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Most people don’t think about their safety when they’re walking through their apartment’s parking lot, along the sidewalk of a hotel, or through the aisles of their local grocery store. But the truth of the matter is that these premises are oftentimes more dangerous...
En un accidente automovilístico o un acoso, es fácil identificar quién debe ser responsable por los daños, y dónde la víctima puede buscar la indemnización por las facturas médicas y otros daños que resultan de su herida. Pero ¿qué pasa si usted se lastima en un...
The Seattle area is famous for its rain, but it also occasionally gets snow -- certainly not as some parts of the country, but enough to create difficulties for its residents. If it gets deep enough, cities may have to send out plows to clear the streets. In some...
In a society where we are pet moms and pet dads, and where a dog is man’s best friend, it’s troubling to contemplate the harm your pet dog might cause. But even the gentlest dog can be provoked, and accidents can happen. Strict liability for dog bites In Washington,...
While shopping at Seattle stores, people expect that they will be able to find and purchase certain items. They also expect that they will be safe while in the store. For better or worse, customers generally focus on what they are looking for and not always what may...
The Washington State Supreme Court has expanded the rules regarding premises liability in a decision in the case of Johnson vs the State of Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board. This court ruling expanded the liability of landowners regarding the legal concept of “reasonably foreseeable unsafe conditions.” Prior to the court decision, property owners had the duty to discover a dangerous…
A warm summer day and a cool swimming pool sound like a perfect combination, but only when the waters are safe. Swimming pools present a number of risks, from drownings to diving injuries, and it is the responsibility of the property owner to minimize these dangers. If an owner allows a swimmer to be injured because of a safety hazard,…
When you move into a new apartment building or rent out an office space, you do so trusting that the property is secure and free of any danger. You justifiably believe that you can go about your day as normal without the risk of suffering a serious injury. Sadly, that is not always the case in Seattle. Whether you are…
By Pendergast Law on November 13, 2019 We never get tired of cheering when Seahawks football season comes around, and this year is no different! We also never tire of is making sure our friends and neighbors in the Seattle community enjoy the football season safely when taking in a game at CenturyLink Field. In order to help ensure your…
By Pendergast Law on August 10, 2018 There is nothing more depressing and unlucky than getting physically hurt while on vacation. A time that should have been spent having fun and relaxing in the sun turns into a scary situation where medical treatment might be necessary. Summer is here, and with the boom of Airbnb, almost anyone can enjoy a…
