Seattle Wrongful Death Lawyers
At the Bernard Law Group, we understand that the death of a loved one may be very difficult, especially if the death was untimely and the result of another person's negligence. If your loved one passed away due to a preventable death caused by an accident, malpractice, defective product or any other avoidable reason, he or she may have been the victim of a "wrongful death". If you would like to discuss your Seattle wrongful death case with an experienced Washington wrongful death attorney please contact Bernard Law Group today for a free consultation. We represent the loved ones of wrongful death victims throughout Washington and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
As a surviving family member of a wrongful death victim in Seattle Washington, you have the right to hold the negligent party accountable for their actions, and may be able to recover damages due to your loved one's death by filing a Washington wrongful death lawsuit. The damages you may be entitled to may include compensation to pay for medical bills, funeral expenses, loss of wages (possibly future estimated losses), and pain and suffering.
Every wrongful death case in Washington is unique and involves elements which must be thoroughly examined and investigated, which is why it is imperative that you hire a Seattle wrongful death lawyer who is skilled in the area of Washington wrongful death law. Listed below is just a sample of case results that our Washington wrongful death law firm has recovered on behalf of the families of wrongful death victims:
Confidential Settlement
Ford Van rollover on I-5 due to inherent instability causing the death of two occupants from massive head injuries as well as injuries to 10 other passengers. Bernard Law Group teamed with Geragos and Geragos of Los Angeles to pursue a lawsuit against Ford Motor Company for designing an unsafe product. Experts determined that the defects in the design of the van were the primary if not the only reason for the fatal injuries, allowing the case to settle at mediation for a confidential amount.
$1,525,000.00 Settlement
Automobile accident caused by a driver who was over-served alcohol at a restaurant/bar. Fatal injuries sustained by one passenger in vehicle hit by drunk driver and severe head injuries sustained by another passenger. Defendants claimed passengers entered vehicle with a drunk driver raising contributory negligence issues.
$950,000.00 Settlement plus a lifetime annuity for the children in excess of $5,000,000.00.
Fatality involving a defective part that caused a helicopter to crash onto the plaintiff. The deceased was a Hispanic immigrant who worked as a janitor and was survived by two children and a common law spouse.
$400,000.00 Settlement
70 year old woman who was a resident of a nursing care facility. She was dropped by an attendant who was attempting to transfer her from the bed to the wheelchair. She sustained serious injuries which ultimately resulted in her death. Nursing home was in violation of failing to comply with the care plan.
Washington laws are particularly complex and tough when it comes to wrongful death cases throughout the State. It is important to contact Bernard Law Group as soon after the incident as possible, which will allow our Washington wrongful death lawyers to fully investigate the death of your loved one and file all necessary documents within Washington' statutes of limitations. If someone you love has died in Washington and you believe it was the caused by the negligence or recklessness of another person, contact Bernard Law Group immediately for a free consultation.
The Bernard Law Group represents clients throughout the State of Washington, including the following areas:
- Bellevue
- Bellingham
- Everett
- Olympia
- Portland
- Seattle
- Spokane
- Tacoma
- Vancouver Washington
- Wenatchee
- Yakima
IF YOUR LOVED ONE HAS BEEN THE VICTIM OF WRONGFUL DEATH IN WASHINGTON, CALL TODAY FOR A FREE CONSULTATION!
