Russell & Hill - Injury & Accident Attorneys

$123M

Wrongful Death, Personal Injury

The incident occurred when the duck boat (a vehicle that can operate on land and in the water) crashed into a bus that was carrying students and employees from North Seattle College. The crash resulted in five deaths and dozens of injuries. NTSB investigators found that the duck boat’s front axle has been broken for two years and never repaired. A jury has determined that the manufacturer of the boat was 67-70% responsible for the crash and the boat operator was responsible for 30-33% of the crash. They have awarded $123 million to the victims and their families.

$65.7M

Brain Injury, Auto Accident

Brooke Taylor, a commercial litigator, suffered a serious brain injury when she was 38 years old. On April 24, 2016, she was struck by a Seattle Fire Department ambulance at an intersection. The ambulance had lights and siren on but did not slow down as required. Taylor was awarded $65.7 million in a settlement with the city. Her physicians thought she might not survive, and it is unlikely she will return to her job as a litigator. This was the largest settlement the city has ever had to pay out.

$10M

Slip and Fall

A woman in California was awarded $10 million after being injured in a fall at a Walmart store. The woman, who was 63 years old at the time of the accident, was shopping at the store in 2019 when she slipped and fell on a wet floor. She suffered a broken hip and other injuries, and she was unable to work for several months. She sued Walmart for negligence, but was not represented by Russell & Hill.

$7M

Product Liability

A man in Texas was awarded $7 million after being injured by a defective product. The man, who was 55 years old at the time of the accident, was using a power saw when it malfunctioned and caused him to suffer a serious injury to his hand. He sued the manufacturer of the saw for negligence, and a jury awarded him $7 million in damages.

$5M

Wrongful Death

A Florida family has been awarded $5 million after their child was killed by a drunk driver. The child, who was 10 years old at the time of the accident, was walking home from school when he was struck by a car driven by a drunk driver. The driver was arrested and charged with DUI manslaughter. The jury found that the driver was negligent and that his negligence caused the child’s death. The jury awarded the family $5 million in damages, which will help them to cover the cost of the child’s funeral, medical expenses, and lost wages.

$3M

Dog Bite

A woman in Everett, Washington was awarded $3 million after being injured in a dog bite. The woman, who has not been identified, was walking her own dog when she was attacked by a neighbor’s dog. The neighbor’s dog was a large breed dog, and it bit the woman on the leg, causing serious injuries. The woman was taken to the hospital, where she underwent surgery to repair her injuries. She was also required to undergo physical therapy. The woman’s injuries left her unable to work for several months, and she incurred significant medical expenses. The woman sued the neighbor for negligence. The neighbor argued that the dog was not vicious, and that the woman was partially at fault for the accident. However, the jury found in favor of the woman and awarded her $3 million in damages.