Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on January 11, 2021

Surgical errors are one of the leading causes of death for patients in the United States. Medical errors are a serious public health problem and pose a substantial threat to patient safety. An “active error” occurs when a physician does something incorrectly in the operating room, thus creating a surgical mistake. 1. Surgery on the wrong...

Posted in Distracted Driving, Firm News on January 1, 2021

Distracted driving can happen in a variety of ways even though people often associate it with cell phones. Something as simple as having a conversation with a passenger can be distracted driving. Things you do every day without thinking about them can distract you while driving. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explains...

Posted in Birth Injuries, Firm News on December 12, 2020

Usually, after the birth of a baby, the doctor quickly clamps the umbilical cord. However, there is also the option of waiting a little while to clamp the cord. This option of delayed cord clamping, according to the American Pregnancy Association, can help increase the volume of a baby’s blood and the amount of iron in...

Posted in Blog, Firm News, Medical Malpractice on November 23, 2020

Prostate cancer is a serious health concern, especially for older men. Getting a prostate exam can be intimidating for some, and having a biopsy to check for cancerous cells can be even more difficult. People in Washington State should know that liquid biopsies can sometimes return a false positive due to unrelated, noncancerous mutations....

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on November 23, 2020

Almost every driver in Washington and other U.S. states has witnessed more than one incident of road rage. Whether because of running late for work, feeling out of control or being under a tremendous amount of stress, drivers can easily lose their tempers. Their detrimental behaviors often come with serious repercussions, both to themselves...

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on November 18, 2020

Patients in Washington and around the country want certainty when it comes to their cancer diagnoses. The idea that someone can misidentify a lesion is terribly scary for any patient. There can be serious health consequences when a doctor error happens. Understanding melanoma Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer. It can...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on November 16, 2020

Remember in the early 2010s, when automakers like Tesla were promising that their fully autonomous vehicles would be for sale in just a few years? It’s 2020, and so far, those promises have not come true. In a way, this is a good thing. Manufacturers have yet to perfect the technology necessary to make...

Posted in Firm News, Injuries on October 23, 2020

In Washington, many residents have a pet dog. In fact, Washington ranks in the top 10 pet owning states. This means you have a high chance of running into a dog even if you do not own one yourself. While this normally is not a problem, it can become one quickly if a dog decides...

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on October 9, 2020

When you go to a hospital in Washington, you expect to receive great medical care. Unfortunately, you could become a victim of a medication error if you do not advocate for your own health and ask the right questions. If you have an upcoming visit to a health care facility, or if you take medication,...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on September 30, 2020

Car accidents are bad news all the way around. They cause property damage and bodily injury and of course a number of fatalities every year on Washington roads. Other negative consequences include financial impacts that last for years and years. The impact on insurance rates A Forbes article reveals how some accidents can cause...