1 Dead, 12 Injured in Fire
Hundreds of Chicago firefighters worked to put out a high-rise fire that left one person dead and 12 people injured.
The fire broke out shortly after 1 a.m. Thursday, shooting flames out of the condo building. More than 200 residents ran out into the bitter cold.
The 12 people injured included five firefighters, but authorities say none of the injuries appeared to be life-threatening.
Authorities say the fire started on the 36th floor in the unit of the woman who died. Fire Commissioner John Brooks says she was found near the front door of the apartment, apparently trying to get out.
The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
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What to Expect From The At-Fault Party’s Insurance Company
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Washington Personal Injury Statute of Limitations
In Washington the following actions shall be commenced within three years:
(1) An action for waste or trespass upon real property;
(2) An action for taking, detaining, or injuring personal property, including an action for the specific recovery thereof, or for any other injury to the person or rights of another not hereinafter enumerated;
(3) Except as provided in RCW 4.16.040(2), an action upon a contract or liability, express or implied, which is not in writing, and does not arise out of any written instrument;
(4) An action for relief upon the ground of fraud, the cause of action in such case not to be deemed to have accrued until the discovery by the aggrieved party of the facts constituting the fraud;
(5) An action against a sheriff, coroner, or constable upon a liability incurred by the doing of an act in his official capacity and by virtue of his office, or by the omission of an official duty, including the nonpayment of money collected upon an execution; but this subdivision shall not apply to action for an escape;
(6) An action against an officer charged with misappropriation or a failure to properly account for public funds intrusted to his custody; an action upon a statute for penalty or forfeiture, where an action is given to the party aggrieved, or to such party and the state, except when the statute imposing it prescribed a different limitation: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, The cause of action for such misappropriation, penalty or forfeiture, whether for acts heretofore or hereafter done, and regardless of lapse of time or existing statutes of limitations, or the bar thereof, even though complete, shall not be deemed to accrue or to have accrued until discovery by the aggrieved party of the act or acts from which such liability has arisen or shall arise, and such liability, whether for acts heretofore or hereafter done, and regardless of lapse of time or existing statute of limitation, or the bar thereof, even though complete, shall exist and be enforceable for three years after discovery by aggrieved party of the act or acts from which such liability has arisen or shall arise.
Easily summarized, you have 3 years in the state of Washington to file a Personal Injury Claim. If you think you may have a personal injury claim you can contact our firm of personal injury lawyers for a free consultation.
Washington Bicycle Accident Injuries
A bicyclist and a small passenger car collided at about 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the intersection of 14th Avenue Northwest and Northwest 58th Street in Ballard. The cyclist sustained minor injuries in the bike accident in Washington.
According to a local news source, the 14th Avenue Northwest Visioning Project has been working on improvements to the street for the past several years. Curb bulbs and a rain garden were installed at the same intersection of the accident last winter.
Seattle police spokesperson Mark Jamieson said that in the case of last night’s collision, the bicyclist was at fault because he failed to yield to the vehicle.
“The cyclist did sustain some minor injuries, an injured knee and maybe had a hurt hand or finger,”Jamieson said. “He was checked out of the hospital as a precaution.”
A member of the steering committee and East Ballard Community Association said that they have also asked the Seattle Department of Transportation to move the parking on 14th Avenue Northwest and Northwest 60th Street further back to improve visibility for crossing.
Have you been injured in a Washington Bicycle Accident?
While in this case the cyclist was said to be at fault and probably cannot file a Washington bicycle accident claim you may be able to.
In Washington, if you are injured in a bicycle accident due to the negligence of another you should be compensated for the damages by the at fault person or their insurance company. To receive a Washington bicycle accident settlement you must prove 4 things:
In Washington, you must prove:
- The existence of a duty owed to you by the person who caused your injury
- The other person failed to carry out the duty that they owed you
- You suffered damages
- The other person’s failure caused you to have the injuryOur Washington Bicycle Accident Attorneys Have Experience
While if you are an expert on your states personal injury laws, statutes of limitations and have a lot of first hand experience negotiating with insurance companies you may not need the services of a bicycle accident lawyer. However, these are the types of things that make hiring our bicycle accident attorneys very valuable. We will make sure you get the biggest settlement you can for the injuries you sustained in your Washington bicycle accident. If there is no recovery in your case, there is no fee.
Contacting Our Washington Bicycle Accident Lawyers for a Free Consultation
To arrange for a free consultation at your convenience either call us at (425) 893-8989 or (800) 282-4878 toll free.
Alternatively, you can email Rob Kornfeld at rob@kornfeldlaw.com or fill out our contacts form online.
Filing a Washington Personal Injury Claim Against an Insured Business
Filing any sort of personal injury claim can be a complicate, time-consuming and expensive effort. Filing a personal injury claim against a business can prove to be even more complicated, time-consuming and expensive. Businesses are required to purchase insurance policies from licensed brokers, who defend their clients viciously when faced with these legal issues. Before taking any action against a business for personal injuries, it is imperative to consult with a qualified personal injury attorney.
Many attorneys have a wide skill set that gives them an edge when it comes to many of the cases they defend. When selecting a lawyer to represent a victim in a personal injury lawsuit against a business, it would be advantageous to the plaintiff to hire an injury lawyer who is experienced with similar situations and has had relatively favorable outcomes on behalf of his client. A lawyer who knows how to approach a wide variety of accidents with a wide variety of businesses and insurance company will be able to build an excellent case for his client.
The Seattle Personal Injury Lawyers at the Kornfeld Law Firm handle with major personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and various other cases in relation to personal injuries. Additionally, we represent clients who have claims arising in the work place involving sexual harassment, employment discrimination or wrongful termination. While our law firm is based in the Seattle area, we have successfully handled cases throughout the State of Washington, Arizona, Idaho, Oregon and assisted in British Columbia, Canada.