Many parents may fear the time when their child receives a driver’s license and starts to drive the family car. The real fear is if the child causes a serious car accident.
The important question is: Can the parents be held legally responsible for that car accident? In a word, yes.
In Washington, there is a law [...]
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Parents Beware: You Can Be Held Responsible for Your Child’s Car Accident l Seattle Injury Lawyer
Backing Up Accident Causes Death of Child l Seattle Injury Attorney
KOMO 4 News reports that a 5-year-old child was killed when the child’s father was backing his vehicle out of the driveway in Newcastle. The child apparently ran to the rear of the vehicle without the father’s knowledge.
Unfortunately, “backing up” accidents become more common as the weather gets nicer and more children start to play [...]
3-year-old Boy Dies Following Brain Injury Received at U.W. Medical Clinic l Seattle Accident Attorney
The Seattle Post Intelligencer reports that a 3 year-old boy received a severe brain injury at the University of Washington Medical Clinic at Roosevelt, and then later died.
KOMO TV reports that the boy’s name is Noah B. Bishop. The King County Medical Examiner has stated the cause of death was cerebral and cerebellar laceration and [...]
Understanding Wrongful Death Law in Washington l Seattle Accident Attorney
The death of a person that is caused by the conduct of another party may give rise to a “wrongful death” claim. A wrongful death is one where a person dies due to the unlawful conduct of another person or entity. The unlawful conduct can be intentional (e.g., assault or murder) or unintentional (i.e. negligent [...]
Dallas Daycare Center Sued for Wrongful Death of 2-year-old l Seattle Accident Attorney
Here’s a story about every parent’s worst nightmare. A daycare center in Dallast, Texas has been sued for the wrongful death of a 2 year-old child.
The attorneys who have filed the case, The Rasansky Firm, allege that the Woodbridge Day School failed to help or monitor the young child after she ingested a small rock. [...]
Children and Bicycle Accidents l Seattle Child Accident Lawyer
With the onset of spring weather, more children will be riding their bikes on and off our neighborhood streets. As a proud sponsor of Star 101.5 FM’s “Bike for Kids” Davis Law Group is very interested in keeping children safe while they ride their bikes. The program gives away a free bicycle to one child each [...]
Settlement of Child Accident Claims Require Court Approval l Seattle Accident Attorney
Here at Davis Law Group, we represent a lot of accident victims involving children. These are tragic cases because the victims are so young and vulnerable. What most parents don’t know is that Washington law requires that all child injury settlements must be approved by the Superior Court.
Washington’s law states that in every settlement of [...]
Child Hit by Car and Airlifted to Harborview Medical Center l Seattle Auto Accident Attorney
Marysville, WA
This report is every parent’s worst nightmare. On Saturday, February 7, 2009, a young child was hit by a car while crossing the streets of 55th Avenue NE at 95th Street NE in the city of Marysville, Washington.
The child’s injuries appear serious given that he or she was transported by helicopter to Harborview Medical [...]