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...
Understanding the jargon relating to personal injury claims
If you or a loved one was seriously injured in a car accident, you'll need to ensure that the deserved compensation is gained. This can be a stressful process, and healing both physically and emotionally should always take priority. One of the reasons why making a...
Premises liability is much more than slip-and-fall accidents
Perhaps you know someone who has filed a successful slip-and-fall claim. Maybe they slipped on ice outside a store. Or perhaps it was a summertime accident, slipping and falling on a wet surface by a swimming pool. The technical name for these cases is premises...
Eye sight issues could be linked to a brain injury
Though it is a symptom that isn’t often discussed, did you know that you could lose your vision as a result of a brain injury? Vision and eye problems are actually common side effects of brain injuries, and the problems can vary significantly from one patient to...
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...
Be defensive when driving
Your teenage daughter is learning how to drive. As part of that, you take her out to practice on the roads. You have seen how bad some of the driving around Seattle is, so you are a little worried about her safety. One of the best things you could do is teach her some...
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...
Auto accidents increase in summer
“Summertime, and the living is easy.” So sang Ella Fitzgerald. Perhaps because the living feels so easy, the chance of dying on the roads is higher than usual. July and August are the two most dangerous months of the year to be driving, according to the National...
Waterpark hazards: When is the park to blame?
When you go to a waterpark, it’s usually with the understanding that you’ll be around water and are taking calculated risks. You know that there will be wet ground and that you could breathe in water if you aren’t a strong swimmer. Some of these risks are inherent to...
Traumatic brain injury increases depression risk
People who suffer from a traumatic brain injury, including mild ones like concussions, can suffer considerable risks throughout life. Some people don’t realize the extent to which this might occur. A recent study that was done by researchers at Boston University...
