Two Reasons to Hold a Hospital Accountable for a Loved One’s Death
When you take your loved one to the hospital, you hope they will receive the treatment they need so they can get back on their feet and carry on with life. And while most patients fully recover, the unfortunate truth is some succumb to their illnesses or injuries....
Recognizing traumatic brain injuries in children
People of all ages can get a traumatic brain injury (TBI), especially if they fall or are involved in a crash. If your child hit their head in an accident, you must take them to the hospital as soon as possible. Children sometimes cannot understand or communicate...
What to do if a vehicle is following too closely
In Washington, it is rare that you will have the roadways all to yourself. At any time of day, you will have to share the roads with other drivers. This means that no matter how responsible you are in your own driving practices, there is always a level of risk when...
Poor Outcome or Medical Malpractice?
Poor outcomes are not always malpractice in a medical setting. Everyone who goes to the hospital needs to know that they may not get the optimal outcome or the outcome that they want. There are serious risks with major surgery, for instance, and not all diseases can...
When your loved ones may need help in a nursing home.
Most older adults would prefer to live independently in their own homes or at least stay with their family members if they are unable to age in place. Nursing home care is typically the last choice for both aging adults and their close family members. However, if...
$9M Birth Injury Lawsuit
Settlements are often confidential, except when government institutions are involved. Birth injuries and complications can result in heartache and expensive treatments for the rest of a person’s life. When a birth injury is caused by a doctor’s or hospital’s...
Two Reasons To Get Legal Help With Insurance Claims Involving Commercial Trucking Accidents
Consumers often have a false sense of faith in insurance providers. They tend to think of insurance companies as friendly or helpful because of the marketing efforts made by those businesses. Their trusting approach to claims can often lead to undervalued compensation...
Removed to Federal Court, but the amount in controversy is less than 75k?
Generally, if a case has been removed to federal court based on diversity jurisdiction and the amount in controversy is subsequently determined to be less than $75,000, it is possible to request a remand to the state court. In such a situation, the party seeking the...
Insurance Denies Coverage: “No Evidence of Forcible Entry into Vehicle”
A potential client came into my office today because his new vehicle was stolen and the insurance company denied coverage. The vehicle was a brand new car, and he owed $40,000 on it. The client told me that he had left the key fob either in the vehicle or close to the...
How PIP Works in Washington State After a Car Accident
When you're involved in a car accident in Washington State, it's crucial to understand how Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance works. PIP is a non-mandatory coverage that provides essential benefits to help cover medical expenses and other losses resulting from...
“Pregnant women involved in traffic collisions are at heightened risk of potentially serious birth complications”
A new study from Taiwan suggests that even minor injuries in traffic accidents can increase the risk of birth complications for pregnant women. The research, published in the journal Injury Prevention, reveals that pregnant women involved in traffic collisions...
Birth Injury and Neonatal Strokes
Introduction: Neonatal strokes can have severe and long-lasting consequences, including cerebral palsy and mortality. While birth trauma has often been associated with neonatal strokes, recent studies challenge this assumption. This blog post aims to summarize two...
Understanding the Statute of Limitations after a Car Accident and What it Means
Being involved in a car accident can be a traumatic experience, both physically and emotionally. If you’ve been injured or incurred property damage due to a car accident in Washington State, it’s important to be aware of the legal framework surrounding the incident....
Highest Crash Rate of All Age Groups
Teenage drivers have the worst crash rate of all age groups. Further, they are three times more likely to die in a crash than even someone in their early 20s per mile driven. Why is this? It’s in part because they aren’t as inclined to wear seat belts as...
Traumatic Brain Injury Claims for Spouses
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can devastate the life of the victim, but what about the victim’s spouse? After a traumatic brain injury, it’s not uncommon for couples to find that the entire dynamic of their relationship has changed for the worse. The impact of a TBI...