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Seattle, Washington Personal Injury Law News & Commentary Blog
Headlines and new stories in Seattle and Western Washington are filled with stories of people who are injured or killed in ‘accidents' resulting from the negligence of irresponsible individuals, corporations and governmental entities that are not acting in the interest of public safety.Seattle attorney Chris Davis and Davis Law Group have published thousands of blog articles on topics relating to victims' rights and our civil justice system. These articles address cases and issues in personal injury law, such as motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, defective products, medical malpractice and accidents of all types. These articles focus awareness on the causes, consequences, and prevention of negligent and intentional acts by corporate interests, government entities and individuals.
Why we write blogs about accidents in Washington State
Just like newspapers, our blog reports news. We then go a step further--we provide legal analysis of actual events, based upon the news reports, in order to provide our readers real world insights into their legal rights and legal options. It is our intention to help to preserve the legal rights of accident victims by educating our readers as to what their rights may actually be, what laws may apply, how frequent similar accidents occur, who may be legally at fault, time limits (statute of limitations) for taking action and so on. It is our hope that by doing so, fewer people will lose their rights due to lack of information and more wrongdoers will be held accountable.
Semi Truck Accidents
Fatal Semi Truck Accident Kills Two - $1 Million Dollar Wrongful Death Settlement
The vehicle was ripped in half lengthwise and the passengers were ejected from the vehicle and died instantly. The family filed a wrongful death action which later settled for $1 million dollars.Child Injuries
New Article: U.S. Child Drownings Have Declined
From 1993 to 2008, the number of children who died from drowning declined 42 percent. Total trips to the hospital after drowning incidents declined 51%.Labels:
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Million Dollar Personal Injury Settlements and Verdicts
Notable Personal Injury Cases With 1 Million Dollars Or More In Settlement ValueLabels:
Brain Injury
New Article: Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Problems
Right now, there is a lack of knowledge and care among medical professionals for treatment of traumatic brain injuries and damage.Labels:
General
Multi-Million Dollar Personal Injury Settlements & Verdicts in Washington State
There are frequently multi-million dollar jury verdicts and settlements in Washington state.Labels:
Child Injuries
Parents Awarded More Than $9 Million In Daycare Wrongful Death Lawsuit
A jury has awarded $9.89 million in damages to the parents of a child who died in a daycare facility. Child injury accident attorneys Seattle Washington.Wrongful Death
Suing a College or University for the Injury or Wrongful Death of a Student
A superior court judge recently ruled that the student’s parents are entitled to sue the university for wrongful death because a jury could conclude...Labels:
Distracted Driving Accidents
Should Every Distracted Driving Behavior Be Illegal?
Many states have banned cell phone use while driving, including Washington State. It is now a primary offense to be texting while driving.Labels:
Vehicle Accidents
Icy Roads Lead to Accidents Across Puget Sound
The victims of the initial accident suffered minor injuries in the multiple-vehicle accident. Due to the collision, the westbound lanes of Highway 16 were shutLabels:
Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian Accident on SR 526
One person has died due to a pedestrian collision with a motor vehicle on State Road 526 near Seaway Boulevard at around 5am today. Apparently an SUV eastboundLabels:
General
Large Settlements and Verdicts for Seattle Attorney
Seattle attorney Chris Davis and the team at Davis Law Group are well known for their large settlements and substantial verdicts in Washington State...Vehicle Accidents
The Legal Aftermath of the Puget Sound’s Snowmegeddon 2012
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) said it had responded to about 2,300 accidents in a 24-hour period from 9 a.m. Wednesday to 9 a.m. Thursday.Distracted Driving Accidents
Phone Technology to Prevent Teenagers From Distracted Driving
With the amount of teenagers distracted behind the wheel, parents using new technology ot ensure that their children are not using their phone while driving.Labels:
Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians Listening to iPods Causing Serious Injuries, Fatalities
A new study shows that pedestrians listening to music on their iPods are causing injuries and deaths. Pedestrian accidents have tripled in 6 years.Labels:
Bus, Shuttle, Taxi & Mass Transit Accidents
Car T-Bones School Bus, Critically Injures Woman Crossing Street
A car hit a school bus and injured 6 people and critically injured an older woman. The driver was in a Nissan Altima. The 59-year-old has critical injuries.Labels:
Vehicle Accidents
Who is at fault for a car accident due to snow, ice or black ice?
Who is at fault for a car accident due to snow, ice or black ice? Determining liability / responsibility for collisions in winter weather. Seattle attorney.Catastrophic Injuries
Driver High on Meth Nearly Killed Pregnant Woman, Found Guilty
A man high on methamphetamine that crashed into a pregnant woman is found guilty of driving under the influence, assault and reckless driving.Labels:
Medical Malpractice
Medical Malpractice During Labor: What are the Signs of Negligence?
Statistics show that six out of every 1,000 babies born in the U.S. suffer some form of birth injury. Know what signs to look for if your baby is injured.Labels:
General
Hit and Run Driver Had 15 Drinks Before Killing Man
A hit and run driver got behind the wheel after a nine-hour drinking session. The driver hit a man and then fled the scene.Labels:
Drunk Driving (DUI) Collisions
Woman Who Drove Wrong Way on I-5 Charged with DUI
The woman, who drove 19 miles in the wrong direction on I-5, traveling 100 mpg, is under investigation for DUI. The woman was driving a white Lincoln LS.Labels:
Dog Bites
Self-Proclaimed Dog Specialist Under Investigation for Dog Bite Attack
A man is under investigation after his Rottweiler mauled a toddle at a beach on Wednesday. He is self proclaimed dog specialist yet his dog has attacked twice.Labels:
Child Injuries
Police Ticket 6-Year-Old For Reckless Driving
Police in Mexico are apologizing for ticketing a 6-year-old boy after he drove his miniature motorcycle into an SUV. The police cited him for reckless driving.Labels:
Car Accidents
Snow Causing Accidents, Traffic on the Seattle Roadways
Winter has finally hit the northwest and people are starting to panic. While today was not bad on the roads, the storm has yet to hit.Labels:
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal Cord Injury Can Lead to Brain Damage
A new study looked at how spinal cord compression injury can lead to brain damage. According to a study, spinal cord injuries change the chemicals in the brain.Labels:
Pedestrian Accidents
Lindsay Lohan Sued for Hitting Pedestrian in 2010
More bad publicity for Lindsay Lohan - she is being sued by a paparazzo claiming he was seriously injured when a car she was riding in made a getaway in L.A.Labels:
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