Personal Injury Litigation - Case Examples
Chemical Plant Explosion - (Settlement Amount Confidential)
MOSES LAKE - Our client was severely burned externally and internally when a high-pressure gas line exploded and released several extremely hazardous chemicals. We contended that the gas line had suffered corrosion and cracking and was not of sufficient thickness to contain the high-temperature high-pressure gasses. After arguing that the plant operator grossly neglected the gas pipe, trial counsel secured a multi-million dollar settlement for the three plaintiffs.
Construction Site Accident - $1 million
BELLEVUE - Our client was injured when a trench in which he was working collapsed. After an independent investigation, we concluded that the construction company and the engineering design firm failed to design and maintain a safe work environment. A trial judge dismissed parts of our claim, but we appealed the decision and won. Shortly after the appeal victory, we resolved the matter for $1 million.
Emergency Vehicle Collision - $1.2 million
RENTON - Our client was struck and seriously injured when an emergency vehicle that ran a red light hit her vehicle. Upon investigation, we discovered that the emergency vehicle had outpaced a system designed to allow the emergency vehicle to receive green lights at each intersection by electronically manipulating the signals. We settled the case with the municipality that operated the emergency vehicle for $1.2 million.
Child Fall - $1.3 million
RENTON - Our client's child was learning to walk when the toddler leaned against a glass window. The door gave way and the child fell two stories, suffering a brain injury. We filed suit against the glass installer as well as the condominium association claiming negligence among other claims. We received a $1.3 million settlement on behalf of our clients.
Construction Site Accident - $500,000
MOSES LAKE - Our client was working on a construction site when he fell through an unsecured roof opening and landed on a steel beam. He suffered significant injuries and spent several months recovering. We filed suit against the construction companies involved, claiming that they failed to provide a secure workplace. We reached a $500,000 settlement of behalf of our client.
Police Pursuit / Wrongful Death - $600,000
SNOHOMISH COUNTY- We represented the estate of a 22-year-old college student. The student was traveling in his vehicle when a vehicle in the midst of an unrelated, high-speed pursuit struck his car, killing the young man. Upon investigation, we learned the officers were pursuing a vehicle because it had expired license tabs. We claimed that the pursuit was unnecessary and unlawful, and the officers' actions were a direct cause of the wrongful death. We settled the case with the municipalities for $600,000.
