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Washington statutes that set out who may bring an action and what damages are recoverable for events that lead to the death of a person due to the negligence of another person.
An order by a court requiring the performance of a specified act, or giving authority to have that act done.
A state program that requires employers to pay a premium to cover the cost of medical treatment and some lost pay for employees who are injured on the job, regardless of who is at fault. …
The written materials of an attorney concerning thoughts and strategies for a client matter based on client and witness statements that is protected from discovery by the adverse party.
Someone with knowledge pertaining to the facts of the case who testifies to what he or she has seen, heard, or otherwise observed. Each party must identify its witnesses prior to trial or arbitration.
Acts that are intentional and directed at achieving a specific result.
The credibility of evidence when compared to other evidence.
A collection of administrative regulations created by state agencies to carry out the laws passed by the state legislature. When regulations are proposed, they must be published and an opportunity given for public comment before…
A promise that the merchandise sold will conform to specific representations; or a fact stated in an insurance contract is true. A warranty can be express when put in writing or implied from the facts…
A knowing, intelligent, and voluntary surrender of a known right or claim.