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What is wrong-site surgery?
Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on May 2, 2017
Imagine that you need surgery on your right foot. You go to the Washington hospital, get checked in and go through the process of getting to the operating room. You count backwards from 100 and drift to sleep. The next thing you know, you are waking up. You look down to see your left...
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What causes brain injuries at birth?
Posted in Birth Injuries, Firm News on April 25, 2017
A newborn baby is a great joy, but when something goes wrong during the delivery, it can be devastating. You may wonder how infants suffer from brain injuries during birth in Washington. While these problems are actually quite rare, they can still happen, so here is a look at some causes of brain injuries...
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Collision avoidance systems and rear-end collisions
Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on April 19, 2017
The statistics and facts do not lie when it comes to the dangers of rear-end collisions on roadways in Washington and across the country. As the National Transportation Safety Board has reported, more than half of all accidents occurring in 2012 to 2014 were rear-end crashes with 1,700 annual fatalities as a result. This...
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The prevalence of medical misdiagnosis
Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on April 14, 2017
Many people in Seattle and across Washington visit emergency rooms and outpatient clinics seeking a medical diagnosis and treatment from healthcare professionals. People trust these knowledgeable professionals to help them in their time of medical need. However, what people do not consider is the fact that physicians, nurses and surgeons work long hours in...
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How many miles are driven in the U.S. every year?
Posted in Blog, Firm News on April 6, 2017
The United States is the third largest country in the world by square miles. It also has the largest road network in the world, with 4 million miles of roads throughout the country. Considering the vastness of our roadway system – and how much our roads are used – there are obvious issues that...
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What is Erb’s palsy?
Posted in Birth Injuries, Firm News on April 4, 2017
If your baby shows signs of weakness in one arm after birth, he or she may be suffering from Erb’s palsy. This is a birth injury that may occur most often in difficult deliveries in Washington. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Erb’s palsy most often happens when the neck of the...
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Nighttime driving poses a danger to motorists
Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on March 31, 2017
In Washington and in other states across the country, many motorists continue to fill the roadways even after the sun has set. People are busy traveling to and from work, going out with friends and running errands. What many people may not know is that their chances of being killed in a serious motor...
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Lauded Seattle neurosurgeon steps down amid complaints
Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on March 22, 2017
A prominent Washington neurosurgeon linked to the death of a young spinal surgery patient was also the subject of 49 internal complaints from coworkers at the Cherry Hill campus of Swedish Medical Center Seattle. Per OregonLive.com, the surgeon, who has since resigned, faced allegations by coworkers who were concerned with the quality of care...
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Young drivers not alone in taking unnecessary risks
Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on March 14, 2017
Teen drivers across Washington and the United States get a bad rap for taking unnecessary risks behind the wheel and failing to obey the rules of the road. However, the Seattle Times reports that a new AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study involving 2,511 motorists has revealed that many drivers largely thought to engage...
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What are the most common causes of nursing home injuries?
Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on March 8, 2017
If you have a loved one in a Washington nursing home, then you may be concerned about possible neglect or abuse. In order to be able to recognize such situations, you need to understand the common causes of injuries in nursing homes. According to NursingHomeAbuseGuide.org, there are some injuries that are accidental in nature,...
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