Posted in Uncategorized on April 17, 2019

No one expects to be involved in a serious accident. When it happens, few are prepared to deal with the legal, financial and emotional aftermath. Choosing a Seattle personal injury attorney is an important but difficult decision to make after an accident. If you have been injured in Seattle or anywhere in Washington, the...

Posted in Uncategorized on April 17, 2019

Anyone who owns a plot of property, from a landlord to a store owner, is responsible for the conditions of that property. This duty of care requires landowners to maintain their property and keep conditions safe for visitors. The duty of care is also the reason that property owners could be liable if someone...

Posted in Uncategorized on April 15, 2019

Driving is more dangerous than most people realize. And recently released statistics prove that driving in the United States may be becoming even more dangerous. According to the National Safety Council, there has been an uptick in traffic fatalities for the past three years. In 2016, 2017, and 2018, there have been more than...

Posted in Uncategorized on April 14, 2019

Like many residents in Washington State, you may be watching the development of autonomous vehicle technology carefully. A major benefit touted as a primary reason for these vehicles is the elimination of human-caused accidents. In looking at statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it may seem that this is a big need...

Posted in Uncategorized on April 12, 2019

It is common knowledge nowadays that distracted driving is an epidemic. The Washington Traffic Safety Commission reported that distracted driving causes roughly 30 percent of deadly crashes. And it has quickly become the number one cause of traffic accidents, putting more motorists in danger of sustaining severe injuries. In response to this epidemic, Washington...

Posted in Uncategorized on April 11, 2019

Many birth injuries are severe and immediately recognizable. For example, both physicians and parents alike could identify whether a baby has broken bones or muscle-related injuries if the child cannot move easily after birth. However, some birth injuries are not always so apparent. Symptoms of a birth injury could appear after parents have brought...

Posted in Uncategorized on April 9, 2019

Now that spring is here, more and more Seattle residents are hitting the streets and enjoying outdoor activities such as walking, running, biking, and for children – playing outside. Now is a good time for a reminder about the potential for dog bites. Although dog attacks are rare, they can be extremely dangerous. A...

Posted in Uncategorized on April 8, 2019

Posted in Uncategorized on April 7, 2019

Because you trust that your health care provider in Washington will effectively diagnose you and provide customized treatment, it can be unnerving to hear stories about people who have been the victim of a costly medical error at the hands of their doctor. At Elk + Elk, we are committed to providing people with...

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice on April 4, 2019

Think back to your last medical appointment. Was your doctor typing away at their computer? Did you feel like they were rushed or distracted? Were they more focused on filling in the digital forms than they were on your symptoms? Before you knew it, your time was up and they hurried off to see the… read more