There are many injuries possible if you’re involved in a car crash. Some of these, including brain injuries, can be catastrophic. It’s imperative that anyone who’s been involved in a crash know a few basic points about brain injuries. One of the most important things...
Catastrophic Injuries
Will you get more money for catastrophic accident injuries?
Vehicle accident survivors left with severe or catastrophic injuries have much to consider when filing an accident/injury claim. The most pressing consideration is obtaining sufficient compensation to cover the medical care necessary for your injuries. Each state has...
Coping with a traumatic brain injury
If you have suffered a head injury in an auto collision and now live with a traumatic brain injury, you may be unsure of what to expect in the future. The traumatic brain injuries that can occur because of serious auto collisions can be devastating, leading to...
Pedestrians face risks even at low speeds
For those in cars, the evidence is clear that the greatest risk is faced at higher speeds. This is why people tend to talk about the risks of driving on rural roads, where low traffic levels may make accidents less common, but where higher speed limits make them more...
Problems that contribute to motorcycle crashes
All drivers have a duty to follow traffic rules and avoid collisions if at all possible. Safe driving practices especially apply to motorcyclists due to their physical vulnerability. When motorcyclists in Washington ride the open road, they can take many steps...
Drowsy driving can be just as dangerous as drunk driving
Getting behind the wheel after having one too many drinks can have disastrous consequences for you and for the drivers around you. But did you know that driving when you’re sleep deprived can be just as dangerous? In 2017, there was an estimate of nearly 91,000...
Slow-moving car causes serious injury in McDonald’s parking lot
Any resident of Edmonds who has walked through a parking lot at a drive-in restaurant or a big box retail store can attest to the obvious risk of being hit by a moving vehicle in such places. The possibility of suffering a serious injury in a parking lot accident,...
Are fewer drivers driving while distracted in 2019?
Warnings against distracted driving are everywhere – on the news, on social media, in national campaigns and more. With such a vocal, constant presence warning against the dangers of distracted driving, are fewer drivers driving while distracted in 2019?...
Burns are a serious threat to personal injury victims’ health
Most Washington residents have made the careless mistake of grabbing something hot when they were distracted. More than a few people have taken hold of pot handles only to remember that the dishes were just over heat. Those individuals may suffer pain on their palms...
What is “peripheral neuropathy”?
The human body is a complex set of systems that perform unique and life-sustaining functions. When one system is affected by illness or injury, Washington residents may feel its impact throughout their body. This fact is never truer than when individuals sustain...