What is an injury or wrongful death action?

An injury or wrongful death action, also known as a personal injury lawsuit, is a type of civil action in Washington that seeks legal remedies in response to an injury or death caused by the negligence or wrongful act of another person or company. In Washington, the injury or wrongful death action may name as a defendant any person or company whose careless or reckless behavior caused the death or injury of the victim. For example, a person or a company that manufactures a product that is defective and causes the death or injury of another person may be named as a defendant in an injury or wrongful death action. In Washington, a wrongful death action is usually brought by the family of the deceased person for damages such as medical expenses, funeral expenses, loss of wages, pain and suffering, and loss of companionship. In addition, the family may also be able to seek punitive damages as a way of punishing the person or company responsible for the death. An injury action in Washington is slightly different because it only applies to personal injuries, not wrongful death. In an injury action, the plaintiff is seeking damages for past and future medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and any other expenses that are related to the injury. The defendant in an injury action can also be sued for punitive damages, to punish the defendant for gross negligence or recklessness.

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