Recently, this blog covered the basics of the Washington Crime Victims Compensation Program. That post was an overview, and this post will focus on how the WCVCP specifically helps sexual assault victims. Washington Crime Victims Compensation Program overview Those in...
A 38-year-old man working as a massage therapist is accused of committing sexual assault with female clients. The man worked in several locations throughout Washington State. He is charged with indecent liberties and second-degree rape. He confessed to sexual...
Crime victims can undergo a traumatic experience. Harm may involve physical, emotional and mental effects that can last very briefly, be delayed or persist. One goal of crime victim litigation is seeking compensation to help deal with these problems. Possible trauma...
If you have been the victim of a crime in Washington, you may have the right to claim compensation from the Crime Victims Compensation Program. This program provides a maximum benefit of $190,000, including medical benefits if you don’t have other insurance. The...
The mother of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed in Seattle’s former CHOP zone has filed a wrongful death claim against the city. She claims that the city allowed such lawlessness and recklessness to happen in the autonomous zone that it willfully created the...
When an assault occurs on a private property, the victim of the attack may file a personal injury lawsuit against the parties responsible for the attack. If the victim’s claim is successful, they can recover compensation for their pain and suffering, medical expenses,...
The birth of a child is a celebrated event for many new Seattle parents. However, even the healthiest mothers-to-be can have complicated birth processes when unexpected difficulties come up. During labor and delivery, doctors and medical staff must be prepared to...
Getting to and leaving from your workplace should be a safe routine. So should a downtown trip with friends to a local hotspot for a night-time dinner, event or celebration. But abruptly and unexpectedly, routines can go awry when security measures are not in place or...
Negligent security may sound like a vague term, but in reality, it can be a very harmful force. Without proper security in businesses and other types of property, there is space for visitors and residents to become victims of a crime without anyone to protect them....
A doctor in another state recently agreed to surrender his license to practice medicine in that state and also agreed to pay a $5,000 civil penalty. The doctor had been accused of misdiagnosing hundreds of pediatric patients over the course of 10 years. He would...
