Premises liability, a foundational aspect of personal injury law, requires property owners to ensure safety on their premises to prevent accidents caused by unsafe conditions. This legal principle gains significant relevance in urban settings like Spokane, where maintaining public sidewalks presents challenges. Although sidewalks are public assets, property owners in Washington bear the responsibility for […]
In 2017 Everett, Washington initiated a landmark lawsuit against Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin. This marked a significant moment in the battle against the opioid crisis. This legal action emphasized the impact of aggressive pharmaceutical marketing on opioid addiction and its devastating effects on communities. Everett’s lawsuit showcased the potential for municipalities to utilize […]
If your family has lost a loved one because of someone else’s wrongful acts or omissions, Washington State law may give you the right to file a wrongful death claim against that person. Doing so can allow you to recover compensation for the financial and emotional losses you’ve suffered as a result of your loss. […]
If you’ve been hurt in a motor vehicle accident someone else caused, you may file an insurance claim against their policy to recover compensation for medical bills, car repair expenses, and lost income from missed work. Insurance companies employ “adjusters” to investigate and process claims. After you file a car accident claim, the insurance company […]
In 2018, a serious pedestrian accident in Spokane brought to the forefront the city’s responsibility for the safety of its residents. Benjamin Gedeon, struck by a vehicle at a North Spokane crosswalk, suffered life-altering injuries, leading to a significant legal case against the city. The incident not only highlighted the inherent risks pedestrians face but […]
The table and charts below, show Spokane auto accident data from WSDOT between 2015 and 2023. The numbers reveal an overall upward trend in fatal and suspected serious injury incidents, peaking at 26 in 2021, but remaining high at 18 in 2023. Similarly, incidents involving suspected serious injuries increased from 59 in 2015 to 108 […]
