Washington

March 12, 2025

Washington Sex Abuse Lawsuits

If you were the victim of sexual abuse or assault, either as a child or an adult, you have the right to bring a civil lawsuit against both your abuser and any school, company, or organization that might be liable for the abuse.

In this post, we will provide a brief overview of sexual abuse lawsuits in Washington. We will look at the Washington statute of limitations for sex abuse civil cases and the potential settlement value of these cases.

Our lawyers also discuss how a new proposed law in Washington could make it much easier for child sex abuse victims to bring lawsuits. If you have a Washington sex abuse case, contact us today for a free consultation at 800-553-8082.

February 1, 2025

Washington Personal Injury Settlements and Law

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Miller & Zois is a national personal injury law firm. Our law firm routinely handles severe personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits nationwide, including Washington. Our firm has helped injury victims in Washington get compensation in various types of cases across the state, including medical malpractice, birth injuries, sex abuse, major auto accidents, and everything else.

Calculating Settlement Amounts in Personal Injury Lawsuits in Washington

Settlement payouts for personal injury claims in Washington are largely driven by the strength of the plaintiff’s case and the likelihood of winning at trial. It all starts there. The ability to present compelling evidence that establishes the defendant’s liability and proves damages puts significant pressure on defendants. They are more likely to settle when faced with the risk of a high jury payout. The prospect of losing at trial and paying even more in compensation—including legal fees—motivates defendants to offer larger settlements when they believe the plaintiff will win at trial.

January 15, 2025

Washington Juvenile Detention Center Sex Abuse Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

On this page, we will look at Washington juvenile detention center sex abuse lawsuits and their settlement value. Recent evidence from investigations and lawsuits has emerged which shows that juvenile inmates in Washington at frequently victims of sexual assault and abuse. These victims can now file civil lawsuits against the state for negligently failing to take reasonable measures to protect them from this abuse.

January 15, 2025

Sex Abuse Lawsuits Against the Washington Department of Children, Youth and Families

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

On this page, we will look at negligence sex abuse lawsuits brought against the state of Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) for failing to protect children from sexual and physical abuse. Minors who were abused after being placed by DSHS in foster care, residential treatment centers, or other facilities, can file a civil lawsuit against DSHS and get financial compensation.

If you have a potential sex abuse lawsuit against DCYF, contact our Washington sexual abuse lawyers today at 800-553-8082 or get a free online consultation. Our attorneys will fight to get you the overdue compensation that you deserve.

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June 2, 2023

Washington Birth Injury Malpractice Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page will look at medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries in Washington state. We will review the key points of Washington tort law and examine the settlement value of Washington birth injury lawsuits based on reported settlements and trial verdicts.

What is a Birth Injury?

A birth injury is defined as a physical injury, damage or harm inflicted on a baby because of something that occurs during the process of childbirth (or pregnancy). Birth injuries differ from birth defects in that they are not genetically inherited. Instead, birth injuries are a product of events going wrong during delivery, usually as the result of medical negligence.

April 3, 2023

Washington Personal Injury Verdicts and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page examines settlement amounts and jury awards in personal injury cases in the state of Washington. Our attorneys also provide a general overview of Washington personal injury law.

As a personal injury plaintiff in Washington, it’s natural to want to understand the potential range of settlement payouts for your claim. After all, money is ultimately the goal of a personal injury or wrongful death claim.

This page aims to explore how personal injury cases have been resolved in Washington, allowing you to compare your claim with Washington personal injury settlement statistics and examples of settlements and jury awards.