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Articles by Christopher Davis
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.
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 address survival actions (e.g., to recover those damages the deceased could have claimed had the deceased survived).
Speaking With The Insurance Claims Adjustor About Your Wrongful Death Claim
y 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 trying to help you, especially if it is the adjustor from your insurance company. Keep in mind that this may not be the case at all. E
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 developed for these types of claims over many years.
What Is Wrongful Death: Establishing Negligence In Washington State
To understand a wrongful death claim, you must also understand the principle of negligence. Most wrongful death claims are based on the wrongful act of negligence committed by the responsible party. w
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.
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.
The Pre-Litigation Or Claims Process For Washington State Wrongful Death Cases
Once a wrongful death occurs, the insurance claims process usually begins immediately. This means the personal representative and/or surviving family members must take immediate action. This action may include preserving all of the evidence from the accident, hiring experts to inspect any vehicles and/or the accident scene, and obtaining witness statements.
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 financial dependence must also occur at the time of death, as opposed to having occurred in the past or to occur at some point in the future.
Insurance Company Discovers Client’s FaceBook Page - Reduces Offer By $20,000
One of Chris Davis' recent clients suffered a significant blow in his case against an insurance company when the adjuster found videos and pictures of him engaging in strenuous physical activity on his social media sites MySpace & Facebook. After seeing the videos and pictures, the insurance adjuster devalued his settlement some $20,000.
Another Dog Attack - 9 Month-old Baby Severely Maimed
Seattle Attorney Chris Davis reports on a recent tragedy wherein a 9 month-old baby was maimed by her grandmother's dog.
Things To Consider Before Hiring A Lawyer In A Dog Bite Case
Seattle Attorney Chris Davis discusses a few of the important things to consider before hiring a lawyer in a Dog Bite case.
Dog Bite Cases And The Contingency Fee
Contingency fees can sound scary when hiring a lawyer, but they're actually designed to make litigation less of a financial burden for victims. Seattle Lawyer Chris Davis discusses the ramifications of this concept in the following article.
Information About Dog Breeds - Does The Dog Breed Matter?
In this article, Attorney Chris Davis explores the relevancy of the actual breed of a dog involved in dog bite cases.
When To Start The Litigation/Settlement Process In A Dog Bite Case
Seattle Author and Attorney Chris Davis outlines the best practices in trying to decide when to take a dog bite case to litigation or settlement.
Dog Breed Legislation - The Breed Ban Laws
Seattle personal injury lawyer, Chris Davis, outlines the main considerations of dog breed-banning litigation that has happened in many cities all over the county.
Valuating Intangible Harms In A Washington State Dog Bite Case
Washington attorney Chris Davis, an expert in animal attack litigation and author of "When The Dog Bites", provides an explanation of "intangible" harms and how to value them when considering the value of your entire dog bite case.
A Few Things To Consider When Valuing Your Dog Bite Case
In this excerpt from "When The Dog Bites" Chris Davis covers a few important tips when attempting to valuate your dog bite claim.
Determining The Value Of A Dog Bite Case
Seattle Attorney, Christopher M. Davis offers advice for trying to valuate your case if you've been bitten by a dog. Covering everything from how to interact with the dog's owner, what medical records to keep, etc. Chris details the proper procedure following such an attack.
The Settlement Process For Dog Bite Cases Involving Children
Seattle Dog Bite Attorney Chris Davis discusses the settlement process for dog bite cases involving children. He explains why the courts appoint a Settlement Guardian ad Litem (SGAL), and what their role is.
When Dog Owners Are Charged With A Crime - Part 1
Part 1 in a 3 part series, Seattle Lawyer Chris Davis covers the laws in Washington state pertaining to the owners of dangerous dogs. Washington state has laws in place that may subject owners of dogs involved in an attack to criminal responsibility. Unlike civil liability, which only obligates a person to pay monetary damages to another, the conviction of a crime will subject the dog owner to possible jail time or monetary fines, or both.
Another Auto Insurance Company Acts Unreasonably L Seattle Accident Attorney
Washington state lawyer Chris Davis, founder of Davis Law Group, writes in his blog about the myth and common misperception among the public that the justice system is a "lottery" where all you have to do is feign serious injury and the insurance company will pay you large amounts of cash to go away. In fact its quite the opposite, he argues, as he discusses a current case where he feels the insurance company is acting entirely unreasonable.
When Dog Owners Are Charged With A Crime - Part 3
Part 3 in a 3 part series, Seattle personal injury attorney Christopher M. Davis talks about the defenses available to a dog owner who is criminally prosecuted for owning a dangerous or potentially dangerous dog. These defenses are important to consider especially if you are a victim of a dog bite or dog attack, as it can help bolster your prosecution.
The Legal Process For Child Injury Claims - Part One
Learn about the legal process associated with child accident/injury claims.
