Sports fans in Washington and around the country will probably be aware that several professional and amateur football, baseball and soccer leagues have introduced new rules and protocols in recent years to protect players from head and brain injuries. These changes...
Year: 2023
Brain injuries can cause learning disabilities in children
Emergency rooms in Washington and around the country treat almost 3 million traumatic brain injuries each year, and many of the patients they treat are children. According to figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, brain injuries are one of the...
How do you estimate lost wages for an injury claim?
Some personal injury claims primarily involve negotiating with insurance companies. Others may require going to civil court. In either scenario, you will typically need to know the value of your damages to get the compensation that you need. Some crash-related...
Some common complications arising from brain injuries
Car accidents, falls and other incidents can result in brain injuries to Washington residents. Although some of these injuries may be mild, others can be more serious and lead to additional problems. These are some of the common complications and medical problems...
Could a business be financially liable for a drunk driving wreck?
You typically have two options for financial compensation after a car crash. You can file an insurance claim, or you can file a civil lawsuit. The worse your injuries are, the more reimbursement you might need to fully cover your expenses. Sometimes there are...
4 kinds of driving distraction that people don’t see as risky
Distracted driving has become a safety hot topic in recent years. Policymakers and law enforcement officers recognize that distraction contributes to a large number of crashes. Public awareness campaigns have helped ensure that most people know how dangerous it is to...
3 parties that may be to blame for a commercial truck crash
Like other forms of motor vehicle collisions, commercial crashes happen for a broad range of reasons. Occasionally, the people in the smaller vehicle may have to acknowledge that they were to blame for the crash. However, federal collision data indicates that the...
3 reasons a traumatic brain injury could hurt your career
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are frequently the result of someone falling or getting into a car crash. Even an act of assault, such as someone punching another person in the head, could result in a TBI. The consequences of a TBI can be hard for the average person...
Can you request punitive damages in a wrongful death claim?
For some families affected by a car crash, a product failure or a similar situation that results in someone's death, a civil lawsuit is the only road to justice. There may not be adequate evidence for the state to prosecute the responsible party for criminal activity,...
3 common sources of Washington premises liability claims
Owning real property comes with numerous personal responsibilities and potential expenses. Property owners have to pay tax based on the assessed value of their holdings, and they typically also need to carry liability insurance. Anyone visiting a property could get...
