Personal Injury, Wrongful Death Lawyer, Richard Washington

Personal Injury, Wrongful Death Lawyer, Richard Washington A trial lawyer with 30 years of litigation experience

01/09/2026

Failure isn't random

01/08/2026

Why Workers Stay Silent

01/08/2026

Accidents Don’t “Just Happen"

01/07/2026

Subcontractor Confusion: Who Controlled Safety?

Unclear responsibility kills accountability.

01/06/2026

Safety Violations Are Often Quiet

No one noticed!

01/06/2026

Incident Reports Aren’t Neutral

Who does this report protect?

01/06/2026

One assumption just killed your Philly construction case.

What's the assumption?

01/05/2026

Being told ‘workers’ comp is your only option’ is often wrong.

Did you assume this?

01/02/2026

TRUCKER SURVIVES DEVASTATING WRECK: Who's liable here?

A tanker truck entered a northbound crossover on U.S. 59 South in Lufkin, Texas, driving into the path of a southbound semi-truck hauling 25-foot steel pipes on September 18, 2024, around 8 a.m. Dashcam video captured the collision that caused the semi-truck to lose its entire load, scattering steel pipes across the highway. It has been reported that the impact severely mangled the truck and temporarily trapped the driver inside, with two steel pipes penetrating the driver's compartment inches from the driver's seat. Despite the catastrophic damage, the driver sustained only minor injuries and was able to walk to the stretcher before being transported to the hospital. The tanker truck flipped on its side, briefly leaking weed-killer material before HAZMAT crews contained it. The Lufkin Police Department called the driver's survival "truly miraculous" considering the truck's condition. The highway remained closed for seven hours.

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12/31/2025

UNLICENSED PESTICIDE USE TURNS DEADLY: Who's liable?

It has been reported that four children died from toxic phosphine gas poisoning in Amarillo, Texas, after their father used water to wash away aluminum phosphide pesticide pellets he had spread under their mobile home to kill mice. The victims were a 17-year-old girl and her three younger brothers, ages 11, 9, and 7. The father reportedly obtained the professional-grade pesticide (Weevil-Cide) from a friend on the black market without proper licensing. When he used a garden hose to rinse the pellets, a chemical reaction released deadly phosphine gas that seeped into the home overnight. The children's mother (45) was reportedly in critical condition, and five other family members were hospitalized. The EPA classifies aluminum phosphide in "Toxicity Category I" as the most toxic category. A criminal investigation was launched as the product requires professional certification for purchase and proper application.

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12/30/2025

SALTWATER TRIGGERS BATTERY FIRE: Can families sue Tesla for fire damage?

A family lost their $6 million home when their Tesla Model X Plaid burst into flames two days after Hurricane Helene flooding. On September 27, 2024, the family elevated their unplugged Tesla when 6-8 inches of saltwater entered their garage. Around midnight on September 29, the battery ignited from saltwater exposure. Two grandchildren heard popping sounds and discovered a "fireball" in the garage. The Tesla was fully engulfed in under one minute. All nine people evacuated safely as the fire spread through the entire house within 15 minutes, collapsing bedrooms into the flames. First responders couldn't save the home because hurricane damage had shut off water service. The family lost everything. This was one of at least 17 EV-related fires after Hurricane Helene, highlighting the danger of saltwater exposure to electric vehicle batteries even days after flooding subsides.

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12/29/2025

DRIVER TRUSTED AUTOPILOT: Can Tesla be held negligent?

Traffic camera footage captured a Tesla Model 3 on autopilot failing to detect an overturned truck blocking the highway and slamming into it at approximately 68 mph. The incident occurred on June 1, 2020, when a delivery truck flipped onto its side, exposing its white roof to oncoming traffic. The truck driver stood ahead desperately waving to warn vehicles, and while other cars safely navigated around the obstacle, the Tesla continued straight without slowing. Smoke appeared from the Tesla's tires just before impact as the 53-year-old driver slammed the brakes after finally noticing the truck, but it was too late. The Model 3 crashed through the truck's roof with enough force to move the entire vehicle several feet. Remarkably, the driver escaped completely uninjured, though the crash highlights serious concerns about autopilot's inability to detect stationary objects.

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