What Are the Long-Term Effects of a Head Injury to a Child?

Categories: Brain Injury

The following blog article was updated in January 2022. Unraveling the long-term effects of a child’s head injury, this article explores medical insights, developmental impacts, and legal avenues for support. Any head injury as an adult is cause for concern, even seemingly minor ones. But what happens when that same injury happens to someone much...

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Can You Sue a Company if You Fall on Their Property?

Categories: Personal Injury

Yes, you can sue a company if you fall on their property under premises liability laws. Property owners are responsible for addressing hazardous conditions they know about or should reasonably know about. If a fall results from their negligence, the injured party may seek compensation for damages. When Can I Hold a Business Liable For...

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Should I Take the Insurance Companies First Settlement Offer?

Categories: Personal Injury

The following blog article was updated in January 2022. After an accident, you might be contacted by the other party’s insurance. The claims adjuster assigned to your case could propose a settlement right then and there. You have medical costs, cannot work, and need money, but should you accept the first settlement offered to you?...

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Most Common Types of Premises Liability Cases

Categories: Personal Injury

A premises liability lawsuit is filed when someone is injured on a property due to the owner’s negligence. Property owners must keep their property safe; failure to do so may make them liable for injuries. If you’re determining whether you have a valid premises liability claim, it’s crucial to consider if the property owner failed to...

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Dram Shop Laws and Liability in Washington State

Categories: Personal Injury

Drinking and driving is dangerous. According to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, 2022 was the deadlies year on Washington roads and highways for over 30 years. And according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drug and alcohol impairment is involved in more than half of fatal crashes. To help reduce these tragedies, Washington...

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Common Infections After A Dog Bite

Categories: Dog Bite

Getting bit by a dog is a terrifying and traumatic experience, but it’s dangerous as well. When most people think about dog bite injuries, they often think about the damage to skin, muscle, and tissue from the attack. Many do not realize that one of the most dangerous things about a dog bite is not...

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Vision Loss: Its Relation To Traumatic Brain Injury

Categories: Brain Injury

Suffering any type of head trauma can be severe. When your head hits an object in a car accident or during a slip and fall, it can result in a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Even mild traumatic brain injuries can have long-lasting effects, including vision and hearing issues. If you suffered a head injury, it’s...

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Premises Liability vs. Personal Liability: Differences

Categories: Slip and Fall

Accidents can take you by surprise. Whether you slip on a wet floor at the store or find yourself in a car accident because another driver wasn’t paying attention, the emotional and physical resultant pain can be frustrating. And when someone else’s carelessness leads to your injury, you’re left wondering what your next steps should...

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Statute of Limitations on Premises Liability in Washington

Categories: Slip and Fall

Have you been injured on someone else’s property in Washington State? Maybe you slipped and fell in a store, tripped on a broken sidewalk, or were hurt by a falling object. If so, you’re probably dealing with a lot right now—pain, medical bills, and the frustration of having your life disrupted. It’s important to know...

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