Personal Injury Articles & FAQ

Living in the agricultural center of Washington State, we have a lot of tractors in Yakima County. Farming is central to our economy, and we are proud to be one of the world’s leading producers of hops, apples, and some of the best wine in… Read On

If you signed a liability waiver but later sustained injuries, you might believe you have no legal recourse. In Washington, you might still have the right to pursue legal action, however, depending on the details of your case. Liability waivers are commonly used in health… Read On

Washington State has some of the most beautiful scenery in the nation, so it comes as no surprise that this is a very popular state for motorcycles. If you decide to purchase a motorcycle, it is important that you understand the laws and insurance required… Read On

Although nobody anticipates suffering a serious or debilitating injury in an accident or because of another party’s wrongdoing, accidents and injuries happen all the time. When you sustain an injury in Yakima or the surrounding area, it is important to consider filing a personal injury… Read On

Although you are not legally required to have a personal injury lawyer in Washington, having an attorney on your side offers a number of significant advantages. An experienced attorney brings an in-depth knowledge of the law to your case. Your attorney understands how to negotiate… Read On

If a loved one died while in a nursing home, you deserve answers and information about their death. Although many nursing home residents die from natural causes, many more are wrongfully injured, abused, neglected, or otherwise subjected to unnecessary harm. If the victim died due… Read On

The purpose of bringing a lawsuit or seeking a settlement after a car accident is to compensate you for your economic losses. These are monetary losses you suffer as a direct result of the car accident, and for many people with serious injuries it includes… Read On

When a loved one suffers debilitating or fatal injuries in an accident, it can devastate the victim’s family. In addition to financial devastation, family members’ lives are changed forever from the loss of the relationship they previously enjoyed with the victim. If someone else’s wrongful… Read On

Certain family members have the right to seek compensation when their loved one dies because of another person’s negligence or wrongful act. This is done by filing a wrongful death lawsuit. Here the experienced wrongful death attorneys at Kapuza Lighty, PLLC answer a few common… Read On

In Washington State, victims in personal injury cases cannot recover punitive damages. Washington is one of only four states which do not allow punitive damages in personal injury cases. This means that victims cannot seek extra damages when injuries result from intentional, outrageous, or reckless… Read On