When someone dies because of another person’s carelessness or a company’s misconduct, the family is left with grief and often with lost income and unanswered questions. Washington law allows a wrongful death claim to hold the responsible party accountable and to compensate the family. Corey M. Kane represents families throughout Washington State in these cases from Lacy Kane & Kube, P.S. in East Wenatchee.
Who brings the claim
In Washington, a wrongful death lawsuit is brought by the personal representative of the estate on behalf of the family members the law protects: a spouse or registered domestic partner and children, and in some cases parents or siblings. Who qualifies depends on the family’s circumstances, and Corey will work through that with you at the start.
Cases Corey handles
- Fatal car, truck, and motorcycle crashes
- Pedestrian and bicycle deaths
- Deaths caused by medical negligence or nursing home neglect
- Construction and workplace deaths caused by someone other than the employer
What the family can recover
A wrongful death claim can include the financial support and services the person would have provided, the loss of their love, care, and companionship, and medical and funeral expenses. Washington also allows a separate survival claim for the losses the person suffered before death.
Why timing matters
Insurers investigate fatal cases quickly. Evidence fades, witnesses move, and filing deadlines apply. A family does not need to decide everything at once, but talking to a lawyer early protects choices the family may want later.
Talk to Corey
Corey meets with families at no charge and explains the process before anyone has to decide anything. He also handles other serious injury cases. Your first consultation is free. Most injury and employment cases are handled on a contingent fee, so there is no attorney fee unless we recover; costs are explained in your fee agreement. Call (509) 884-9541 or use the contact form.