“Losing a loved one is one of the most devastating and difficult realities of life. This is especially true if the death was at the hands of someone else, or because of someone else’s mistake or carelessness. There are so many confusing questions about what to do and where to turn for help… We believe it is a lawyer’s duty to assist people by giving good, useful, and helpful information in their moments of need.”

This important book is a comfort and help to anyone who has lost a loved one through someone else’s negligent or wrongful conduct, providing solid, compassionate, and understandable legal advice about wrongful death in Washington state.

Jason Epstein & Patrick Kang are partners at Premier Law Group PLLC in Seattle. They have handled thousands of personal injury cases, including many wrongful death claims.

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A necessity for defense counsel.

A casino bus traveling from New York City to Atlantic City has just crashed killing everyone including the driver. A witness reported that she saw the bus swerving from lane to lane. Another witness states that the bus passed him at approximately 20 mph over the speed limit. Worse yet, the driver’s record indicates a previous suspension for reckless driving. The file has just landed on your desk. Now what? In the face of clear liability on the part of your client, how do you defend your case? Where do you start?

What is the statute of limitations? What choice of law pertains? New York or New Jersey? First, you need to determine what type of case it is. This book is the ideal step-by-step guide for defense attorneys involved in a catastrophic death suit. For defense attorneys litigating a wrongful death suit, Evaluating and Reserving Wrongful Death and Personal Injury Cases is a “must have” reference.

Features:

Determining the type of case to be evaluated
Identify types of injuries and plead and potential causes of action
Identify named or potential co-defendants
Identify the settlement demand
Choice of law considerations
Identify existence of any choice of law issues
Identify likely jurisdictions
Determination of initial potential liability
Pre-litigation procedures
Determine whether any identified potential or filed cause of action requires the use of a pre-litigation procedure
Estimate affects and costs of pre-litigation procedure
Evaluating wrongful death, survival and related claims under state wrongful death actions
Identify underlying causes of action
Identify the decedent
Identify beneficiaries and allowable recovery
Calculating lost income, support, inheritance, savings, and/or loss earning capacity
Calculate lost services
Projecting jury verdicts and determining settlement values for intangible damages
Calculate survival action damages
Determine other possible awards
Determine availability and likelihood of factors increasing or decreasing awards
Determine total verdict range and settlement value
Evaluating personal injury and derivative claims and under common law personal injury actions
Identify underlying causes of action
Identify the claimants
Identify allowable recovery
List past and estimate future medical expenses
Calculating lost income and/or loss of earning capacity
Calculate lost services
Projecting jury verdicts and determining settlement values for intangible damages
Calculate derivative action damages
Spousal derivative actions
Derivative actions by parent of injured child
Determine other possible awards
Determine availability and likelihood of factors increasing or decreasing awards
Determine total verdict range and settlement value
Setting initial reserves
Determining advisability of early settlement
Scheduling further activity if an early settlement cannot be achieved

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Wrongful death claims can result from a number of scenarios, including those consequent of automobile accident, work accidents, and the negligent care that is sometimes found in disreputable nursing homes or adult-care facilities. All of these types of deaths and more could potentially be classified as wrongful death. In order to make an educated decision as to whether or not you have a claim for the wrongful death of a family member, you should consult with a wrongful death lawyer. He or she will be able to share with you the technicalities of wrongful death suits and help you determine whether or not your claim is valid.

Your wrongful death lawyer will also be qualified to help you decide how much your wrongful death claim is worth in your settlement. Wrongful death claims can vary greatly between each individual circumstance. In order to accurately establish how much your claim amounts to, you will need the advice and recommendations of your wrongful death lawyer. Your lawyer will also help you more fully understand exactly what your rights are as the family member of a wrongful death victim.

