- Criminal DefensePersonal injury is the area of civil law that attempts to hold offenders accountable in monetary terms for harm that results from their careless, reckless or even deliberate acts. Whereas criminal law attempts to punish the wrongdoer, the goal of personal injury law is to compensate the victim. Since 1959, dedicated attorneys at Rush, Hannula, Harkins & Kyler PLLC have fought for injured parties. We provide a supportive atmosphere in our welcoming office, and our experienced attorneys are fully engaged and deeply committed to obtaining a successful resolution for our clients.
- DUI/DWIThe damage and tragedy caused by drunk driving is unquestionable. Drunk drivers have taken innocent lives and caused catastrophic injuries. Many people do not know that the bar or other establishment where those drivers were served alcohol can also be held accountable for damages.
- Wrongful DeathExcessive anesthesia, or the wrong anesthesia, can have catastrophic results, including coma, brain damage, permanent injury, and even wrongful death.
- Traffic ViolationsWith major container ports in both Tacoma and Seattle and a number of nationwide firms headquartered in the area, the Puget Sound area sees a tremendous amount of truck traffic on its roads and highways. When accidents occur due to negligent or reckless driving or trucking company negligence, the Washington truck accident lawyers at Rush, Hannula, Harkins & Kyler PLLC devote their skill and experience to obtaining full and fair compensation for the injured victim, while holding the responsible party fully accountable for the damages that have been caused.
- Sex Crimes
- MisdemeanorsIn 2013, Washington State toughened its laws for boating under the influence (BUI), making the violation a gross misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $5,000 and 364 days in jail. Testing for BUI is consistent with testing for DUI and includes alcohol and marijuana testing.
- Premises LiabilityProperty and business owners have a duty to take precautions to maximize the safety of customers, tenants and guests. Slips and falls are common premises injuries, but premises liability deals with a wide array of faulty and dangerous conditions, including...
- Property DamageThe Consumer Product Safety Commission reports over 22,000 deaths and 29 million injuries related to consumer products each year. Annually, consumer products cause more than $500 billion in deaths, injuries and property damage. Product liability claims allow victims to recover compensation from the manufacturer, seller or distributor of a defective product.
- Personal InjuryMillions of people drive the streets and highways of Washington State every year trusting that the government has properly designed and maintained those roadways for safe use. However, not all roadways are in good condition, and preventable personal injury can occur when drivers encounter unexpected hazards. Safe design requires that road users must have sufficient time to be able to see, process and react to roadway conditions. Highway design and maintenance problems that can cause serious automobile accidents include...
- Medical MalpracticeAt Rush, Hannula, Harkins & Kyler PLLC, our medical malpractice lawyers have experience in handling cases where surgical errors have resulted in severe, disabling injuries, and death. We know how to prepare solid, effective cases. Our firm helps individuals and families in claims involving a wide range of hospital errors, including...
- Auto Accidents
- Dog BitesThousands of dog bites and attacks occur in Washington every year. Unfortunately, many of these injuries require extensive surgery. What makes this statistic even more frightening is that children are often the victims, and they may suffer psychological or emotional injuries in addition to permanent physical scarring.
- Estate PlanningWhen a patient dies due to medical negligence, the person’s closest surviving relative – such as a spouse, child, or parent – can file a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of their loved one. It is our mission to help your family heal and hold those responsible accountable. While wrongful death claims are slightly different than typical personal injury lawsuits, you can still get compensated to cover medical expenses, pain and suffering your loved one experienced, estate administration costs, funeral and burial expenses, and more.