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Snapping selfies while behind the wheel
Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on July 30, 2019
There is no question that drivers who use their cellphones to make calls, text, map out directions or compose an email while behind the wheel put people in danger. In 2017 alone, more than 3,100 people were killed in distracted driving accidents, and thousands more were injured in similar collisions. Surprisingly, motorists have taken...
read more Exactly how dangerous are Seattle drivers?
Posted in Firm News on July 29, 2019
Statistically, Seattle does not have safe drivers. Whether that is because of poorly-maintained roads, decreased visibility or distraction, many people suffer.No matter what type of vehicle you drive, you may forget that you take people’s lives into your hands when you shift into gear. And in many cases, other drivers are not the ones...
read more How can you avoid distracted driving?
Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on July 29, 2019
Like many Washington residents, your life is busy and requires constant multitasking and often running from one place to another. While you try to maximize every minute, when you are behind the wheel of a car it is vital to maintain focus on the road and your surroundings at all times. This helps ensure...
read more Erb’s palsy: causes, risk factors and treatment
Posted in Birth Injuries, Firm News on July 28, 2019
As an expectant Washington mother, you may have heard that you should “expect the unexpected” when raising children, but when it comes to your delivery, itself, you are probably hoping for a smooth, predictable process. Unfortunately, though, some deliveries are far more difficult than others, and in some cases, difficult deliveries can lead to...
read more New study reports medication errors cause more harm than you think
Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on July 25, 2019
Every medical professional has a duty to provide the best possible care to each patient they see. Unfortunately, medical errors are still common in hospitals and care centers across the country. According to NBC News, nearly one in ten patients suffer complications or severe injuries because of preventable medical errors. And NBC cites a recent...
read more School buses deserve your full attention
Posted in Distracted Driving, Firm News on July 21, 2019
The end of summer is an exciting time of year, as parents send their kids back to school. But along with the excitement of purchasing new clothes, the possibility of making new friends and worrying about inevitable scheduling changes, you might feel a little stressed out about how the school year will go.Mornings can...
read more Medical errors the nation’s third-most-common cause of death
Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on July 17, 2019
When you feel unwell and are not sure why, you probably schedule a visit with your Washington doctor so he or she can determine the problem and tell you how you can fix it. Regrettably, though, today’s doctors and physicians are not immune to making mistakes, and there are numerous areas in which they...
read more What’s a few more seconds worth?
Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on July 16, 2019
Have you ever noticed how hurried drivers are? Not you, but others…right? Chances are, you know exactly how it is. You hit snooze too many times, grab your coffee and rush out the door, only to find I-5 at a standstill. You probably get upset about how nobody can drive or wonder why people...
read more Lack of bike lanes increasing risk for cyclists
Posted in Firm News, Injuries on July 11, 2019
Many cyclists across the city protested the redesigning of Seattle’s 35th Avenue NE. They claim that the new design only leaves cyclists more vulnerable to serious bike accidents in Seattle. And it seems those concerns are valid, especially after recent accidents that left a bicyclist seriously injured and a motorcyclist dead. The Seattle Department...
read more Make sure your child’s helmet is safe this summer
Posted in Firm News, Injuries on July 9, 2019
Most bicyclists are aware that they face serious risk in the event of a collision with a much larger vehicle. And that risk only increases if they do not wear a proper helmet to prevent a serious head injury.However, some recent reports regarding bicycle helmets reveal not only how important it is to wear...
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