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

People who live in Washington State have no doubt heard for years and even for decades about how dangerous it is to drive a motor vehicle after drinking alcohol. Unfortunately, it seems that despite the clear facts, there continue to be too many people who simply refuse to make the safe and responsible choice...

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on December 4, 2018

When it comes to medical malpractice in Washington, it is important to understand a concept called duty of care. Your whole case will rest on its presence. If you cannot prove there was a duty of care, then you cannot prove your case. The National Law Review explains this is the responsibility of a medical...

Posted in Birth Injuries, Firm News on December 1, 2018

According to March of Dimes, a doctor may schedule a cesarean section if there are problems during your pregnancy that may make vaginal birth risky for mom, baby or both. If a person has a healthy pregnancy, and if the delivery doctor does not detect any issues that may make vaginal birth a dangerous...

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 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 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 know...

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.The...