Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on May 10, 2018

Motorcycling is an enjoyable sport and popular method of transportation. Unfortunately, motorcycling is also a dangerous activity. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclist deaths account for 14 percent of all traffic fatalities – despite motorcycles only representing three percent of all vehicles on the roads. There are simple things motorcyclists...

Posted in Birth Injuries, Firm News on May 3, 2018

During labor and delivery at a Washington hospital, it is not unusual for an infant to sustain nerve damage. The U.S. National Library of Medicine explains that the nervous system controls how a person’s body communicates with itself and with the world around it. Literally billions of cells make up this system that regulates the involuntary physical processes...

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on April 20, 2018

When you are feeling uncomfortable or experiencing suspicious pain, one of the first things you usually do is contact your doctor. As a patient, you rely heavily on your medical provider’s ability to diagnose your symptoms and recommend a treatment option that will give you the best chance at regaining full health. At Elk...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on April 13, 2018

There are many aspects of motor vehicle wrecks to take into consideration, such as the financial consequences of a crash (property damage, lost wages, and medical costs, among others) and the physical repercussions of an accident (broken bones, lacerations, etc.). However, there are other hardships victims endure following these wrecks, such as depression and...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on April 7, 2018

For some drivers in Washington, their personal agenda is far more important than their resolve to drive safely and follow the rules of the road. They may engage in negligent behavior such as speeding, change lanes carelessly and following other vehicles too closely. Negligence can also be when someone chooses to drive under the...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on April 2, 2018

For many folks in Washington, the daily commute to get from one place to another can quickly turn monotonous with each repetitive minute. For some, the urge to get somewhere faster is satisfied by speeding or swerving around other vehicles to avoid traffic. For others, impatience can create danger when drivers engage in reckless...

Posted in Birth Injuries, Firm News on March 30, 2018

There are quite a few ways that your infant’s head could be affected adversely during labor and delivery. Often, head injuries can be natural outcomes of childbirth and may not even require treatment. However, if some injuries are not recognized and treated quickly, what might have been a minor issue could lead to serious...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on March 26, 2018

Driving is a mundane daily task for many people: Driving to and from work; dropping the kids off at school; running to the grocery store. Driving is something the average person doesn’t think much about. Which is why a car accident comes as such a surprise – such a shock. A car accident is...

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on March 18, 2018

When you make the decision to place your loved one in a nursing home facility in Washington, chances are you spend considerable time weighing your options and comparing facilities to determine an optimal fit for your loved one and his or her needs. However, it can still be difficult to trust staff members to...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on March 14, 2018

As you drive to work in Washington, you notice that the vehicle in front of you is weaving slightly in its lane and driving slower than the flow of traffic. It could be a drunk driver. But, it could also be a drowsy driver.  According to the Sleep Foundation, about a third of all motorists...