Posted in Uncategorized on January 5, 2019

When people get in their car to drive somewhere in Washington, they take on the responsibility to drive safely and follow the rules to protect themselves and their passengers. However, they cannot control the actions of other drivers who may not be paying as much attention to the critical task of driving. In unfortunate...

Posted in Accident & Injury on January 4, 2019

Drivers in and around Cuyahoga county are likely quite familiar with the presence of people in the Amish community. And while Amish and other residents may not occupy a lot of the same spaces together, we do share the roads. Unfortunately, this is creating some serious – and dangerous – problems for everyone. Across Ohio,… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on January 2, 2019

Most people think driving with a hangover is much safer than driving drunk. But a recent article by the American Automobile Association explains why driving while hungover can be as dangerous as drunk driving. Many people have experienced a hangover and are well aware of the unpleasant side effects that go along with one: Headache… read more

Posted in Uncategorized on December 29, 2018

When families in Washington make the difficult decision to place their elderly loved one in the care of a nursing home facility, chances are the weeks and months leading up to the transition were filled with apprehension. Despite their efforts to arrange their care for their family member, a conclusion was reached that it...

Posted in Uncategorized on December 28, 2018

In many areas of the country, individuals who have lost a loved one in an accident due to another person’s negligence are eligible for wrongful death benefits, regardless of whether that individual supported a spouse, child or family member. But Washington has limitations on who can receive wrongful death benefits.  In Washington, the husband,...

Posted in Accident & Injury on December 27, 2018

Every year, the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Education Fund publishes a report detailing findings from a survey on toy safety. This year, the PIRG’s survey included 40 toys. Of those, 15 were found to be potentially unsafe or hazardous due to: Choking hazards Small parts Balloons (which pose the greatest threat of a… read more

Posted in Medical Malpractice on December 26, 2018

Premature births are not uncommon in the U.S. In fact, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that roughly 1 in 10 babies is born too early. However, that doesn’t mean it is any less frightening or overwhelming for new parents. Under these circumstances, it can be easy for parents to feel confused… read more

Posted in Uncategorized on December 26, 2018

According to a 2015 report by CBS News, 30 U.S. residents die a day in motor vehicle car accidents involving an alcohol-impaired driver. This stat comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is no secret that this number spikes exponentially during the holiday season, especially right around New Year’s. In fact,...

Posted in Uncategorized on December 23, 2018

When people need to visit their doctor in Washington, they place their full trust in their health care provider’s ability to thoroughly assess their condition and provide recommendations for treatment and recovery from their symptoms. However, there are undoubtedly times when doctors are ineffective in caring for their patients due to misunderstandings, inadequate information...

Posted in Accident & Injury on December 20, 2018

We often look at local or national car accident statistics. But worldwide car accident statistics are more difficult to come by. The World Health Organization recently released information about worldwide traffic-related deaths. This includes car drivers and passengers as well as pedestrians, bicyclists, etc. Some of the interesting statistics were: Statistics 1.35 million people worldwide… read more