Despite stricter laws and publicity campaigns, distracted driving is widely known to cause accidents and fatalities. In fact, approximately 3,500 people die each year in the United States as a result of distracted driving-related crashes. A distraction for drivers can...
Catastrophic Injuries
What is a traumatic brain injury?
When the brain suffers an impact, penetration trauma or another serious contusion a traumatic brain injury may result. Traumatic brain injuries can be mild and remedy themselves over time, or a Washington victim may suffer the effects of a serious traumatic brain...
Dangers of Drowsy Driving
We frequently hear about the dangers of distracted driving or driving while under the influence, but there’s another form of dangerous driving that’s just as scary. It’s not as widely talked about but driving while you’re tired can have some serious consequences....
Paralysis can be a costly long-term condition
A Washington resident who has the full use of their body may rarely consider the costs and struggles that someone with paralysis may face as they fight to get through each day. Depending upon the type and severity of their paralysis, an individual may need to rely on...
Maximizing your compensation after a serious injury
Suffering an injury after a serious accident proves both emotionally and physically exhausting. Due to the negligence of another individual, you face traumatic pain and suffering. As your medical costs increase, and you cannot work due to your temporary or long-term...
What harm can result from a spinal cord injury?
The various injuries that a person can suffer can be incredibly serious and complex. This is particularly true when systems that control functions like movement and sensory perception are involved. When a Washington resident suffers an injury to their spinal cord,...
Brain injuries common after falls and accidents
Traumatic brain injuries contribute to around 30 percent of all deaths across the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 2.5 million people sustained a TBI in 2010 alone. A severe TBI can cause the victim to lose consciousness for...
Washington teens delay licenses — are worse drivers
There was once a time when reaching the age to drive a car was one of the most exciting in a teenager’s life. Being able to drive provided new found freedom. It gave the sense they were a little closer to becoming an adult. But these feelings are not currently...