Personal Injury
The Importance of Helmets and Protective Gear for Motorcyclists
Posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury on May 15, 2024
Motorcycle helmets save lives, which is why Washington state has required that all motorcyclists should wear a DOT-approved helmet when operating their bikes. Wearing a helmet, along with other types of protective gear, can help prevent significant head and bodily injuries from occurring. Motorcycle Helmets – Getting One That Works A proper motorcycle helmet...
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Who’s Liable if You Slip and Fall in a Parking Lot?
Posted in Personal Injury on February 14, 2024
Slip and fall injuries often lead to significant setbacks for victims in Washington, and recovering compensation can be particularly challenging. Slip and fall accident victims may be able to recover compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering damages, but determining who is liable for a parking lot slip and fall...
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What are the Symptoms of a Concussion?
Posted in Brain Injuries, Personal Injury on January 22, 2024
Concussions are dangerous, but individuals often do not recognize (or take seriously) the signs and symptoms of these injuries before damage is done. Information from the CDC indicates that there were more than 214,000 hospitalizations as a result of traumatic brain injuries during a recent reporting year. Many of these emergency room visits are...
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Who is Liable For a Slip-and-Fall in a Bus?
Posted in Personal Injury on December 19, 2023
Slip and fall accidents are not uncommon, and individuals who sustain injuries due to the negligence of a property owner are often able to recover compensation for their losses. However, what happens if a slip and fall injury occurs on a bus? Bus operators and other common carriers owe a specific duty of care...
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Tips to Drive Safe in the Fog
Posted in Car Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury on November 21, 2023
Foggy driving - it's not something any of us particularly want to do. However, for those who regularly drive vehicles in Seattle or anywhere throughout Washington, driving through the fog is part of our reality. Driving in the fog presents various types of hazards for drivers and unfortunately, accidents. If you are in a...
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What Is a Subrogation Claim?
Posted in Personal Injury on September 13, 2023
Personal injury victims are often able to recover compensation through an insurance settlement or as a result of a jury verdict. The compensation available typically includes coverage of their medical bills, lost wages, and various other expenses they incurred as a result of the injuries. However, the process of recovering this compensation can take...
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Demonstrable Evidence in a Personal Injury Case
Posted in Personal Injury on September 3, 2023
When a person sustains an injury caused by the negligent actions of another, they are often able to recover compensation for their losses. In order to successfully recover this compensation, there will need to be “demonstrable evidence.” This type of evidence can establish the at-fault party’s liability for causing harm to the victim. iF...
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Do I Have To Pay Out-of-Pocket After a Car Accident?
Posted in Personal Injury on April 1, 2023
If you or somebody you love has been injured in a vehicle accident caused by the negligence of another party, you should be able to recover compensation for your losses. However, receiving compensation through an insurance settlement or as a result of a personal injury jury verdict can take time, but you need to...
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Compensation For Emotional Distress in WA
Posted in Personal Injury on March 23, 2023
A personal injury can cause physical pain, and long after the accident, the trauma suffered emotionally is often still very present. Traumatic car accidents, being the victim of violence or of an animal attack, being injured on the job, or any other happening can cause emotional anguish and leave a lasting mark on the...
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