Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall) | InjuryBoard Tacoma

Last Saturday afternoon an explosion at a Tacoma foundry caused a massive fire, closed a major highway and sent four people to the hospital. The fire at Atlas Castings & Technology was started when a delivery truck carrying 8,000 gallons of propane exploded at the foundry and caused a fire in a nearby propane tank. The explosion was described by witnesses and police as like a bomb going up. ...

On September 7, 2007, The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego agreed to pay over $198 million to 144 alleged victims of sexual abuse by clergy.Earlier this year, the diocese abruptly filed for bankruptcy protection just hours before trial was scheduled to begin on 42 lawsuits alleging sexual abuse. Bankruptcy could shield the diocese's assets, but a judge recently threatened to throw out the...

On September 25th the parents of a 5-year-old boy who drowned last year at Crofton County Club in Anne Arundel County were awarded more than $4 million in damages. The judge ordered DRD Pool Service Inc., the county club's management company, to pay Thomas Free and Debra Neagle Webber $2,000,076 each. The $76 serves as a symbol of Connor Freed's July 6th birthday. DRD was found negligent for...

During a high school soccer game at Toppenish Middle School a 5-month old baby girl fell 15 to 20 feet from the bleachers to the ground below. The baby suffered a head injury and was taken by ambulance to Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital then airlifted to Harborview Medical Center where she was listed to be in critical condition.Police said a relative was baby-sitting the child during a high...

Cynthia Greear and her two dogs were attacked by a neighbor's pit bull in Lakewood, Washington. One of the dogs was killed and the other was badly injured.The attack continued even after neighbors intervened. The owner of the pit bull is reportedly taking full responsibility for the attack and offered to pay Ms. Greear's veterinary bill.As the recent pet food litigation suggests, compensation...

A 48-year old man charged with attempted first-degree murder and several other crimes apparently committed suicide in the Pierce County Jail Wednesday. Reportedly he was facing life in prison under Washington's "Three Strikes" law.According to the Sheriff's office the man was not on a suicide watch and had not been a concern.Unfortunately, people in jail or in prison can easily be suicide...

Lonee Schoenfeldt sustained a severe brain injury last October after slipping on steps while leaving a school function at Washington State University. She was in a coma and underwent five hours of brain surgery. Ms. Schoenfeldt recently returned to her home town of Port Angeles and will be undergoing physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. Apparently Ms. Schoenfedlt was...

A fireworks explosion at a home in Auburn, Washington caused five people to suffer first and second degree burns. Two were arrested.Apparently the explosion started when a device was ignited in an occupied room.Some of the injured persons may have claims against the person(s) who iginited the fireworks.Read more: King-5

8-year old Leneeka Warren was attacked by a pit bull on December 15, 2006.Reportedly the dog was being handled by a pair of teenage boys when it got loose. Leneeka spent nine hours in the emergency room at Harborview Medical Center. Civl and criminal charges may be issued. Additionally, Leneeka likely has civil tort claims against the boys who handled the dog and possibly the dog's owner. ...

An employee of Golden Steer Choice Meats was injured Thursday when his left arm became caught in a meat grinder. He was transported by ambulance to Harborview Medical Center. The accident is being investigated by safety officials.The injured employee (Robert Frye) will likely have a workers' compensation claim for his injuries. Depending on the facts he may also have claims against the...

A September article in The Seattle Times pointed out the disturbing upswing in gang violence recently in Seattle and across the country. The article reports that the number of gang-related assaults and cases investigated by the Seattle Police Department's gang unit has already surpassed the number of cases for all of last year. In the Seattle area alone, there are estimated to be 30 to 60 street...

According to The Olympian newspaper, the Department of Social and Health Services has yanked a fairly new adult home care facility's license. The facility, opened in 2003, cares for five elderly clients. The facility was cited with,Failing to ensure one resident received prompt medical care with a change in condition and that another resident received glucose monitoring as ordered.Failing to...

Did you know that homeowner's insurance covers more than just your home? Homeowner's insurance usually covers liability claims, medical payments to a third party, and legal costs if a liability claim is brought against you. My last post talked about dog bites. Well, even if your family dog bites someone, your homeowner's insurance will likely pay their medical costs and your legal costs if...

The incidences of children falling from windows is higher than you would expect. According to the Riley Hospital for Children, about 5,000 children are injured every year from falling from windows. To ensure your children's safety, see these tips to prevent falls.Many young families live in apartment buildings and rental homes. You should make sure that the windows in your building are safe...

Everybody is talking about Fusarium Keratitis - but what is it? The American Optometric Association provides some insight. The symptoms of Fusarium Keratitis include:-Blurred Vision-Red and painful eye that does not improve when the contact lens is removed-Increased sensitivity to light-Excessive tearing or dischargeWe have been following this story for a few weeks now.Attorney Joseph...