Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law

The Pre-Litigation or Claims Process for Washington State Wrongful Death Cases

Obviously, losing a loved one in an accident is tragic and there is nothing that can be done to bring the person back. The last thing on your mind during a difficult time like this is the question, "How much should I be compensated for the loss of my love... Read >

Washington State Wrongful Death Claims

Wrongful death claims in Washington State are complicated and are often very expensive to pursue. They require a thorough understanding of Washington's complex wrongful death statute, the laws of probate and estates, and the case law decisions that have d... Read >

Planning a Funeral After an Unexpected Death - Part Two

Funerals are probably the most popular of all the memorial options, as they are the most traditional type of service. There is no one set way to have a funeral - how you proceed depends on your loved one's religious affiliation, age, and personality. For... Read >

Speaking With the Insurance Claims Adjustor About Your Wrongful Death Claim

By pursuing a wrongful death claim you will likely be interviewed by a claims representative from your own insurance company, or the deceased person's carrier, or the at-fault person's insurance company, or by all three. You might think the adjustor is tr... Read >

What is Wrongful Death: Establishing Negligence in Washington State

A wrongful death is one that is caused by the negligence or wrongful act of another. A wrongful death case refers to the type of claim that may be brought on behalf of certain surviving relatives to recover compensation against the party responsible for c... Read >

Overview of Washington State's Wrongful Death Laws - Part Two

The courts have also stated that the surviving parent or sibling need not be wholly or completely dependent on the deceased. Partial dependence has been deemed sufficient. But there must be enough evidence to prove "substantial financial dependence." The... Read >

Planning a Funeral After an Unexpected Death - Part One

There is no easy way to plan the funeral of a loved one after an accident. You are likely feeling emotionally drained, physically exhausted, and over-stressed as you approach the memorial plans. When the death of a loved one is anticipated because of illn... Read >

Wrongful Death Claims: Should You Settle Or Go To Court?

Your primary goal during the claims process phase of a wrongful death case is to build your case by collecting and evaluating all evidence that can help you secure a fair and reasonable settlement. Together with an experienced attorney, you will prepare y... Read >

Overview of Washington State's Wrongful Death Laws - Part One

The state of Washington has two main statutes that govern wrongful death actions. There is a general wrongful death statute and one that specifically applies to a parent's cause of action for the death of a child. In addition, there are statutes that ad... Read >

Medical Mistakes: The leading cause of accidental deaths in America

Hearst Newspapers has written an extensive article about the prevalence of medical mistakes and how they are the #1 cause of accident deaths in America. You can read the story on the Seattle Post Intellingencer's web site. The article states that 98,0... Read >

Dog Bite Cases and Private Insurance of the Dog Owner

Private Insurance Oftentimes the dog owner has a homeowner's insurance policy. Most homeowner's policies will provide coverage for damages or injuries inflicted by the owner's dog. However, most coverage questions are dictated by the terms of the insur... Read >

Dog Breed Legislation - The Breed Ban Laws

The issue of breed-banning has stirred quite the controversy over the last few years, with concerned citizens and dog owners fighting it out over which direction to take such litigation. Seattle has informally considered banning some dangerous breeds suc... Read >

Dog Bite Cases and the Contingency Fee

Contingency Fee Understandably, most people are wary of hiring an attorney because of the expense. Cases involving injury claims, including those involving dog bite injuries, are usually handled by experienced lawyers on a contingency basis. With a con... Read >

Insurance Company Discovers Client’s FaceBook Page - Reduces Offer by $20,000

This is a true story. I represent a young man I'll call 'Jerry.' Jerry was injured in a rear-end auto accident more than 3 years ago. He sustained fairly significant neck and back injuries which plagued him for at least a couple of years, and which s... Read >

Things to Consider Before Hiring a Lawyer in a Dog Bite Case

The Advantages of Hiring a Lawyer If you have suffered injuries caused by a dog, you may want to hire a professional who has years of experience dealing with insurance companies to protect your interests. Remember, the insurance company will be doing e... Read >