Spokane– Seattle–Coeur d’Alene Personal Injury Lawyers
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With offices in Washington (Seattle and Spokane) and Idaho (Coeur d'Alene) our experienced trial lawyers at Layman, Layman & Robinson, PLLP, have been representing the seriously injured in the areas of personal injury (traumatic brain injury from medical malpractice to auto and construction accidents), business matters (from litigation to banking and commercial transactions), and real estate development.

The following are representative projects our Washington and Idaho attorneys are, or have been, involved in, as well as representative cases we have handled. The results of any case are unique to the facts and circumstances surrounding that particular case, however, the following can serve as an illustration of the types of matters we handle and some of the successes we have enjoyed.

Case Synopses of LLR Verdicts and Settlements

• Settlement for $3,400,000 concerning wrongful death action against employer of commercial trucker at fault. Plaintiff was ejected in the collision and killed. Recovery on behalf of decedent’s widow and minor child for wrongful death.

• Settlement in excess of $3,100,000 involving claim against school district for violation of Americans with Disabilities Act, Washington Law Against Discrimination, and common law claims for school district’s failure to accommodate Plaintiff’s disabilities. Plaintiff suffered from Multiple Sclerosis and heat sensitivity. The school district failed to accommodate Plaintiff’s disabilities by providing an air conditioned classroom.

• Settlement in excess of $3,000,000 with health care facility and doctor for failure to diagnose treatable melanoma when patient presented with a mole. Doctor failed to examine the biopsy slide of the removed mole. If properly diagnosed, the patient had a very good chance of full recovery.

• Recovery in excess of $2,500,000 in product liability and personal injury action by personal representative against manufacturers of iron grating and construction firm that negligently installed metal walkway. A metal grating on a walkway gave way and a worker fell into a vat of boiling water sustaining burns to 95% of his body. The worker eventually died as a result of his injuries.

• Settlement for $610,000 involving premises liability and product liability action against manufacturer and owner of an enclosed garbage area. While working, Plaintiff was taking the trash to the dumpster located on the premises. He was struck in the back of his head by a metal gate that swung both inwards and outwards. Plaintiff suffered a closed head injury.

• Settlement for $500,000 of personal injury action against city for negligence of city official instructing Plaintiff to cut into a live electrical conduit. Plaintiff suffered severe electrocution suffered injuries including back and neck pain, left foot pain, decreased memory, speech and language difficulties, fatigue, difficulty maintaining balance, sleep disorder and nightmares.

• Product liability action against manufacturer of saw for negligently designing saw to enable guard to be removed. The saw manufacturer also failed to warn of dangers regarding removing the guard to warn users that a guard was provided. Jury verdict in favor of plaintiff for amount over $500,000. Plaintiff was found 80% liable and verdict reduced to $103,998.

• Bad faith claim against Plaintiff’s insurer for refusing to pay pursuant to Plaintiff’s Uninsured Motorist Policy. Settlement in favor of Plaintiff for policy limits of $300,000.

• Personal injury action against driver of tractor trailer that improperly changed lanes striking vehicle in which plaintiff was a passenger. Plaintiff suffered permanent back and shoulder injuries as well as closed head injury. Plaintiff verdict for $260,000.

• Settlement for $125,000 of personal injury action against driver of motor vehicle that struck plaintiff’s vehicle from rear. Plaintiff suffered neck and back injuries and a closed head injury.

Settlement for $115,000. Plaintiff was struck in face by batted softball causing serious facial damage which required surgery. Product liability action against bat manufacturer for producing a softball bat that produced dangerous batted ball speeds.

We hope you find this information useful. If you would like more information regarding how our firm can serve you, we invite you to contact our firm by calling toll free 1-800-377-8883, e-mail us, visiting one of our offices, or filling out our intake form located on our “Contact Us” page. Our three founding partners havealmost 100 years of combined experience; put it to work for you.

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