Accidental Death

Seattle, WA

Types of Accidental Death

An actionable accidental death can occur anywhere. Some examples of where a wrongful death case may be appropriate include:

An experienced accidental death attorney can evaluate your situation and ascertain whether you should mount an accidental death lawsuit. The sooner you contact an attorney about your case the better so that evidence can be preserved and the facts surrounding the death can be investigated.

Plaintiff has the burden of proof

In an accidental death in Seattle, WA lawsuit, the burden of proof rests on the party or parties bringing the action (the “plaintiff”), who are usually the dependents and beneficiaries of the victim. Experienced accidental death attorneys know how to prove the elements of a Seattle accidental death lawsuit. The plaintiff must show that the defendant had an obligation to prevent or refrain from causing the circumstances which led to the wrongful death of the victim. In addition, the plaintiff in an accidental death lawsuit in Seattle must show the damages that were caused as a result of the conduct of the defendant.

You must file your claim within the statutory period

Laws called statutes of limitations restrict the time period that a person can file a lawsuit. In most cases, a Seattle accidental death claim must be filed within three years of the date of death.

If you have suffered the family trauma of a Seattle accidental death, contact the Corrie Yackulic Law Firm, PLLC to speak to a highly regarded Seattle wrongful death attorney about your case. Let us put our effective representation to work for you.