Practice Areas
My firm provides you with excellent and experienced legal representation in the personal injury field. "Personal injury" simply means that you have been injured as a result of another person's negligence or carelessness. Personal injury claims can arise in a number of ways, most all of which are handled by our firm: Motor Vehicle Accidents – auto, bus, truck, bike, motorcycle. Serious injury, disfigurement or death can result from accidents involving motor vehicles. You may be the victim of another's negligence as a driver, passenger or pedestrian, and your legal rights can also vary accordingly. Motor vehicle accidents are the most common type of personal injury claim. Defective Products – workplace machines, automobiles, appliances, electronic devices, drugs Negligently designed products, insufficient warnings, or inadequate instructions for product use can result in serious injuries. These are generally called "product liability " cases. Your injuries may result from the use of any number of products ranging from tires to tools to drugs. Nursing Home Abuse – negligent care, inadequate staffing, neglect Nursing home claims are becoming increasingly more common as our population ages and more people reside in assisted living facilities. Unfortunately, serious injuries and death can result in these homes. Claims may arise due to insufficient staffing, inadequately trained staff, neglect or negligently performed duties. LASIK Eye Surgery Claims – blindness, poor vision or other visual problems Negligently performed LASIK (Laser In-situ Keratomileusis) surgery can result in blindness or significant visual disturbances that permanently affect your vision and the quality of your life. LASIK medical negligence claims require careful preparation and are thoroughly investigated. Given the prevalence of LASIK surgery, these claims are becoming more common. Premises Accidents – slippery floors, worn carpeting, falling objects, broken staircases, elevator & escalator accidents Premise liability cases involve the responsibility of property owners to maintain safe conditions for people coming onto their property. Your legal rights vary depending on the type of property you occupy and whether it is open to the public. Minor or serious and life-changing injuries can occur on premises such as retail stores, construction sites or parking lots. Food Contamination Claims – e-Coli 0517, salmonella, listeria Serious illnesses and health problems can result from negligently processed or prepared foods and a variety of bacteria. Given the mass consumption and production of food products, these claims are common and will undoubtedly continue into the future. Catastrophic Injuries – spinal cord, traumatic brain injury, amputation or significant burns Personal injuries sometimes take a tragic turn with devastating financial and emotional losses. Due to their severity, catastrophic injury claims are thoroughly investigated, researched and prepared. Referrals can also be made to the appropriate specialists for the injured victim or spouse or family member to help cope with new and unwanted life-style changes. Other Claims Handled – My firm also handles an endless variety of other types of personal injury claims. For example, injuries can result from the following: dog bites, boating accidents, plane crashes, medical malpractice, resort & hotel accidents and defective sidewalks, to name a few. Taking Action to Protect Your Rights If you or someone you know in the Seattle area or anywhere within Washington State needs legal representation or the trusted legal advice of an experienced personal injury lawyer, contact Kenneth Selander, Jr. today at 1-866-681-0002, or complete the contact form provided on this site to begin your free consultation with a skilled Seattle injury attorney. |
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Magazine named Kenneth Selander, Jr. a SuperLawyer in the area of personal injury law in their Summer 2007 issue. SuperLawyer status is conferred on only the top 5% of attorneys in Washington State. Click here for Ken's Super Lawyer listing. |
