Posted in Uncategorized on August 2, 2021

Distracted driving accidents are on the rise, according to news reports and government statistics. Although the number of people killed by a distracted driver has gone down slightly, the number of people injured has risen. At Elk & Elk, our Seattle distracted driving accident attorneys help clients who have suffered an injury because of...

Posted in Uncategorized on August 2, 2021

Motorcycle riders are extremely vulnerable to injury in any type of accident. They have little protection, even if they wear helmets and other protective gear. The bike is lightweight compared with other vehicles on the road. In an accident between a motorcycle and a car or truck, the motorcycle almost always loses, and injuries...

Posted in Uncategorized on August 2, 2021

Negligent motorists or other careless parties deserve to be held accountable for injuring you or a loved one in a pedestrian accident. By working with a Seattle pedestrian accident lawyer, you can seek compensation while holding them responsible for their actions. Contact us today 1-844-355-9378 or fill out our online form to schedule a...

Posted in Uncategorized on August 2, 2021

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Posted in Uncategorized on July 27, 2021

Feeling symptoms such as increased thirst, blurred vision and frequent urination, you sought medical care. However, the doctor mistook diabetes for another condition, delaying you from receiving the medical treatment you needed. Unfortunately, misdiagnosis of diabetes occurs all too often. According to a study published in the Clinical Diabetes journal, physicians misdiagnosed type 1...

Posted in Probate & Estate Planning on July 20, 2021

What is estate planning? Your estate is the value of your investments, assets and interests. It is everything of value that you own—real estate, art collections, antiques, investments, insurance, etc. Estate planning is the process of determining who will receive your assets and handle your obligations after your death or incapacitation. Six steps for...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Automobile, Car Accident on July 19, 2021

We have good news and bad news. The good news – when it comes to crashes, children are much safer than they used to be. The number of child passenger deaths has declined by more than half since 1975. The bad news – motor vehicle crashes remain a leading cause of death for children....

Posted in Accident & Injury, Firm News, In the news on July 15, 2021

What happened at UH? After a major medical mistake, two University Hospitals (UH) “caregivers” are on leave pending an investigation. On July 2, there were two kidney transplants taking place at UH. A kidney meant for one patient was negligently given to and transplanted into the wrong person. Now the other patient has to...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness, In the news on July 13, 2021

Despite fewer cars on the roads last year, pedestrian fatalities increased. The Governors Highway Safety Association estimates that there were 6,721 pedestrian deaths in 2020, a nearly five-percent increase from 2019. Per mile driven, pedestrian fatalities increased just over 20% in the first half of 2020 with risky driving to blame. Pedestrian fatalities have...

Posted in Uncategorized on July 13, 2021

Rideshare services are increasingly popular, especially in cities. They allow you to pay a fee to get a ride. These services have been around long enough now to assess how they impact the safety on the roads. The Insurance Journal explains a study now shows rideshare services help to decrease DUI incidents and other...