Your job interview went well. Most of it was done online, and now you complete an in-person interview at the company’s downtown location. Strolling to your car while in a nearby parking ramp, your optimistic thoughts are abruptly interrupted when someone accosts you....
Premises Liability
Stage barrier collapse injures dozens, including four seriously
Stage barriers in Washington and throughout the country are a familiar sight at outdoor events, especially musical performances. Audience members frequently press against these barriers for a better view of the performers. Whether they succeed is a question that has...
Some businesses have no business running nursing homes
The scene at HCR ManorCare nursing home when state inspectors visited was one that could sadden even the most reserved administrator. Patients were found unkempt and dirty, claiming they were lucky to receive minimal personal care every once in a blue moon. Patients...
Understanding a landowner’s duty of care to a social guest
When residents of Seattle visit their friends, legal liability is probably not in the forefront of the guest's or homeowner's mind. Nevertheless, serious injuries often occur in the context of a social visit, and an overview of the law of homeowner liability may...
What is an “attractive nuisance”?
Parents with small children may be amazed by their kids' capacities to find fun in basic household items. A child may have a room full of new toys but may derive more entertainment from the box they arrived in than from the actual products their parents purchased from...
Legal status affects premises liability
When a person goes onto another person's land as a guest of some kind, the visitor can generally expect that the owner will provide them with a reasonably safe environment. Washington law provides that the owner has a duty of care to visitors. If the owner's...
Individuals have a duty to keep their properties safe
After living in a home for a period of time, a Washington resident may come to understand the unique quirks and characteristics of their residence. They may know which steps squeak when they are stepped on, or they may know where the floor bows and is not level. They...
What are my options after suffering a dog bite?
A dog bite or attack can inflict serious physical injuries on a Washington victim. Immediately after the attack, a victim should seek medical attention to make sure their health is not threatened and they are not at risk of contracting a serious illness. Once a victim...
Slip-and-fall injuries can have serious consequences
Clean floors, wet floor signs and level sidewalks are all things we may take for granted as we run errands and visit local establishments. Going about our daily lives comes with an expectation of feeling safe and avoiding injury from a slippery floor or a hole in the...
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