Generally, an employee cannot sue his employer for negligence. Pursuant to the Washington Industrial Insurance Act, commonly known as worker’s compensation, the exclusive remedy for an on-the-job injury is a worker’s compensation claim. An employer is immune from a suit brought by his employee. Historically, workers, through legislation, agreed to give up their rights to […]
Whether you prefer dogs or cats or enjoy both, the reality is that pets can be unpredictable. This is especially true of dogs. Whatever the situation and however calm and friendly a dog might be, they are still dangerous and may bite. If you or a loved one has sustained a dog bite injury, it […]
There are many situations in which pursuing a personal injury claim would not be a valuable expenditure of your time, money, and effort. Making a personal injury claim to an insurance company is a difficult, expensive, and time-consuming matter. If you are forced to file a lawsuit, that difficulty, expense, and effort are increased a […]
The proceedings for a personal injury claim are controlled and impacted by a large number of variables. While there is certainly no cookie-cutter process that applies to all claims, the following general considerations apply in most cases. Because each personal injury claim is unique, our recommendation is to always speak to an attorney at Russell […]
There are many images used by lawyers to illustrate the unstated realities that underlie the real-life dramas on display in our courtrooms. One such image well-known to lawyers is the iceberg. The iceberg is a useful image because, as we all know, the vast majority of the mass of an iceberg is below the surface […]
One of the most common questions we receive is whether or not private retirement benefits play a role in Social Security benefits. The answer is yes—and no. Let’s explain. Title 2 Benefits In one respect, Social Security doesn’t care if you are a millionaire or are struggling to make ends meet. If you have worked, […]
