injured in Dock Collapse Wins Victory on Appeal
Our Seattle personal injury attorney did not participate in the lawsuit described. The Washington Supreme Court in a recent personal injury case ruled on the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur.[1] Res ipsa loquitur means “the thing speaks for itself”.“The doctrine of res ipsa loquitur spares the plaintiff the normal requirement of proving specific acts of […]
Continue readingCourt of Appeals Rules in Public Duty Doctrine Case
Our Seattle injury attorney was not involved in the lawsuit described in this article. The Washington Court of Appeals recently ruled that application of the public duty doctrine negated a claim against a fire district for the destruction of a partially constructed house and other property.[1] The same analysis applies to personal injury claims.
Continue readingCourt of Appeals Rules on Dog Bite Strict Liability Case
Our law firm was not involved in the personal injury lawsuit described in this article. The owner of a dog that bites someone who is “lawfully” on the property of the dog owner is strictly liable for damages caused by the bite. Someone is “lawfully” on the dog owner’s property when he or she is […]
Continue readingWashington Courts Rule on Landlord Liability for Dog Bite Injury
Our law firm was not involved in the personal injury lawsuit described in this article. A recent Washington Court of Appeals decision considered arguments for landlord liability for dog bite injury. The plaintiff was injured in a common areas by a dog owned by another tenant. The plaintiff claimed that the dog had attacked other […]
Continue readingCourt Dismisses Case for Improper Service of Summons and Complaint
Our law firm was not involved in the personal injury lawsuit described in this article. In a recent decision the Washington Court of Appeals considered an issue of service of a summons and complaint. [1] Proper service of the summons and complaint is a prerequisite to the court obtaining jurisdiction over a party, and a […]
Continue readingMedical Malpractice Statute Notice Requirements Declared Unconstitutional
Our law firm was not involved in the personal injury lawsuit described in this article. Washington medical malpractice statutes had required an injury claimant to both obtain a certificate of merit from an expert before filing suit and to give 90 days notice to a health care provider before filing suit.
Continue readingLandowner Duty to Police in Washington
Our law firm was not involved in the personal injury lawsuit described in this article. In a recent premises liability case Division One of the Washington Court of Appeals considered what duty, if any, a landowner owes to a police officer.[1] On the night of December 20, 2005, a King County Sheriff’s Department Deputy entered […]
Continue readingWoman Claiming Injury Unsuccessfully Argues Appeal Without an Attorney
Our law firm was not involved in the personal injury lawsuit described in this article. A woman who fell and was in injured appealed the trial court results. She unsuccessfully argued her appeal without the assistance of an attorney.
Continue readingAuto Accident Injury Victim’s Default Judgment Set Aside
Our law firm was not involved in the personal injury lawsuit described in this article. A woman injured in a motor vehicle accident served the Washington Secretary of State because she was unable to locate the other driver to effect personal service. The trial court entered a default judgment. The court awarded $12,000 in general […]
Continue readingOil Slick from Truck Allegedly Causes Accident
Our law firm was not involved in the personal injury lawsuit described in this article. The Washington Court of Appeals ruled on a case in which it was alleged that an oil slick from a truck on the interstate highway caused a vehicle to loose control and leave the highway, rolling over several times.[1] A […]
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