While medical bills and lost wages are obvious consequences of a serious injury or illness, many unexpected expenses can arise during recovery. These “hidden costs” can significantly impact your finances and overall well-being. Like many people, you might...
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Spinal cord injuries after a crash can make sleeping difficult
A good night’s sleep is essential for everyone’s health and well-being. However, for individuals who have sustained spinal cord injuries (SCI) from car crashes, getting a restful night’s sleep can be a significant challenge. The spinal cord is a communication highway...
How a concussion can limit the ability to “make sense of sound”
The brain is a wondrous and highly complex organ. That means any injury to it – even a concussion – can cause a wide range of potentially debilitating symptoms. These can be physical, emotional, neurological and cognitive. A concussion can also affect a person’s...
Types of evidence in personal injury cases
Filing a personal injury lawsuit in Washington can be a complicated legal matter. With each filing, details can make a major difference in the total amount of financial damages due to the plaintiff. Evidence is vital to be properly compensated regardless of the extent...
Birth injuries versus birth defects in newborns
Soon-to-be mothers in Washington likely have read everything there is to know about their upcoming birth. Some of the articles read may mention birth injuries and birth defects. Though it can be easy to confuse the two, they are very different. Birth defects in babies...
4 ways that distracted driving leads to accidents
Distracted driving takes many different forms. Some people text and drive. Others eat in the car after swinging through the dive-thru. Still others try to do personal grooming, like shaving on the way to work. Parents often get distracted by their children; teens...
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...
Impacts of a traumatic brain injury
A traumatic brain injury is a catastrophic injury that can have impacts on the victim for the rest of their life. This can make it difficult to live the life they were accustomed to prior to the accident. Some of the impacts can be controlled but others potentially...
The subtle signs of a delayed car accident injury
Car accidents are traumatic, and the adrenaline coursing through your body can be enough to make you not even realize that you’re injured right away. Delayed car accident injuries -- ones that don’t make themselves known immediately -- are far more common than you may...
New diagnostic test can help spot concussions early
Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury that can lead to serious physical, mental and emotional changes over time -- yet they’re often underdiagnosed in emergency rooms. While some serious brain injuries can be seen on imaging tests, the subtle bruising,...