James Gooding, Shareholder and Senior Trial Counsel of GLP Attorneys, was recently published in the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ), January issue of Trial News, “Special Focus: Nursing Home Litigation.”
Jim’s article, “Using DSHS to Win Your Nursing Home Case,” discusses recent changes in Washington law requiring the Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS) to release full reports on nursing homes under investigation for abuse.
DSHS is responsible for protecting vulnerable adults by investigating reports of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, and other mistreatment in licensed care facilities. Previously, DSHS only had to share partial information, but a 2022 Court of Appeals ruling now mandates the release of comprehensive records, including surveyor notes, findings, and investigation documents, following a public disclosure request.
This change in the law is especially helpful for nursing home abuse and neglect cases, as it allows attorneys to access crucial information that can strengthen their cases and hold negligent facilities accountable. Jim outlines how legal professionals can use these reports to better advocate for victims of abuse.
Read the full article in WSAJ’s January Issue of Trial News.
James Gooding Personal Injury Practice
Jim joined GLP Attorneys in 2007 and became a shareholder in 2010. He is an active member of the Washington State Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice, and participates in initiatives like Trial Lawyers Care and the WSAJ Disaster Relief Program. Jim has served on various committees, including the Washington State Bar Association Court Rules Committee. He is one of the few attorneys in the Northwest Board Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification, and is an Associate of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Jim has been named a “Washington State Super Lawyer” from 2012 to 2024, earning Top 100 recognition in 2018 and 2021–2024, and was also a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer” from 2012 to 2022.
Jim’s personal injury practice focuses on Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect and Maritime Injury.
Jim takes a personal interest in every client he represents. For Jim, a case is not just a number or a name – it is an injury that could have happened to any one of us. As such, he is dedicated to ensuring that his clients are treated with the respect that each one individually deserves.
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If you or a loved one has a nursing home abuse or neglect case, it is recommended to speak to a personal injury attorney. Please call us at (800) 273 – 5005 or contact us here for a free consultation.