Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)

• New Year's Fireworks Accident Injures Five

  Ryan Nute | January 01, 2007 2:14 PM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  A fireworks explosion at a home in Auburn, Washington caused five people to suffer first and second degree burns. Two were arrested.Apparently the explosion started when a device was ignited in an occupied room.Some of the injured persons may have claims against the person(s) who iginited the fireworks.Read more: King-5

• Local Dog Breed Bans at Issue

  Ryan Nute | January 01, 2007 2:01 PM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  Pit bulls and Rottweilers are the targets of proposed ordinances in two towns. Should they be defined as "potentially dangerous" or banned outright?The Richland council rejected a proposed ordinance while the Royal City council approved a ban on pit bulls and Rottweilers.As one might expect, the issue was hotly debated. Unfortunately many owners of dangerous dogs lack insurance coverage or...

• Skyway Girl Maimed by Pit Bull

  Ryan Nute | December 23, 2006 5:39 PM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  8-year old Leneeka Warren was attacked by a pit bull on December 15, 2006.Reportedly the dog was being handled by a pair of teenage boys when it got loose. Leneeka spent nine hours in the emergency room at Harborview Medical Center. Civl and criminal charges may be issued. Additionally, Leneeka likely has civil tort claims against the boys who handled the dog and possibly the dog's owner. ...

• Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

  Michael Myers | December 19, 2006 12:36 PM | 0 CommentsSeattle, WA

  At least 100 people, including one man who died, suffered carbon monoxide poisoning after they dragged generators and charcoal grills inside to stay warm following widespread power outages in Western Washington. A 26-year-old Kirkland man was found dead in his home yesterday with a generator running in the living room. Other victims as young as 11 months were treated at Seattle-area hospitals...

• Dispute Over Trail Safety in Thurston County

  Ryan Nute | December 18, 2006 10:01 AM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  Recreational trails are a valuable public resource. But as a dispute in Thurston County demonstrates, there is often room for disagreement about trail use and safety issues.The Capital Bicycle Club wants to use posts rather than gates at highway intersections along Thurston County's Chehalis Western and Yelm Tenino recreation trails. Officials are concerned that posts would cause bicyclists to...

• Man Gets Arm Caught in Meat Grinder

  Michael Myers | December 17, 2006 8:35 PM | 0 CommentsSeattle, WA

  A 24-year-old man was seriously injured Thursday when his arm was caught in a meat grinder at a Bellevue meat market. The man was working at Golden Steer Choice Meats when his left hand got caught in the grinder. He was transported to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. The Food and Drug Administration and Labor and Industries. While Washington law prevents the man from suing his employer,...

• Worker Injured When Arm Caught in Meat Grinder

  Ryan Nute | December 14, 2006 12:04 PM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  An employee of Golden Steer Choice Meats was injured Thursday when his left arm became caught in a meat grinder. He was transported by ambulance to Harborview Medical Center. The accident is being investigated by safety officials.The injured employee (Robert Frye) will likely have a workers' compensation claim for his injuries. Depending on the facts he may also have claims against the...

• Archdiocese in Portland Settles Suit

  Michael Myers | December 13, 2006 5:56 AM | 0 CommentsSeattle, WA

  Just about all of the victims of sexual abuse by priests in Western Oregon have entered into a settlement with the Roman Catholic church. The victims will receive about $50,000,000 from the Church's insurance companies and an undisclosed amount from the Church itself. Based on earlier payouts the total received by victims will be approximately $1,000,000 each. These victims have shown just...

• Toy Firm Settles in Death of Redmond Toddler

  Michael Myers | October 29, 2006 10:48 AM | 0 CommentsSeattle, WA

  The company that manufactured a magnetic toy blamed in the death of a 22-month-old Redmond boy settled lawsuits Wednesday with his parents and 13 other families for $13.5 million.A personal injury or products liability claim should be considered any time a child is injured or dies. Of course some accidents just happen. But for those incidents that could have been avoided, compensation should...

• Toy Firm Settles in Death of Redmond Toddler(2)

  Michael Myers | October 29, 2006 10:48 AM | 0 CommentsSeattle, WA

  The company that manufactured a magnetic toy blamed in the death of a 22-month-old Redmond boy settled lawsuits Wednesday with his parents and 13 other families for $13.5 million.A personal injury or products liability claim should be considered any time a child is injured or dies. Of course some accidents just happen. But for those incidents that could have been avoided, compensation should...