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Taking control of your birthing experience
Posted in Birth Injuries, Firm News on June 5, 2017
Whether you are delivering your first child or preparing to give birth to your third or fourth child, chances are you have felt some feelings of apprehension. As with many Washington parents, the health and safety of you and your infant is heavily reliant on the knowledge, education and professionalism of your health care...
read more What leads to a misdiagnosis?
Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on May 30, 2017
If you have ever suffered from the misdiagnosis of an illness or medical condition, then you can understand how important it is to get to the bottom of what leads to such a mistake in Washington. There are many different factors that contribute to a wrong diagnosis, but in general, it usually comes down...
read more How can you drive defensively?
Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on May 22, 2017
While you may be the most cautious driver on the roads of Washington and pay careful attention to all of the laws, you are still at risk when around other drivers who do not take safety as seriously. Fortunately, avoiding drivers who are reckless, inattentive, drowsy, careless or distracted can be facilitated by driving...
read more Understanding placental abruption
Posted in Birth Injuries, Firm News on May 16, 2017
A mother suffering from a placental abruption in Washington requires medical attention right away. It is an emergency situation that needs immediate and quick care. Baby Center defines placental abruption as the detachment of the placenta from the uterus. The placenta is how the baby is nourished in the womb, so any disruption in...
read more Tips for dealing with aggressive drivers
Posted in Blog, Firm News on May 11, 2017
Anyone who has been behind the wheel of a motor vehicle knows that aggressive drivers are everywhere. Unfortunately, road rage can be a very dangerous thing.According to the Traffic Safety, aggressive driving contributes to over half of all traffic fatalities.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines aggressive driving as operating a motor vehicle...
read more Truck accidents vs car accidents
Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on May 9, 2017
When it comes to choosing a vehicle, many people are especially concerned about its safety. Nobody wants to get into an accident on a Washington roadway, but if it should happen, they want to know they have a good chance of walking away from it. For this reason, many people wonder if they will...
read more What is wrong-site surgery?
Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on May 2, 2017
Imagine that you need surgery on your right foot. You go to the Washington hospital, get checked in and go through the process of getting to the operating room. You count backwards from 100 and drift to sleep. The next thing you know, you are waking up. You look down to see your left...
read more What causes brain injuries at birth?
Posted in Birth Injuries, Firm News on April 25, 2017
A newborn baby is a great joy, but when something goes wrong during the delivery, it can be devastating. You may wonder how infants suffer from brain injuries during birth in Washington. While these problems are actually quite rare, they can still happen, so here is a look at some causes of brain injuries...
read more Collision avoidance systems and rear-end collisions
Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on April 19, 2017
The statistics and facts do not lie when it comes to the dangers of rear-end collisions on roadways in Washington and across the country. As the National Transportation Safety Board has reported, more than half of all accidents occurring in 2012 to 2014 were rear-end crashes with 1,700 annual fatalities as a result. This...
read more The prevalence of medical misdiagnosis
Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on April 14, 2017
Many people in Seattle and across Washington visit emergency rooms and outpatient clinics seeking a medical diagnosis and treatment from healthcare professionals. People trust these knowledgeable professionals to help them in their time of medical need. However, what people do not consider is the fact that physicians, nurses and surgeons work long hours in...
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