Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on February 27, 2017

States across the nation have begun legalizing marijuana for medical and recreational use. Voters in Washington state legalized the drug in 2012. The legal use of marijuana, though, has brought about new concerns, specifically when it comes to driving. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, it is difficult to attribute car accidents...

Posted in Birth Injuries, Firm News on February 23, 2017

Although you want your baby to be born healthy, sometimes unexpected things happen in the delivery room. One unintended birth injury is infant cephalohematoma. Infant cephalohematoma is a birth injury caused by blood pooling beneath the skin. According to cerebralpalsysymptoms.com, sometimes blood vessels burst, and a baby’s scalp usually experiences some deformation. There are...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on February 15, 2017

Distracted driving is increasingly an issue in car and truck accidents on the roads around you in Washington, and the problem is particularly pervasive among teen drivers. While the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reports that teens already face the highest risk of crashing of any age group in the nation, Elk & Elk...

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on February 9, 2017

While most people in Washington trust their doctor’s diagnosis, a second opinion might be a good idea for those who have been told that they may have cancer. Recent studies have shed light on the frequency of misdiagnosis in certain types of cancer and they may be much higher than previously believed. ABC News...

Posted in Birth Injuries, Firm News on February 2, 2017

Contrary to what some parents in Washington state may believe, not every birth injury is evident immediately after the birth of a baby. Some injuries may not present any symptoms for months or even years. Cerebral palsy is an example of this. As explained by WebMD, some children with cerebral palsy show absolutely no signs...

Posted in Distracted Driving, Firm News on February 1, 2017

In Washington, it is illegal to text while driving – but technically, it is legal to use a smartphone to check websites and apps such as Facebook or SnapChat. These actions are just as distracting as texting while driving, but this fact is not reflected by current laws. Washington State is taking steps to...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on January 24, 2017

When it comes to helmet laws for motorcyclists, the rules will be determined by the state that you live in. This has resulted in many states requiring helmets for all riders, some only mandating them for riders of a certain age and four in which you do not have to wear helmets at all....

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on January 17, 2017

In the United States, most people who are sick or injured put their trust in the medical world for physical recovery. Some of the most vulnerable people in society, the very young, weak, sick or elderly, are dependent on doctors and nurses for their survival. However, even in hospitals and doctors’ offices, there is...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on January 10, 2017

When it comes to distracted driving, one of the most important things for Washington motorists to realize is that there are more ways to get a ticket than just with a cell phone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1,161 people are injured and eight killed every day in crashes involving...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on January 10, 2017

How safe are you while driving in Washington? Unfortunately, the answer to that question is “Not as safe as you were in the past.” Data shows that motor vehicle accident fatalities have been on the rise in Washington over the past couple of years. It is worth noting that despite the increase in fatal...