Posted in Firm News, Injuries on July 11, 2019

Many cyclists across the city protested the redesigning of Seattle’s 35th Avenue NE. They claim that the new design only leaves cyclists more vulnerable to serious bike accidents in Seattle. And it seems those concerns are valid, especially after recent accidents that left a bicyclist seriously injured and a motorcyclist dead.  The Seattle Department...

Posted in Firm News, Injuries on July 9, 2019

Most bicyclists are aware that they face serious risk in the event of a collision with a much larger vehicle. And that risk only increases if they do not wear a proper helmet to prevent a serious head injury. However, some recent reports regarding bicycle helmets reveal not only how important it is to...

Posted in Firm News, Injuries on July 8, 2019

Within the past decade, trampoline parks have gained popularity throughout the United States. The indoor play areas provide an opportunity for your children’s supervised physical activity outside of an organized sports program. However, while countless parents across the nation allow their kids to use jump time to burn off energy, or choose to bring...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on July 5, 2019

An insurance company is likely to pay for your hospital bills and other expenses after you become injured in Washington. Does that mean that these companies are on your side? Unfortunately, they might not be acting in your best interest. If you believe that an insurer is looking out for you, this may lead...

Posted in Distracted Driving, Firm News on July 1, 2019

Many people hear about ways that drivers can help improve road safety by keeping their attention on the road and driving defensively. However, cities try to help enhance safety by adjusting the physical design of the road as well. Recently, Seattle has adopted many of these strategies–called traffic calming–to help keep our roads safer....

Posted in Firm News on July 1, 2019

Albert Einstein allegedly said: “Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves.” Many women may have gotten lost in one of your kisses over the years. Even so, you might seem more attractive if you are both a good kisser and...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on June 27, 2019

How much your car crash case settlement or judgement would be worth in Seattle would depend on a number of different factors. There is no specific figure that suits every case. The point of the personal injury law system is to make you whole, and the responsible parties should pay you until that happens. Some of...

Posted in Firm News on June 25, 2019

Many people find getting behind the wheel scary at first. But after you drive for some time, your confidence often increases – in some cases, perhaps too much so. Although nearly everyone believes they are an excellent driver, there are far too many accidents on I-5 each year for that to be necessarily true....

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on June 24, 2019

Advanced technology has infiltrated nearly all areas of daily life, including health care practices. New technology has made it possible for physicians to share medical records, transmit prescriptions and record notes regarding patients’ history, allergies, adverse reactions, conditions and treatments. Just like other types of technology, however, glitches and mistakes can occur. Yet, when...

Posted in Birth Injuries, Firm News on June 24, 2019

Suffering through the trauma of a birth injury can be a challenge for both the baby and parents. Families expect to welcome healthy babies into their world, but the negligence of medical professionals can put both a child’s and mother’s life at risk during labor. And unfortunately, many birth injuries, like cerebral palsy, are...