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Product Liability Insurance versus Products and Completed Operations CoveragePosted in Blog,Personal Injury,Safety Tips on May 23, 2022
Owning a company can be risky. Business owners can face liability in many situations, from injuries caused by employees or hazards on their commercial properties to harm caused by dangerous and defective products. To protect their financial interests in these situations, business owners carry various types of liability insurance. When it comes to defective products,
Product Liability versus Personal Injury ClaimsPosted in Personal Injury,Safety Tips on May 20, 2022
An unexpected injury or illness can significantly disrupt your life. In many cases, the actions of another person, company, or even government agency are responsible for the hardships that you experience. If you are injured due to factors outside of your control, you may qualify for legal action. There are many legal pathways available to
Product Liability versus General LiabilityPosted in Personal Injury,Safety Tips on May 17, 2022
Washington businesses can face consequences if their actions or the actions of their employees cause harm to others. When a business injures a person or damages his or her property, the victim has the right to file a lawsuit against the entity and recover compensation for his or her losses. Just like motor vehicle drivers
Product Liability versus Errors & Omissions (E&O)Posted in Blog,Personal Injury,Safety Tips on May 15, 2022
In Washington, manufacturers are subject to liability if they release a defective product and subsequently injure a customer. Product liability lawsuits can reach tens of thousands to even millions of dollars, which can significantly impact a business. To protect their interests, these manufacturers often purchase general liability insurance, as well as errors and omissions (E&O)
Product Liability versus Defective ProductsPosted in Blog,Personal Injury,Safety Tips on May 10, 2022
Consumers are exposed to dangerous and defective products every year, leading to serious injuries and illnesses. If you are injured by a product defect, you may wonder what your options are for seeking justice. In Washington, people who are injured by defective products have the right to file a lawsuit against the responsible manufacturer. Known
Product Liability: Is It the Fault of the Manufacturer or Distributor?Posted in Personal Injury,Safety Tips on May 5, 2022
Product liability lawsuits arise when a consumer encounters a dangerous and defective product. A product defect can cause serious harm to customers, leading to severe injuries like broken bones and burns, as well as the development of serious illnesses like cancer. By filing a lawsuit, victims of these dangerous products can recover financial compensation for
How Do You Identify a Brain Injury After a Slip and Fall?Posted in Brain Injury,Personal Injury on April 28, 2022
Slip and fall accidents can happen at any time, in any place. Hazards like spilled liquids, improperly stored equipment, uneven surfaces, and more can lead to serious accidents and severe injuries, including traumatic brain injury (TBI). If you are injured in a slip and fall accident, it can be difficult to know whether you have
Will I Need to Get My Deposition Taken in a Slip and Fall Case?Posted in Pedestrian Safety,Personal Injury on April 25, 2022
Slip and fall accidents can be serious incidents. It’s common for victims to experience painful injuries as well as financial hardship due to medical bills and lost wages. If you are injured in a slip and fall accident, you could recover compensation for these losses by filing a personal injury lawsuit. There are many stages
Timeline for a Slip and Fall LawsuitPosted in Pedestrian Safety,Personal Injury on April 22, 2022
Slip and fall accidents can lead to serious injuries. If you are injured in one of these accidents and believe that a property owner’s negligence is to blame, you could pursue compensation by filing a lawsuit. While many cases settle before reaching the courtroom, some slip-and-fall lawsuits can take up to a year or longer
What Is the Statute of Limitations in a Slip and Fall Case?Posted in Personal Injury,Wrongful Death on April 19, 2022
Victims of slip and fall accidents have the right to pursue compensation by filing a personal injury lawsuit. If you believe that you qualify for this litigation, it is important to act quickly. Washington law sets a deadline, known as the statute of limitations, for filing slip and fall accident claims. If you do not