Wrongful Death
How Hospitals Try to Avoid Liability in Wrongful Death Cases
Hospitals are supposed to be safe places. You go to one for medical care and healing. However, sometimes they become dangerous, even deadly. Errors in healthcare have become a leading cause of injury and death. Washington State’s hospitals are no strangers to things like negligence, malpractice, and even wrongful deaths. When someone you love dies…
Read MoreHow Washington Calculates Loss of Consortium in Wrongful Death Claims
In this life, there are two things you simply cannot put a price on: Love and loss. Regardless of age, background or circumstance, the unexpected loss of a spouse or partner can be Earth-shattering and life-altering for those left behind. Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, however, can be even more devastating…
Read MoreCan You File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit if the Death Occurred Due to a Medical Mistake?
Tragically, mothers may die, fetuses may be born stillborn, and babies may never make it out of the hospital because of medical malpractice. Many people of all ages may die because doctors fail to diagnose their health disorder or delay the diagnosis. Medical errors that may be fatal include surgical or anesthesia mistakes, the failure…
Read MoreCan You Sue for Fetal Death in Washington State?
Expecting a baby is supposed to be a joyous time in a person’s life. However, when an expectant mother finds out that her unborn child’s heart is no longer beating and she will not be bringing them home from the hospital, it can cause overwhelming amounts of grief. If this is the case for you,…
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