Posted in Uncategorized on April 3, 2019

Nursing homes should pay special attention to keeping their residents warm during Seattle’s cold weather months. Older people find it harder to stay warm than younger people, and the infirm nature of many nursing home residents makes it that much harder. The National Institutes of Health points out a number of problems that seniors...

Posted in Uncategorized on April 2, 2019

According to U.S. News & World Report, there are 214 nursing homes in Washington. Thousands of families across the state have made the often-difficult decision of placing their loved ones in one of these facilities when they are no longer able to live at home. While most residents have a positive experience at nursing...

Posted in Accident & Injury on March 29, 2019

  On March 27, a federal jury awarded more than $80 million to a California man who claimed his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma was caused by the popular weed killer Roundup, marking the end of his month-long, two-part trial. Monsanto – the maker of Roundup – was found liable for failing to warn consumers that Roundup could… read more

Posted in Uncategorized on March 25, 2019

Dashcams have risen in popularity over the past few years. As a responsible motorist, you have probably wondered if a dashcam is something you should consider purchasing. Dashcams are easy to use and most work the same: The cameras start recording when the engine is turned on, and stop recording when the engine is...

Posted in Uncategorized on March 23, 2019

When the residents of Seattle visit a medical professional, they expect to receive quality medical care and diagnosis for any serious problems they may have. When a doctor or other medical professional is negligent in their treatment, there may be a case for medical malpractice. If you feel you have been treated negligently, you...

Posted in Uncategorized on March 22, 2019

In some parts of the country, winter weather is receding, and warmer temperatures are being welcomed. During the spring, many people enjoy spending time outside and some people want to get exercise by jogging or going for walks. Although this can be a great way to burn calories and enjoy the outdoors, it can...

Posted in Accident & Injury on March 21, 2019

A federal jury recently found the popular weed killer Roundup® was a “substantial factor” in causing a California man’s cancer. The decision came at the end of the first phase of a two-part trial focused on whether Roundup caused plaintiff Edwin Hardeman’s non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and whether Monsanto – the maker of Roundup – is liable… read more

Posted in Uncategorized on March 18, 2019

In the United States, distracted drivers are everywhere. While many states have banned texting while driving and other forms of distracted driving, it remains a problem. In Washington, drivers are not allowed to use hand-held cell phones while driving or stopped at a stoplight or stop sign. Drivers can, however, use hands-free devices while...

Posted in Uncategorized on March 15, 2019

Parenting is an expensive endeavor as is, but when your child sustains a brain injury, especially one that results in long-term disabilities, it can be even more so. If your Seattle birthing team failed you and your child in that it allowed your child to sustain a disabling birth injury, you may wonder if...

Posted in Uncategorized on March 15, 2019

Determining tangibly how safe it is to live in a certain area may seem like an impossible task. For many people, safety is a feeling more than something you can calculate. But WalletHub, a financial website, took on the task of looking at data across a variety of metrics to determine how each state...