Posted in Birth Injuries, Firm News on November 29, 2018

Many people, when they hear that a baby has been born prematurely, assume that the only consequence of a preterm birth is low birth weight. This is not only inaccurate, but also, a dangerous misconception. Researchers and health care providers along have long associated premature birth with several damaging and long-term health effects. While...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on November 29, 2018

We have previously written about drivers in Washington’s metropolitan areas. Drivers in three of Washington’s cities – Bellevue, Tacoma, and Seattle – filed an above-average number of car insurance claims compared to other metro areas around the U.S. Out of 200 U.S. cities, Seattle was ranked near the bottom in terms of driver safety....

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on November 9, 2018

We have covered a number of dangerous behaviors that drivers exhibit while they are on roadways across the country. During the fall and winter months, many parts of the U.S. see colder temperatures set in and with this cooler weather comes risks that can lead to traffic crashes. Aside from snow, rain, fog and...

Posted in Birth Injuries, Firm News on October 31, 2018

Erb’s palsy is a birth injury that affects the spinal cord’s capacity to send messages to the arm, hand, wrist or fingers through natural nerve impulses. Babies who are born in Washington with this condition usually look as if they are paralyzed in the affected areas of the arm. Many require ongoing and extensive...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on October 29, 2018

On October 6, 20 people were killed in a horrific limousine accident in upstate New York. All 18 passengers, including the driver, and two pedestrians lost their lives in the accident. It is the deadliest traffic accident in the U.S. in nearly 10 years. While the cause of the accident is still unclear, we...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on October 27, 2018

When it comes to traffic collisions, any type of vehicle can be dangerous. In fact, traffic accidents can be difficult for those who are not riding in any vehicle at all (pedestrians), as well as bicyclists and people riding skateboards. However, motorcyclists face an especially high chance of sustaining a serious injury or passing...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on October 16, 2018

Child restraints were once limited to car seats, but times are changing. The law in Washington now includes booster seats for older and bigger children. According to the Washington State Booster Seat Coalition, because seat belts are designed for full grown, adult bodies, you need to use child restraints for children riding in your vehicle....

Posted in Birth Injuries, Firm News on October 9, 2018

Many women have to undergo a Caesarean section when they are in labor in Washington. Even though it is a major surgical procedure, doctors do it often enough that is has become routine. However, this does not mean it is without risks. Before you undergo a C-section, it is a good idea for you...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on September 28, 2018

Many in Seattle may mistakenly believe that “distracted driving” simply means texting while driving. In reality, distracted driving is more of a concept than a single action. It refers to any instance in which one’s full attention is not on the road. A breakdown of the different types of driving distractions may reveal to...

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on September 28, 2018

When you have to stay at the hospital, you are placing a high amount of trust in the professionals who work there to provide you with a safe, compassionate and respectful experience. The staff includes doctors, nurses, receptionists and even janitors who are responsible for ensuring the sanitation of the environment you are in....