Are Trucking Companies Liable for Driver Negligence in WA?

Truck Accident

A truck driver’s mistake may not tell the whole story. Learn when Washington trucking companies may be responsible for driver negligence, unsafe hiring or retention, fatigue, poor supervision, maintenance failures, and other company decisions that contribute to serious crashes.

Who Can I Sue After a Commercial Truck Accident in Seattle?

Truck Accident

A commercial truck accident can involve far more than the driver. Learn which companies and third parties may be legally responsible after a serious Seattle truck crash, including motor carriers, freight brokers, shippers, maintenance contractors, and manufacturers.

Montgomery v. Caribe: Freight Broker Liability After SCOTUS

Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II Freight Broker Liability Ruling

The Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC removed a major federal preemption defense that freight brokers have used against negligent hiring claims. For attorneys handling catastrophic truck crashes, the decision changes where the liability investigation should begin, but it doesn’t make brokers automatically liable.

10 Signs a Trucking Case Needs Broker Liability Review

Intersection accident involving a car and a big rig semi truck with tank semi trailer

A catastrophic trucking case may involve more than the driver, motor carrier, and known insurance policy. These ten indicators can help plaintiff attorneys determine when freight broker selection, safety data, load records, and other upstream evidence deserve closer investigation.

Truck Accident Evidence: Black Box Data, Logs & Fault

Investigator reviewing commercial truck data and driver log records after a serious crash

Truck accident claims often depend on evidence controlled by the trucking company. Learn how black box data, electronic driver logs, maintenance records, dispatch messages, and other evidence may help show what caused a Washington truck crash.

Nursing Home Falls in Washington: When Neglect May Be Involved

Adult child holding an elderly parent’s hand in a nursing home after a serious fall

A fall in a nursing home or assisted living facility can cause fractures, head injuries, hospitalization, and life changing complications. Learn when a resident fall may be preventable, what evidence may matter, and what families in Washington can do when they suspect neglect.

How to Prove Wrongful Death in Washington

Attorney reviewing records and photographs after a fatal accident in Washington

A wrongful death claim often depends on evidence showing what happened, who was legally responsible, and how surviving family members were affected. Learn which records, witnesses, and expert opinions may matter in a Washington wrongful death case.