Washington Code 7.70.010 – Declaration of modification of actions for damages based upon injuries resulting from health care
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The state of Washington, exercising its police and sovereign power, hereby modifies as set forth in this chapter and in RCW 4.16.350, as now or hereafter amended, certain substantive and procedural aspects of all civil actions and causes of action, whether based on tort, contract, or otherwise, for damages for injury occurring as a result of health care which is provided after June 25, 1976.
[1975-’76 2nd ex.s. c 56 § 6.]
NOTES:
Severability—1975-’76 2nd ex.s. c 56: See note following RCW 4.16.350.
Terms Used In Washington Code 7.70.010
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.