How to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Washington
The loss of a beloved family member always feels wrong, but when the death was entirely preventable and occurred due to someone else’s careless, reckless, or wrongful actions, a Washington wrongful death lawsuit helps close family members achieve a sense of justice and accountability. A successful wrongful death claim also compensates those left behind...
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When Does a Death Qualify for Wrongful Death?
The aftermath of a loved one’s death is always a distressing, emotionally wrought time, but when the death was unexpected and preventable, it’s even more traumatic for loved ones left behind. Family members who’ve lost a loved one suffer the emotional and economic hardships that come from losing the support and guidance of a...
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Man fatally hit by suspected DUI driver while walking dog in Firecrest
PIERCE COUNTY, WA -- A 70-year-old man died Monday, a day after being hit by a vehicle while walking his dog in a Firecrest residential area, reports The News Tribune. The fatal incident occurred in the 700 block of Claremont Street on Sunday, November 28, shortly before 6:15 a.m. According to Firecrest police, a...
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Woman dies after hit-and-run involving suspected DUI driver in Tacoma
PIERCE COUNTY, WA -- A 67-year-old woman died early Thursday morning after a suspected drunk driver rear-ended a vehicle on Interstate 5 near downtown Tacoma, reports The Chronicle. Authorities said the fatal collision occurred in the southbound lanes near Portland Avenue East at approximately 2:20 a.m. A preliminary investigation shows a man was driving...
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Motorcyclist fatally hit by suspected DUI driver in Kent intersection
KING COUNTY, WA -- A 33-year-old man died Sunday morning after being hit by a vehicle while riding a motorcycle in the East Hill-Meridian area near Kent, according to Kent Reporter. Kent police responded to the scene at the intersection of 124th Avenue Southeast and Southeast 202nd Place shortly after 3:00 a.m. Officers arrived...
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One killed, two hurt in multi-vehicle crash at Shoreline intersection
KING COUNTY, WA -- One person was killed Tuesday night in a multi-car hit-and-run collision that injured two others in Shoreline, reports FOX 13 Seattle. According to Shoreline Fire Department, the incident occurred at the intersection of North 185th Street and Linden Avenue North, near Aurora Avenue North, shortly before 7:00 p.m. It was...
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Woman dies after collision involving suspected DUI driver in Puyallup
PIERCE COUNTY, WA -- A 54-year-old woman was fatally injured Saturday afternoon when a vehicle she was in collided with a tree off State Route 512 in Puyallup, reports The News Tribune. Washington State Patrol said the wreck occurred on the eastbound lanes of the freeway near Canyon Road East at approximately 12:30 p.m....
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