Many grieving family members win settlement on the wrongful death claims they pursue for their deceased relatives, but because settlement funds are typically dispersed in increments over time, some have difficulty paying for expensive funeral costs and possible medical fees that were incurred before their loved one passed on. If this is the case in your wrongful death suit, you may need the help provided by a pre-settlement loan. Many wrongful death lawyers in Los Angeles can help you find Pre-settlement financing loans for their clients who are unable, for one reason or another, to pay for their expenses as they wait for their settlement funds to be dispersed. A pre-settlement financing loan can help you cover the costs of an unexpected funeral, as well as bills that have gone unpaid because of lost income when you took off work to be in court or grieve for your family member. Once your begin receiving your settlement funds, these payments can be easily transferred to your financing agency as repayment for your loan.

Originally published here.

And another celebrity (why is she a celebrity again?) is busted for drugs?
Paris Hilton is charged with felony drug possession. She should be looking at time behind bars but will probably be given probation ?again. In Las Vegas, Nevada, a felony cocaine possession carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison.

The arresting officer wrote that, “As she began to open [the purse], I saw a small bindle of what I believed to be cocaine in a clear baggy begin to fall from the purse and into my hand”.

Does anything else really need to be said?

Giving her the benefit of the doubt, I’m sure Ms. Hilton knows better than to do drugs while driving down Las Vegas boulevard. But in the end, does she really care? Well, she probably didn’t at the time of the arrest but I’m sure she does now. Same old story. Too much time by someone with too much money.

Between Lindsey Lohan disregarding court orders and Mel Gibson threatening an ex girlfriend, isn’t it time to start holding people responsible for their wrongful conduct? Isn’t it time that some type of example takes place? Do you agree that regardless of who you are, it’s not OK to break the law and place others in harm’s way?

The fact of the matter is that illegal drug use in America is substantially contributing to our social and health costs to society. Annually, almost $67 billion is spent on drug related illness, death, and crime. In fact, Americans pay nearly $1,000 annually to cover the expense of unnecessary health care, extra law enforcement, auto accidents, crime, and lost productivity resulting from substance abuse.

We need to stand up and start holding people accountable one case at a time. If that means jail then so be it. If it means rehabilitation and education to fight addiction, then fine. A combination of both would probably be a deterrent to most.

More legal analysis and commentary?

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Courtesy of SpotLightSoundBite – - – March to Washington on October 23, 2010 Supported by ObamaCrimes.com with evidence proving that Obama aka Barry Seotoro is not eligible for the Presidency and the deceipt and cover-ups that have arisin during the investigation. Americans are waking up to the treason and tryanny spreading across the nation as our national security should be raising the red flag to Americans. Join Poker Face and ex-Pa Attorney General Phil Berg and his ObamaCrimes.com this Saturday from 12-4 in Washington DC Where: on the west lawn of the Capitol building (CONGRESS) Demanding that the illegal alien known as: Barack-Barry Hussein Soetero Obama Davis Marshall show his REAL birth certificate from Kenya Mainstream Blackout on Obama Crimes March to Washington 2010 www.youtube.com March to Washington on October 23, 2010 Supported by ObamaCrimes.com with evidence proving that Obama aka Barry Seotoro is not eligible for the Presidency and the deceipt and cover-ups that have arisin during the investigation. Americans are waking up to the treason and tryanny spreading across the nation as our national security should be raising the red flag to Americans. Mainstream Blackout on Obama Crimes March to Washington 2010.flv www.youtube.com Courtesy of SpotLightSoundBite – - – March to Washington on October 23, 2010 Supported by www.ObamaCrimes.com with evidence proving that Obama aka Barry Soetoro is not eligible for the Presidency and the deceit and cover-ups that have … ]]> http://www.wrongfuldeathlawyerwashington.com/2011/03/07/phil-berg-tells-us-obama-was-not-born-in-america---major-proof.html/feed 0 http://www.wrongfuldeathlawyerwashington.com/2010/08/26/top-10-ways-to-prevent-a-car-accident.html http://www.wrongfuldeathlawyerwashington.com/2010/08/26/top-10-ways-to-prevent-a-car-accident.html#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:31:59 +0000 Wrongful Death Lawyer Washington http://www.wrongfuldeathlawyerwashington.com/?page_id=252

Driving is one of the most dangerous and unpredictable activities we engage in on a regular bases. With over 6 million auto accidents every year in the United States we need to be on the defense in our daily commutes to protect ourselves as much as possible. Though you may not be the one at fault there are some ways to help prevent being involved in an auto accident.
1. Remove distractions. Distracted driving is blamed for 80% of traffic accidents according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Adiministration. Anything from cell phones to singing can significantly interfere with your ability to focus on the road ahead.

