Areas of Practice in Spokane, Washington

CLAIMS INVOLVING PERSONAL INJURY

Personal injury law includes so many different types of claims that it is difficult to list every possible claim. If you are not sure if you have a right to recover money damages for your injury, you can get a free consultation with the Law Office of Joseph A. Blumel, III, P.S. Our office is located in Spokane, Washington  and we provide legal services for personal injury claims throughout Washington and have also represented clients in association with other attorneys in the states of Idaho, Oregon, Montanta, New Mexico, New York and California.

TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE

If you are, or were, the victim of sexual abuse, I would like to help you. 

If you are still being sexually abused, and you would like to find out what options are available to you without committing yourself to a course of action, you can call me for a free consultation and I will try to help you figure out a solution. You can call me anonymously if you prefer and I will try to help you figure out how to escape from the situation you are in. 

If the abuse has stopped and you would like to know what your options are, I will be glad to advise you. If appropriate, I will assist you in seeking justice for the sexual abuse you suffered and I will try to find a solution you are comfortable with. 

If you were abused in the past, I strongly urge you to discuss your options with an attorney that is experienced in handling sexual abuse claims. The issues are complicated and require a great deal of experience to explore all of the options, including the possibility of filing claims in several states. 

The biggest obstacle to obtaining justice is the passage of time. Most sexual abuse cases that are lost, are lost because the victim waited until it was too late and the statute of limitations had expired. 

Part of the path to healing is in seeking justice. If you would like to discuss your situation with me, please feel free to call me. 

Representing Victims of Sexual Abuse in the Following Matters: 

Confidential Claimants vs. Roman Catholic Diocese of Spokane - Settlement of $48,000,000.00

Confidential Claimants vs. Society of Jesus, Oregon Province - Settlement of $166,000,000.00

Confidential Claimants vs. Roman Catholic Diocese of Helena - Settlement of $20,000,000.00

Confidential Claimants vs. Roman Catholic Diocese of Great Falls - Settlement of $20,000,000.00

Confidential Claimant vs. Roman Catholic Diocese of Yakima - Confidential

Confidential Claimants vs. Morning Star Boys Ranch Spokane - Settlement of $3,000,000.00

Confidential Claimant vs. Clarus Group, LLC and Sonic Drive In - Confidential

Representing Victims of Sexual Abuse in the Following Pending Matters: 

Confidential Claimants vs. Roman Catholic Diocese of Santa Fe 

Confidential Claimants vs. Various Roman Catholic Dioceses in California

Confidential Claimants vs. Various Roman Catholic Dioceses in New York

Confidential Claimants vs. Various Roman Catholic Dioceses in New Jersey

Confidential Claimants vs. Boy Scouts of America

WRONGFUL DEATH / SURVIVAL CLAIMS

Wrongful death refers to a fatality that occurs because of the negligence or misconduct of another person. A wrongful death is a type of personal injury. Personal injury law holds one person accountable for causing damages to another person. Wrongful death cases arise from a variety of circumstances including vehicle crashes, defective products, and construction site accidents. Whatever the cause of a wrongful death, the impact on the survivors can be devastating. A void is felt by everyone who must continue on without the companionship and support of their loved one. 

A wrongful death claim against a negligent party is generally initiated by or on behalf of the spouse, children or family of the decedent or made by the deceased's estate. Negligence must be established. The law office of Joseph A. Blumel, III is skilled at helping clients prove the four critical components of negligence: 

        1. The defendant had a duty to the deceased,

        2. The defendant failed to perform that duty,

        3. The fatality was caused by the defendant's breach of duty, and

        4. The survivors have suffered damages as a result of the loss.

In addition to establishing negligence, the future life expectancy of the deceased must be presented to establish the loss of future earnings. The relationship of the survivors with the deceased must also be effectively communicated. Powerful presentation of the emotional loss is critical to a fair damage award.