Workers in offices, retail stores, restaurants, factories, and agriculture have all been shown to be at increased risk for contracting Covid-19. However, the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) has only been accepting Worker’s Compensation claims from healthcare workers and first-responders–even though it is known that many other industries are COVID hotspots. Currently,…
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Five Tips for Negotiating the Best Accident Settlement Possible
Under the law, victims of serious accidents should be fully compensated for their injuries. Unfortunately, insurance companies and defense attorneys will take every possible measure to pay as little compensation as possible to you, no matter how serious or life-altering your injuries may be. At Lehmbecker Law, we know firsthand just how much serious injuries…
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The Family Car Doctrine and Parents’ Potential Liability for the Conduct of Their Child
In Washington, a parent can be held liable for injury or damages caused by a family member driver if: The vehicle is owned, provided or maintained by the parent and used for family activities; The family member was driving the car at the time of the accident; and The vehicle was used with the express…
Lifetime Pension Awarded to Injured Roofer After 5-Year Fight
A roofer falls from a roof—his body harshly jolted at the end of his safety harness. The injury seems clear cut but he was in for a difficult fight for his L&I benefits. The Accident: In the summer of 2015, one of our clients fell while working as a roofer. His safety harness caught him…
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Warning Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
I’ve Been There As the son of an aging parent I understand firsthand the stress and guilt that can come along with having to make the choice to put your mother or father in a nursing home. (Even though those feelings can be coupled with a feeling of relief if you have carried some of…
Lehmbecker Law Client Awarded Nearly $6 Million in Damages
This year we represented a family whose father was catastrophically injured by a vehicle while walking. The father has needed 24/7 care ever since the accident. This completely changed the lives of his wife and children, as they were faced with spending much of their free time taking care of him. Determining Fault While being…
[Continue reading] Lehmbecker Law Client Awarded Nearly $6 Million in Damages
