How To Preserve Evidence From a Seattle Bicycle Accident
March 15, 2024 | Personal Injury
After a Seattle bicycle accident occurs, there will likely need to be an investigation to determine what happened. A bicycle accident victim may be able to recover compensation for their losses, including coverage of their medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering damages. However, securing compensation requires proving that the other party was negligent…. read more
What Damages Can You Recover From a Motorcycle Accident?
February 15, 2024 | Personal Injury
Motorcycle accident victims are much more susceptible to sustaining severe injuries in the event they collide with another vehicle, a fixed object, or are involved in a single-vehicle accident. In situations where another driver or entity caused a motorcycle accident victim to crash, the victim may be able to recover compensation for their losses. Typically,… read more
Can a Government Entity Be Responsible for a Slip & Fall Injury?
November 17, 2023 | Personal Injury
A government entity could be held responsible for a slip and fall injury, but these claims are complicated. Filing a personal injury lawsuit against a government agency does not follow the exact same steps as a traditional personal injury lawsuit in Washington. Here, we want to discuss the scenarios where a government entity could be… read more
What Are The Levels of Spinal Cord Injury?
October 20, 2023 | Personal Injury
There are many misconceptions about spinal cord injuries, but one thing is certain – any level of spinal cord injury is serious. These types of injuries can leave lasting impacts on a victim, even if the injury does not lead to total paralysis. Here, we want to discuss the various levels of spinal cord injuries… read more
Slip and Fall Statute of Limitations in Washington
October 6, 2023 | Personal Injury
Sustaining a slip and fall incident can lead to serious injuries and major expenses for a victim. Recovering compensation can be challenging, and one of the main challenges involves filing a claim against another party on time. Here, we want to review the statute of limitations for slip and fall injury claims in Washington. We… read more
What are the Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury?
September 8, 2023 | Personal Injury
Traumatic brain injuries can result in long-term physical and cognitive deficits for victims, but they can be hard to notice right after an incident occurs. It is imperative for anyone who sustains a blow or bump to the head or body to seek immediate medical care, even if they do not feel any signs or… read more
Why Are Spinal Cord Injuries Serious?
August 18, 2023 | Personal Injury
Spinal cord injuries are one of the most severe injuries an individual can sustain. These types of injuries often result in significant loss of motor function from the site of the injury downward, including partial or complete paralysis. Here, we want to discuss spinal cord injury severity along with the actual costs victims and their… read more
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Washington
July 7, 2023 | Motorcycle accident,Personal Injury
When we examine the public portal that displays the total number of crashes that occur in Washington, we can see that there were nearly 2,000 total motorcycle collisions during the most recent reporting year. This information provided by the Washington State Department of Transportation indicates that 125 of these collisions were fatal, and more than… read more
Can You Get Whiplash Even When You Wear a Seatbelt?
June 23, 2023 | Car Accidents,Personal Injury
Whiplash is an injury associated with the neck caused by a forceful rapid back and forth or side-to-side movement of the upper body and neck, similar to the cracking of a whip (hence the name ‘whiplash’). Information available from the Mayo Clinic indicates that these injuries are often caused by rear-end accidents, but they can… read more
What Is Truck Plantooning?
June 9, 2023 | Car Accidents,Personal Injury
The world of trucking has been changing at a rapid pace, particularly when it comes to how these large vehicles get from place to place. One method you may not have heard of is called “truck platooning.” Here, we want to describe truck platooning while also examining some of the dangers associated with this practice…. read more