The Wrongful Death Of A Child - Part One
Part one in a two part series on the wrongful death of child.
The Legal Process For Child Injury Claims - Part Two
Second in a three part series on the legal process in child accident/injury claims.
Damages For Wrongful Death Of A Child
Seattle attorney Chris Davis Discusses Damages for Wrongful Death of a Child
The Legal Process For Child Injury Claims - Part Three
Third article in a three-part series on the legal process for child injury/accident claims.
The Wrongful Death Of A Child - Part Two
Second in a two part series on the wrongful death of a child.
Dealing With The Insurance Company In Child Accident Injury Claims - Part Two
Learn how to deal with insurance companies in your child accident injury claim.
Negligence Of The Child In Child Accident Cases
Can child negligence play a role in accidents and accident legal cases?
Parental Negligence And Parental Immunity In Child Accident Cases
Read this article to understand what role parental negligence and parental immunity may play in a child accident case.
Children Testifying In Court In Child Injury Cases
Will your child have to testify in court in an injury case?
Children And Traumatic Brain Injury
Children and traumatic brain injury accidents.
Dealing With The Insurance Company In Child Accident Injury Claims
Learn how to deal with the insurance adjustors in your child's injury accident claim.
Joint And Several Liability In Child Accident Cases In Washington State
What is Joint and Several Liability in Child Accident Cases? This brief article gives a basic description.
Dog Bites & Children: Facts, Figures & Statistics On Dog Attacks Involving Kids
Facts, figures, statistics and information on dog bites and animal attacks involving children in Washington state.
Pedestrian Accidents Involving Children: Facts, Figures & Statistcs
Facts, figures, statistics, and information on pedestrian accidents that involve children.
Medical Malpractice Cases Involving Children: Facts, Figures & Statistics
Basic facts, figures, statistics, and information on medical malpractice cases involving children.
Children & Car Accidents In Washington State: The Laws & The Statistics
Laws specific to Washington State and protecting children from auto accidents. Washington state car accident statistics for collisions invovling children.
Swimming And Water Accidents Involving Children: Facts, Figures And Statistics
This article offers statistics, facts, and figures on swimming, water sport, pool, and other water accidents involving children.
Children & Car Accidents; The Alarming Statistics
Facts and figures on auto accidents involving children.
Swimming And Water Accidents Involving Children: Facts, Figures And Statistics
This article offers statistics, facts, and figures on swimming, water sport, pool, and other water accidents involving children.
Medical Mistakes: What Ever Happened To "do No Harm"?
Every doctor makes the promise to "do no harm." But doctors, nurses, physicians' assistants, nursing homes, and hospitals do make mistakes. And a shocking report from the Institute of Medicine shows medical mistakes are a common occurrence and pose potentially life-threatening risks for patients. If medical mistakes were counted among the leading causes of death in America, they would be eighth on the list.
Fireworks Accident And Injury Statistics
It is hard to imagine the Fourth of July without fireworks. More people ignite simple or homemade fireworks each year than attend large-scale fireworks displays. But simple fireworks such as bottle rockets and sparklers are the most dangerous manufactured explosives. And M80 and M100 cherry bombs the most dangerous type of fireworks.
America's Blindspot: Backup Car Accidents
Backup collisions are when a driver puts the automobile in reverse and runs into an object, person, or other car. All cars are equipped with rear view mirrors which are adequate for detecting vehicles behind a car, but they are often inadequate when it comes to detecting small children or objects that are low to the ground and fall in the car's blind spot. Large trucks have much larger blind spots that can hide entire vehicles and large adults.
Get The Facts About Drunk Driving Fatalities
There were 16,885 alcohol-related fatalities in 2005 - this number represents 39 percent of all traffic fatalities for that year.
Distracted Driving: Cellphones And Text Messaging Research And Legislation
Driver distraction is a major cause of accidents. Which is why 29 states and the District of Columbia have passed laws restricting cell phone use to use with a hands-free device (no jurisdiction has an outright ban). New Jersey and Washington state have been the only states ones to ban text messaging, though 21 states are considering such bills this year.
Washington's Attorney General Is Wrong To Oppose New Wrongful Death Bill
Attorney Chris Davis comments on the Seattle PI article,"Disturbing truth on wrongful death bill," written by guest columnist and Washington State's Attorney General Rob McKenna. The article appeared in the Seattle PI on March 4, 2008.
The Wrong-way Driving Accident Epidemic In Washington State
There seems to be a sudden increase in wrong-way driving accidents occurring in the metro Seattle area. Not only have we have noticed more of these types of accidents being reported in the news, but lately we've received several inquires from wrong-way accident victims. So we decided to look into the matter to find out just how big of a problem wrong-way driving is in Washington State. What we discovered was somewhat surprising.