In Washington, a spouse may bring a claim for loss of consortium when their partner is seriously injured due to someone else’s negligence.

In Washington, a spouse may bring a claim for loss of consortium when their partner is seriously injured due to someone else’s negligence. This claim recognizes that an injury does not only harm the person who was physically hurt — it can also damage the marital relationship itself. Under Washington law, the uninjured spouse may seek compensation for the loss of companionship, affection, emotional support, and the ability to share in the normal activities of married life that existed before the injury. Loss of consortium claims are typically brought alongside the injured spouse’s personal injury lawsuit and depend on proving the underlying liability of the at-fault party. Because these claims are fact-specific and can significantly affect the value of a case, couples dealing with a serious injury should consider speaking with a Washington personal injury attorney about whether a loss of consortium claim may apply.

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