Remember, any criminal case pursued against a drunk driver—while an important part of the justice system—will not get you the full and fair financial compensation that you deserve. You need to bring a civil legal claim. A Seattle motor vehicle accident lawyer with experience representing DUI crash victims can help. Your lawyer can review the crash, answer your questions, and help you take legal action to secure justice and the maximum financial recovery.
Wrongful Death
Some states have “true” wrongful death acts in which the deceased person’s survivors or next of kin are entitled to bring a cause of action for their damages resulting from a family member’s death. Other states have acts that are more properly called “survival actions.” In general, survival actions are brought on behalf of the deceased person for the deceased person’s pain, suffering and other damages resulting from the injuries that caused his or her death.
Traffic Violations
Every motorcycle accident in Seattle requires a thorough investigation by an experienced lawyer. Who is responsible for a motorcycle wreck? The answer depends on fault—and fault in Washington State is based on the legal theory of negligence. Negligence is the failure to take due care. Some examples include distracted driving, speeding, and unsafe lane changes. In many cases, negligent drivers are held liable for motorcycle accidents. Though, other parties, including trucking companies and motorcycle manufacturers, could be legally responsible as well.
Assault
Hit and Run
After a hit-and-run bike accident in Seattle, you should immediately contact the police to file a report. Be sure to provide any details you remember about the vehicle or the incident. You should Seek medical attention—even if injuries are not immediately apparent. A top-tier Seattle bicycle accident lawyer who has experience handling hit-and-run cases can help you explore every potential option for getting justice and compensation.
Nearly thirty years’ experience representing injured persons allows Kathleen to undertake an exceptionally broad range of cases including maritime injuries, construction site injuries, and third-party liability litigation. In addition to her work at The Walthew Law Firm, she has chaired or co-chaired the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association’s Workers Compensation Section as well as numerous technical seminars on workers” compensation and complex third-party litigation issues. Her prestigious legal career began in 1992 when she graduated cum laude from the University of Puget Sound. She is a member of the Washington State and Seattle-King County bar associations, sustaining member of the Association of Trial Lawyers, Eagle Member of the Washington State Association for Justice, and is listed in the pages of The Best Lawyers in America.
If you were injured in an accident caused by a negligent property owner — such as tripping and falling in a public place — a witness or several witnesses can be your greatest asset in building a premises liability claim.
Property Damage
Know the Value of Your Case Before Settling: You should not settle a car accident injury claim in Seattle until you know the true value of your case. Along with other types of damages, you may be entitled to recover financial compensation for property damage, medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
Entering our eighth decade helping Western Washington residents injured in accidents, The Walthew Law Firm is staffed with experienced, compassionate and knowledgeable attorneys. We know the industry participants. We know the process. We remain at your side during your personal injury or workers’ compensation claim.
Medical Malpractice
Personal injury lawsuits are filed by people (or their representatives) injured due to the negligence of someone else. The injury may be either physical or emotional, and it can arise from a variety of sources or types of conduct. Some of the most common types of personal injury cases include slip and fall, automobile accidents, assaults and battery, medical malpractice, and product liability. In general, the goal of a personal injury action is to determine who was responsible and to compel the responsible party to compensate the injured person for the losses sustained. If you or someone you know has been injured by the careless actions of another, contact a personal injury attorney at The Walthew Law Firm in Seattle, WA, at once to find out how we can help you preserve your rights.
Auto Accidents
Social Security Disability
In some cases, injured workers may be entitled to recover benefits through both a workers’ compensation claim and a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim. Our Seattle, WA, workers’ compensation lawyers understand the impact Social Security disability benefits have on workers’ comp benefits. If you are denied SSDI benefits, you should immediately contact an attorney who can help you. We may be able to refer to you an attorney in your area to handle your Social Security denial.
Dog Bites
Although animal-attack claims most commonly involve dog bites, many other types of domesticated animals, such as cats, ferrets, rats, snakes and even birds, can also bite humans. Even non-domesticated animals, such as large cats or monkeys and apes ordinarily found in the wild (owned by some people as pets or held in private animal refuges) have been known to attack children and adults. An animal owner’s liability for injuries caused by his or her pet, if any, will vary greatly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.