Death always feels wrong to surviving family members left behind but when a loved one’s death was preventable and occurred directly due to someone else’s careless, reckless, or wrongful actions, it’s considered a wrongful death under the law according to Washington RCW 4.20.010. In Washington, close family members who suffer financial losses from the death as well as emotional grief and anguish can recover compensation through a Washington wrongful death claim. This type of legal action holds the at-fault party…
Earlier this month, a motorist was killed in a collision that occurred near Brighton Blvd. on Interstate 70. A 57-year-old semitruck driver died at the scene of the inferno that ensued after a pickup truck driver merged into the path of an eastbound 18-wheeler. The accident occurred shortly before midnight on Saturday, March 5. As reported by local NBC affiliate KUSA-TV, after the initial impact, one vehicle then slammed into the Jersey barrier. The suspect driver fled the scene Officials…
When you were driving to visit a family member, you never expected that your vehicle would get hit by a large truck. You were in your lane and traveling at a safe speed when the truck pushed into your lane and caused a serious crash. Unfortunately, the damage to your vehicle was severe, and your spouse passed away from their injuries. Now, you want to take steps to make sure you can get compensation for what they’ve been through and…
Did you know that around 28 people die each day as a result of drunk-driving collisions in America? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that between 2010 and 2019 alone, there were over 10,000 deaths a year because of drunk driving. Around a third of the crashes that happen in the United States are linked to drunk driving, even though people are well aware that drunk driving is hazardous. Between the months of March and September in 2020, around…
If you have lost a loved one in an accident, you may be interested in pursuing a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death claim may help you or other family members recover compensation that helps you cover your losses related to your loved one’s death. This claim may help you be compensated and provide money for lost income, funeral costs, medical expenses and more. When determining how much money you should get out of the case, there are a few…
