Plaintiff’s do not have to prove they were physically injured when suing for battery. All they have to prove is an unlawful contact of his person, such as the defendant grabbed the plaintiff’s arm.
Property owners can be held liable for using deadly force to defend their property except when used in self-defense.
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Washington Wrongful Death Lawyer
At the law firm of Rick H. Merrill, we understand that all the compensation you could possible receive will never bring back a lost loved one. The compassionate and caring staff at our firm respects what your family is going through when you have lost a loved one through someone else’s negligence. A wrongful death lawsuit can be brought against the party at fault to hold them accountable for their negligence, mal-practice or refusal to act when necessary to save the life of another person.
A spouse or family deserves to have someone on their side to help them through their difficult time of loss and help to protect their rights with insurance companies. Many times the insurance company will bring about more stress for the family by refusing to pay what they deserve. Rick H. Merrill can negotiate with insurance companies for the family and get a fair and just compensation for them.
Rick H. Merrill’s expertise in wrongful death cases can establish the negligence of the responsible party. He is a well seasoned wrongful death attorney who is skillful in wrongful death and personal injury laws. Our firm has been successful in wrongful death suits and can recover the highest possible damages for the family of a wrongful death victim. Many times the family has suffered the loss of income when the bread earner has been wrongfully killed. The chances for a child’s extended education can be suddenly lost. Many other practical matters need to be taken into consideration and the family is not mentally or emotionally able to do so after a recent loss of a loved one. The emotional pain and suffering for the family can just be too overwhelming. Hiring an experienced wrongful death lawyer may not be what the family wants to do at the time, but it is the best action for the family to take to ensure their rights and to help stabilize their future after the tragic loss of their loved one.
Wrongful Death of a Child
The National Institute of Health statistics show that the leading cause of death among children under the age of 18 is some type of an accident. In many of these accidents, a person or company may have been able to prevent the accident and subsequent death of a child. No parent would ever think that bringing a lawsuit for a child’s death could heal their grief. Some comfort can be found for the grieving parent however, when they are able to hold the responsible party accountable for their negligent actions or inaction in preventing an accident from happening by fixing a problem they are aware of.
Whether the grief you are suffering is due to the wrongful action of a spouse, parent or child, do not hesitate to get immediate legal counsel from Rick H. Merrill. Like many other lawsuits, there are statutes of limitations that require you file a wrongful death claim before it runs out. Call (425) 259-4972 to schedule an appointment to discuss your case.