Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on September 16, 2018

When doctors in Washington are cleared to begin practicing without the guidance and direction of instructors and industry professionals, they are entrusted to take their education, skills and experience to help their patients overcome symptoms and regain health. However, in some unfortunate circumstances, health care providers are unable to stand up to this requirement...

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

While there are undoubtedly times when women in Washington are completely unable to control the fact that they go into labor well before their due date, there are many things that can be done to actively prevent preterm labor. When women are educated about how they can facilitate a full-term and healthy pregnancy, they...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on September 7, 2018

When it comes to driving safety, where do drivers in Washington’s metropolitan areas (specifically Bellevue, Tacoma, and Seattle) rank? According to Allstate Insurance’s America’s Best Drivers report for 2018, not very well. Allstate ranked drivers in the most populous 200 cities in the U.S. based on how often insurance claims were filed in that...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on September 1, 2018

Depending on the severity of a car accident in Washington, the injuries that victims experience can vary exponentially. There are many factors that play into how seriously injured people are including whether or not they were wearing a seatbelt, where their car was hit, what type of vehicle hit them, whether or not they...

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

There is never a time as good as now to learn about what to do if you are involved in a car accident in Washington. When your adrenaline is pumping, you are in shock or you have been injured in a car crash, it can be difficult to think clearly and make decisions in...

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on August 20, 2018

When you receive a diagnosis from your doctor in Washington, chances are you rely on the information that he or she has provided to point you in the right direction so you can overcome any symptoms and return to full health. So, imagine your frustration when you do everything exactly as your health care...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on August 14, 2018

You were involved in a serious car accident in Washington, but fortunately your physical injuries were not life-threatening. However, since your accident, you have faced some debilitating mental anxiety. Every time you get in your vehicle, you get a panic attack and relive your experience over and over again. Fortunately, there are things that...

Posted in Distracted Driving, Firm News on August 6, 2018

When it comes to distracted driving in the United States, things seem to be only getting worse. A recent study by ZenDrive, a company that analyzes driver behavior using phone sensors and provides insights on that data, recently analyzed 100 billion driver miles. The results of that study are telling: Distracted driving is a...

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on August 6, 2018

When a person reaches the point where discomforting symptoms are starting to interfere with their ability to do their job, get rest and feel well, one of the first things they do is contact their health care provider in Washington in search of a solution. The first step in getting treatment is for a...

Posted in Birth Injuries, Firm News on July 28, 2018

You have recently found out that you are expecting a baby. Your excitement is growing as you recognize the exciting changes taking place in your body. Protecting your unborn child and preventing any injury from compromising his or her wellbeing is critical throughout pregnancy. At Elk & Elk, out Seattle medical malpractice lawyers have...