Posted in Uncategorized on March 12, 2023

Washington residents spend a lot of time on the road. Regular commuters and travelers on Washington roads are often involved in traffic accidents. Car accidents in Washington have laws to protect drivers and passengers and hold the responsible party accountable.  Washington State’s Fault-Based System Washington state uses a fault-based system to determine responsibility for...

Posted in Community Outreach, In the news on March 8, 2023

Every year on March 8, people around the world observe International Women’s Day (IWD) as a way of acknowledging the social, economic, cultural, and political accomplishments of women globally. The day is an opportunity to appreciate the strides that have been taken toward promoting gender equality and women’s rights while also drawing attention to...

Posted in Health & Wellness, Medical Malpractice on March 3, 2023

Have you ever visited a healthcare provider seeking help for your symptoms, only to be brushed off and told that it’s all in your head or there’s nothing wrong with you? This situation is an example of medical gaslighting. The phenomenon occurs when healthcare providers dismiss patients’ concerns or complaints without adequately addressing them­−leaving...

Posted in Uncategorized on March 1, 2023

Unfortunately, fatal collisions occur every day throughout the United States.  For a variety of reasons, however, some areas on roads and highways see far more fatal crashes than others. Which American roads are the deadliest?  Where are motorists killed most often? Our personal injury lawyers in Seattle, Washington worked with data visualization agency 1Point21 Interactive...

Posted in Uncategorized on February 21, 2023

If you have been injured in a car accident caused by the negligence of another driver in Washington, you need to know how your medical bills will be paid. Unfortunately, this can be a challenging aspect of car accident claims. Medical bills often start coming in right away, but car accident claims may not...

Posted in Firm News on February 20, 2023

Our Managing Partner, Jay Kelley, recently spoke with Labor and Employment Attorney Eric Pines, for an interview about the “5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Specific Field of Law” on Medium.com. Jay focuses primarily on catastrophic civil claims for plaintiffs, most of which are from the medical field, and...

Posted in Uncategorized on February 4, 2023

When we examine the wrongful death statutes in Washington, we can see that a wrongful death occurs as a result of the “wrongful act, neglect, or default of another” (Wash. Rev. Code § 4.20.010 (2021). However, if the beneficiaries and the estate of the deceased wish to recover compensation for this untimely loss, they have...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Drug & Medical Devices, Health & Wellness, Medical Malpractice on February 3, 2023

Medical mistakes can occur in just about any area of healthcare. In the United States, medical malpractice is one of the leading causes of death and injury, with 1.5 million injuries and nearly 100,000 deaths each year. Some areas of healthcare are more commonly associated with medical errors, and several causes that are seen...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Car Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Truck Accident on January 26, 2023

At Elk + Elk, we understand the sudden, severe impact an unexpected accident can have on your life. Unfortunately, we also know that myths about making personal injury claims have surfaced, causing injury victims to miss out on opportunities to pursue claims against negligent parties. Myth: You Can’t File a Personal Injury Claim Over...

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices, Health & Wellness, In the news, Medical Malpractice on January 19, 2023

When you go to a hospital, you believe you are being cared for and treated in the best way possible. However, a recent study shows this is not the case. New England Journal of Medicine recently released a report revealing that nearly 1 in 4 patients admitted to U.S. hospitals will experience harm during their stay. The...