May 20, 2026 / News / Sexual Assault
Attorneys Darrell Cochran Personal Injury Lawyer and Bridget Grotz of PCVA, have filed a lawsuit against Olympia massage clinic The Well on behalf of a Plaintiff who was sexually assaulted during a massage. The complaint states that The Well hired massage therapist Ignacio Ramirez after he was terminated from a previous job at Hand & […]
Read moreMay 19, 2026 / In The News / News
In 2019, Robin Lerum and her daughter were driving in the HOV lane on I‑5 when a speeding SUV, traveling on the freeway shoulder, slammed into their car and caused a multi‑vehicle car crash in Washington. Just before the collision, two on‑duty motorcycle officers from the Seattle and Bellevue police departments had moved onto the […]
Read moreApril 30, 2026 / Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse of a child is a serious violation of both criminal and civil law. In Washington State, survivors of childhood sexual abuse may pursue civil lawsuits against the individuals responsible and, in many cases, the institutions that allowed the abuse to occur.Defining Sexual AbuseSexual abuse generally refers to any sexual activity involving a minor or…
Read moreApril 30, 2026 / Sexual Abuse
Washington law allows child sexual abuse survivors to pursue compensatory damages to help address the full scope of harm they have experienced. Compensatory damages are designed to make a survivor “whole” by providing financial compensation for the financial and emotional losses caused by the abuse. In many child sexual abuse claims, these damages may be…
Read moreApril 14, 2026 / News
The Cadillac Lyriq was introduced as a bold step forward for General Motors. This luxury, all-electric SUV was designed to signal the brand’s transition into a new era. First launched in 2022, the Lyriq quickly became a centerpiece of GM’s electric vehicle strategy, combining sleek design, advanced technology, and a starting price above $58,000. However, […]
Read moreMarch 23, 2026 / Medical Malpractice
If you were harmed by a medical error, you may have the right to file a malpractice claim. However, Washington law places strict deadlines on how long you have to take legal action. If you miss the deadline, you may jeopardize your right to compensation. Washington Has a Three-Year Statute of Limitations for Most Medical…
Read moreMarch 23, 2026 / Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice claims are a subcategory of personal injury cases that have specialized elements. In most personal injury claims, liability is based on negligence, meaning someone failed to act with reasonable care and caused harm to another person.Medical malpractice cases have similar elements but focus on whether a healthcare provider failed to meet the accepted medical…
Read moreMarch 12, 2026 / News
Trial in a major medical malpractice case in Washington ended recently with a $21 million settlement that included confidentiality for the medical facility involved. The woman sought emergency treatment on September 30, 2022, after experiencing numbness and worsening pain in her legs several months after undergoing spinal fusion surgery. According to court filings and trial […]
Read moreMarch 6, 2026 / News
Seattle, WA – A King County jury on Friday awarded $3.5 million in damages to a woman identified in court records as J.Z.; she was represented by Seattle child sexual abuse attorneys Darrell Cochran, Ian Bauer, Selena Hoffman and Patrick Brown. Jurors concluded that Seattle’s Blessed Sacrament Parish was negligent in allowing a convicted child […]
Read moreFebruary 27, 2026 / Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse cases in Washington are among the most emotionally-charged cases in personal injury law. Unlike other types of cases, sexual abuse frequently occurs in private, without eyewitnesses. However, there are many forms of direct and indirect evidence that can help establish liability against the abuser or another party that failed to prevent the abuse. […]
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