Recent Blog Posts
A NOTE REGARDING BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Vice President Harris and her mother, Shyamala Gopalan (www. https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/vice-president-harris/). Most schools in America teach history through the eyes and writings of white people. As a result, the curriculum focuses on traditional events and the achievements of a white America—oftentimes to the exclusion of black heritage and culture. Black History Month gives each of… Read More »
CAN I RECOVER FOR FUTURE NEEDED MEDICAL CARE AND PAIN & SUFFERING IN MY PERSONAL INJURY CASE?
Can I recover for future needed medical care and pain and suffering in my personal injury case? In order to fully answer this question, we must examine and discuss all the different factors, including a limited summary of the applicable Washington and Oregon Laws. The basic guiding principle is, can you prove to a degree of… Read More »
LESSONS FROM A MEDIATION
I recently went to a mediation on a case where I thought there was very little chance of the case settling. The insurance company’s offer was way too low for the damages. My client’s expectations were high for the evidence we had gathered so far. Although it is a given that it is difficult to determine… Read More »
VICTIMS OF INTENTIONAL TORTS – IF A CIVIL LAWSUIT MAY NOT BE COST EFFECTIVE, WHAT CAN BE DONE?
“[T]he place to turn to is to the criminal justice system.” We are personal injury and wrongful death attorneys. As such, we often get calls from someone who has been assaulted, molested, or otherwise injured as the result of an intentional act. Acts done purposefully which cause harm to another are referred to in the… Read More »
RECREATIONAL USE IMMUNITY IN WASHINGTON STATE
Good weather usually draws people outdoors. Some people hike or walk, some people swim, some run, and some bike. There are lots of ways to enjoy the outdoors. Many people use public lands or lands open for use to the public to get outside. Inevitably, some people will be injured enjoying the beautiful Pacific… Read More »
ANIMAL BITES IN WASHINGTON STATE
Is a dog owner in Washington legally responsible for injuries caused when their pooch bites someone? Because of Washington’s dog bite statute, the answer is usually an easy yes. However, it’s often not that simple. Over the years I’ve run across some less clear-cut situations involving animal attacks. What if the animal in question is… Read More »
IF YOU WELCOME 2021 WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY, DO SO SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY
New Year’s evokes visions of celebrations and fresh starts. Never has this been more true than it is this year. Even though COVID-19 and the ongoing social distancing guidelines should make this a New Year’s Eve one we could forget, it will likely be one we will remember for the rest of our lives…. Read More »
CASE UPDATE: PERILLO V. ISLAND COUNTY, ET. AL.
In a recent blog post, I discussed the ability to bring a claim against the government and a limitation on the type of claim that can be brought. These are the concepts of sovereign immunity and the public duty doctrine. As luck would have it, the Court of Appeals issued an opinion dealing with these concepts… Read More »
SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY AND THE PUBLIC DUTY DOCTRINE
Bringing a claim against the government can be tricky for a number of reasons, from learning who the correct agency might be, to getting proper service of a tort claim notice, to litigating a claim against the government and its vast resources. Another consideration is whether the claim being brought is the right type… Read More »
A WINTER SIDEWALK REMINDER
That biting chill of winter, if not already here, will soon be upon us. In the age of COVID-19, with gyms either still closed or less appealing to those wanting to stay active, the homebound looking to simply get out for some fresh air, and deliveries of goods to homes abounding, there may well… Read More »
