Traumatic brain injury is one of the most insidious and damaging types of injury. For people who have suffered a TBI in Washington, the side effects can persist for months or years. Understanding where these side effects come from is the first step in learning how to...
Year: 2021
Liability for hotel accidents
Being injured while staying at a Washington hotel can be a complicated legal matter in many instances. Any number of scenarios could result in injury when staying at an unusual place around other people, most of whom are strangers. Not only is it important to be on...
Rural roads are statistically more dangerous than urban roads
Many people in Washington are nervous to drive on busy freeways filled with traffic. In fact, you may even know someone who tries to avoid highways whenever possible. But what some people don’t understand is that rural roads can actually be more dangerous than crowded...
How impacting are long-term brain injuries?
People involved in accidents may suffer catastrophic injuries that could impact their life for many years. In particular, traumatic brain injuries may cause memory problems, balance issues, decreased motor skills and other issues. The problems might not manifest until...
The correlation between MVA and spinal column injuries
Motor vehicle accidents (MVA) are the leading cause of spinal cord injury (SCI) across the US and in Washington State. Up to 450,000 people are living with SCI in the US alone. What are other causes, symptoms and treatment options for SCI? Causes of SCI Though auto...
Preventing boating accidents
All summer long, people throughout the state of Washington will be spending time on the water in boats, and statistics tell us that some will face tragedies. Understanding the causes of these boating fatalities is one way to increase safety and prevent accidents from...
Premises liability in Washington state
Property owners in Seattle, Washington, are required to make their property safe for anyone with permission to enter. Therefore, if you sustain injury when lawfully visiting someone's property, you have a legal right to a compensation claim for any damages incurred....
Does a permissive driver have obligations in auto accidents?
When you’re a good neighbor or nice friend, you let others occasionally borrow your car. To the insurance, you are a permissive driver. Besides that, Washington's insurance policies may give you some added obligations in auto accidents. When you drive the car, the...
Children and motor vehicle accidents
Children between ages 3 and 14 mostly suffer unintentional deaths while riding in a car. Most children's car-related injuries or deaths occur when they aren’t restrained correctly. In Washington, children must be properly restrained anytime they get in a car. Here are...
What you need to know about car accidents and back injuries
Car accidents don't always cause injuries that are easy to identify. Although you might feel good today, you could be dealing with stiffness, inflammation and limited movement in the days to come. That's why understanding the many back injuries that are caused by...