Property owners in the state of Washington have a legal responsibility to ensure that their premises are safe for visitors. If a visitor is injured on a property, the property owner may be liable for the injuries if a court finds that they did not act reasonably to...
Year: 2020
The link between traumatic brain injuries and mental illness
Most people know that a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause a wide range of symptoms. Many news reports about TBIs focus on effects like chronic headaches, sleep problems, nausea, memory loss and confusion. Unless you have experienced a mental illness as the result...
Death does not erase your loved one’s civil claim after a crash
It's probably the worst-case scenario for a serious car crash. Your loved one suffers significant injuries that put them in the hospital, and your family waits, prays and hopes for their recovery. After days or even weeks of medical efforts to save them, your loved...
Common ways that people wind up with a serious brain injury
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are some of the worst injuries that a person can suffer. Depending on the location of the injury, how severe it is, your unique neurology and how soon you get treatment, a TBI could mean the end of your career or educational pursuits. A...
Why can’t people put down their phones when they drive?
From the moment that cellphones and smartphones became small and powerful enough to be taken with you, you’ve probably had one on you most of the time. It’s a reality that these small devices have penetrated society. Most people have at least one phone or smart device...
What role does lighting play in premises liability cases?
Property owners and managers have a responsibility to the public when they make their facilities accessible to others. It is important that they maintain safe and reasonably secure facilities. Adequate maintenance can go a long way toward defraying the potential...
Why aren’t we more careful when we drive?
How careful are you when you know you’re doing something dangerous? Even just carrying a knife to the kitchen table or carrying a hot cup of coffee is enough to make most people slow down and be cautious. So why don’t we do the same thing in the car? Driving is the...
Eating behind the wheel: Don’t take the risk
Something many people do without thinking about the dangers is eating while they’re traveling. Whether it’s drinking a soda while you drive or eating a hamburger on the way to a meeting, you should know that doing so can be dangerous. Eating behind the wheel is a...
Family of Seattle construction worker files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of a man who died in a Seattle construction accident in 2018 has filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against 3M. The man died after falling 35 feet while working on the East Link Extension light rail project. He fell to the ground after losing his balance...
Your rights when someone causes the death of your loved one
Grief is a very overwhelming emotion that can leave it hard to function in daily life. Losing someone you love is never easy, but when that death is sudden and unexpected, it can be particularly difficult for you to process your loss and regain your emotional...
