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The silence in a home after a sudden loss feels heavy, but the legal system in our region provides a specific path for families to hold reckless parties accountable for their choices.  Pierce County handles wrongful death cases through the civil court system, where families seek financial recovery for the support and companionship they…

In a Washington State wrongful death claim, certain surviving family members can recover tangible losses such as final medical expenses, funeral and burial costs, and lost income, as well as non-economic damages including loss of consortium, care, guidance, and affection. These recoverable damages allow family members to seek compensation when a loved one dies…

If a loved one was killed in a car accident in Washington State, surviving family members generally have the right to file a wrongful death claim within three years of the date of death, seek compensation for financial and emotional losses, and request a court-appointed personal representative to bring the claim on behalf of…

Losing a loved one is one of the most painful things anyone can ever endure, and when they are suddenly taken away, it only makes it worse. On top of your grief, you have paperwork to deal with and, in many cases, hospital bills from their life-saving treatments, among many other burdens. Family members…