Posted in Distracted Driving, Firm News on February 1, 2019

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...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on January 27, 2019

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...

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on January 19, 2019

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...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on January 11, 2019

With the notorious gray weather of Washington, it is not unusual for you to encounter days when fog is prevalent and the air seems thick. While you may be used to this weather, driving in it requires you to pay extra attention as your visibility is greatly limited. At Elk & Elk Co., Ltd,...

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on January 7, 2019

While shocking, news of wrong-site surgeries may surface often enough to show how this issue continues to be one that plagues the healthcare industry. Many in Seattle might question how a wrong-site surgery can occur, given the assumed intelligence of the practitioners involved, as well as the understanding that patients must first consent to any...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on January 5, 2019

When people get in their car to drive somewhere in Washington, they take on the responsibility to drive safely and follow the rules to protect themselves and their passengers. However, they cannot control the actions of other drivers who may not be paying as much attention to the critical task of driving. In unfortunate...

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on December 29, 2018

When families in Washington make the difficult decision to place their elderly loved one in the care of a nursing home facility, chances are the weeks and months leading up to the transition were filled with apprehension. Despite their efforts to arrange their care for their family member, a conclusion was reached that it...

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

In many areas of the country, individuals who have lost a loved one in an accident due to another person’s negligence are eligible for wrongful death benefits, regardless of whether that individual supported a spouse, child or family member.But Washington has limitations on who can receive wrongful death benefits. In Washington, the husband, wife, domestic...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on December 26, 2018

According to a 2015 report by CBS News, 30 U.S. residents die a day in motor vehicle car accidents involving an alcohol-impaired driver. This stat comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is no secret that this number spikes exponentially during the holiday season, especially right around New Year’s. In fact,...

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on December 23, 2018

When people need to visit their doctor in Washington, they place their full trust in their health care provider’s ability to thoroughly assess their condition and provide recommendations for treatment and recovery from their symptoms. However, there are undoubtedly times when doctors are ineffective in caring for their patients due to misunderstandings, inadequate information...