2. Avoid the left lane. According to research, most collisions happen in the left lane of a freeway. The left lane provides limited options for escape in case of an accident while the middle or right lane gives you more options. You are also more likely to receive a ticket when driving in the fast lane.

3. Survey the road ahead. Instead of only paying attention to the vehicle in front of you- make sure you pay attention to 3 or 4 cars ahead of you. This way you know what to expect and will be able to react more efficiently in case of emergency.

4. Keep your hands on the wheel. Grip the steering wheel at 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock. This will give you greater control of your vehicle, making it easier to maneuver in tough situations.

5. Check your blind spots. check your blind spots. Changing lanes without checking your blind spots is an easy way to have a collision.

6. Beware of intersections. A significant percentage of accidents happen at intersections from individuals running red lights or not paying attention to pedestrians etc. Try to slow down and watch out for changing lights and pedestrians. Do not slam on the gas the minute the light turns green- make sure to watch for other drivers running red lights.

7. You can’t judge a book by its cover, but you can judge a driver by his car. A lot can be inferred by the condition of a drivers car. A highly dinged and dented car can mean the driver is careless and frequently involved in accidents.

8. Know your car’s limits. Know what your car can and can’t do, so you can better react to road conditions. If you know your car’s breaks don’t stop on a dime- increase your following distance. If your car is not fast enough to pull in front of a vehicle- wait until it is safe.

9. Keep your vehicle maintained. I have seen many car accidents caused by vehicle malfunctions. Keep your car in repair- have it regularly tuned up. Keep up to date with new recalls on your vehicle- read any information sent to you by the manufacturer and pay attention to news tips on vehicle malfunctions.

10. Avoid nighttime driving. Lower visibility and a higher drunk-driving rate make the roads particularly dangerous after hours.

Originally published here.

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Complete video at: fora.tv US Attorney General Michael Mukasey explains why he supports legal immunity for telecommunications companies who disclosed customer information to the federal government following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. —– Public Corruption and Public Confidence with US Attorney General Michael Mukasey. Mukasey took over leadership of the Department of Justice after a time of great turmoil and controversy. Coming in with support from both sides of the aisle, Mukasey has made it a priority to address issues of public corruption and the integrity of our government institutions. – The Commonwealth Club of California Michael Mukasey was born in the Bronx, New York, in 1941 and graduated from Columbia College and Yale Law School, where he was on the Board of Editors of the Yale Law Journal. Prior to becoming Attorney General, he had a lengthy career as an attorney, including service as an Assistant United States Attorney from 1972 to 1976 in New York. From 1975 to 1976 he also served as chief of his district’s Official Corruption Unit. From 1976 to 1987 he was an associate, and then member, of the firm Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler. Mukasey was appointed to the US District Court for the Southern District of New York by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 and served until 2006, the last six years as chief judge. During that time, Judge Mukasey presided over hundreds of cases, including the trial of Sheik Omar Abdel Rahman and 11 co-defendants … ]]> http://www.wrongfuldeathlawyerwashington.com/2010/08/26/attorney-general-mukasey-on-telecom-immunity.html/feed 0 http://www.wrongfuldeathlawyerwashington.com/2010/08/25/wrongful-death-book-review-an-article-from-trial.html http://www.wrongfuldeathlawyerwashington.com/2010/08/25/wrongful-death-book-review-an-article-from-trial.html#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:40:59 +0000 Wrongful Death Lawyer Washington http://www.wrongfuldeathlawyerwashington.com/?page_id=250

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Citation Details
Title: Wrongful Death. (book review)
Author: Thomas Scarlett
Publication: Trial (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2002
Publisher: Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Volume: 38 Issue: 7 Page: 86(1)

Article Type: Book Review

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