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Is Washington a safe state to live in?

Determining tangibly how safe it is to live in a certain area may seem like an impossible task. For many people, safety is a feeling more than something you can calculate. But WalletHub, a financial website, took on the task of looking at data across a variety of metrics to determine how each state...

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Is there government aid for babies with birth injuries?

Parenting is an expensive endeavor as is, but when your child sustains a brain injury, especially one that results in long-term disabilities, it can be even more so. If your Seattle birthing team failed you and your child in that it allowed your child to sustain a disabling birth injury, you may wonder if...

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Autonomous vehicles and consumer readiness

Residents in Washington State who are concerned about the ongoing problems associated with vehicle accidents may well be interested to learn about ways to improve safety on the road. Over the past few years, more and more companies are working to develop autonomous vehicles. There are many assertions made about how these vehicles may...

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Documentation errors can lead to patient harm

Documentation is among the most important tasks that nurses in Washington can perform to keep patients safe from medical errors. Elite Learning notes that a recent study revealed over 250,000 deaths annually are attributable to medical errors. By providing the right information in the right place at the right time, nurses can help eliminate...

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What Is Fetal Distress?

For most Washington families, the birth of a child is a joyous time filled with celebration and love. Most pregnancies progress to full term without issue. However, complications can occur in even the healthiest mothers. At Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. we often represent clients whose child sustained injuries at or near the time...

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What should you know about car seats?

When your family hits the road in Washington, you may think your young child will be safe in the car as long as he or she sits in a car seat. However, there are many factors that determine how safe a child is in a safety seat and it is important for you to...

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Fatal errors lead to reminder about cosmetic surgeries

With a growing concern about the safety of cosmetic patients, experts everywhere are issuing warnings about the types of precautions that should be taken before people in Washington pursue any type of cosmetic surgical procedure. The hope is that through patient education, there can be a reduction in the number of cases that are...

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Washington drivers are trading one form of distracted driving for another

On the surface, it sounds like good news: There has been a slight decrease in distracted driving in Washington over the past three years, according to a recent observational study conducted by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. But let’s take a look closer at the study’s results. In 2016 and 2017, the total distraction...

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The Role of a Witness in a Car Accident

When people are involved in a car accident in Washington, they may provide conflicting reports of what happened during the events that led to the collision. While investigators use a variety of means to identify who is at fault including the use of evidence and crash reconstruction, there may still be some gray areas...

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Plastic surgeon’s license revoked after malpractice claims

When people in Washington seek the help of a licensed plastic surgeon, they usually spend considerable time researching doctors who they feel will be able to accomplish their objectives in a manner that is safe and effective. While many health care professionals highlight patient safety as a primary concern, there are some that would...

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