Accident News

You might have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Washington if your loved one is killed because of another person’s negligence or wrongful act. Here are a few examples of recent wrongful death claims filed in Washington: Case Example 1 In 2013,… Read On

Millions of people are bitten by dogs in the United States every year, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Unfortunately, almost one in five of those who are bitten need medical treatment. Dog bites can become infected and cause certain… Read On

Statistically, dogs bite about one in seventy Americans every year. Many of these bites come from large breed Mastiff dogs, such as Rottweilers, pit bulls, German shepherds, Doberman pinschers, and bulldogs. About twenty percent of these victims receive treatment in a hospital emergency room. Complications… Read On

States generally process traffic accidents in one of two ways, either by no-fault rules or by negligence or tort. Tort states assign blame to one or the other driver based on evidence gathered at the scene, police reports, and witness statements. In some cases, they… Read On

If you’ve been involved in a car accident, your initial reaction is probably shock. Even relatively minor accidents can be terrifying when they happen. It’s hard to keep your wits about you. Nonetheless, there is a best practice for dealing with a car accident directly… Read On

In the state of Washington, you can sue for pain and suffering and emotional distress if you’re involved in a car accident. Economic and Non- Economic Damages In a personal injury claim, plaintiffs are entitled to both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages include: Property… Read On

After an accident, many clients come to us confused about what to do. They know they need compensation to cover ever-increasing medical bills and to replace lost wages, but they don’t know who to even contact to get the money they need. This is where… Read On

At Kapuza Lighty, PLLC, we understand that the legal process is confusing and intimidating for most people. We meet clients every day who have suffered terrible injuries and need compensation but don’t know what to do. One option is to file a lawsuit in court… Read On