If a business ends up injuring you in any way, there’s a good chance that you can recover damages from it. This is especially true if the business acted negligently to cause your injury. In some circumstances, however, the question of whether the business acted negligently is entirely irrelevant. If a product manufactured or sold...
Do I Need an Independent Medical Examination?
When people get hurt in any type of accident or mishap that was someone else’s fault, they often file a personal injury claim. The at-fault party’s insurance will then contact the injured party or victim in an attempt to work out a settlement. But insurance companies are a business, and businesses exist to make money....
Celebrating Father’s Day: Avoid Buying Gifts That Can Injure Your Dad
Every year when June rolls around, we all get the opportunity to show our fathers just how much they mean to us. Yes, Father’s day is a special day. While many people love to shower the important men in their lives with gifts, men can sometimes be a bit difficult to buy for. To buy...
What You Should Know About Long-Term Permanent Injuries
Key Takeaways Long-term permanent injuries from accidents significantly impact lives and require complex claims. Legal expertise in permanent injury claims is crucial for fighting for deserved compensation. Types of long-term injuries include TBIs, spinal cord damage, amputations, internal injuries, and more, each with unique challenges and costs. The value of a permanent injury claim involves...
How to Seek Compensation When You Were Injured and It Resulted in Amputation
We hear a lot about personal injury lawsuits in this country. Every day, people get hurt while simply going about their lives. Some injuries are mild to moderate in nature, but some injuries can completely upend a person’s life. We refer to the latter as catastrophic injuries. Loss of limb falls into the catastrophic category...
Understanding Pedestrian Safety Laws in Seattle, WA
You are a pedestrian any time you use your own two feet to get from point A to point B. Obviously, most of us are pedestrians at some point, usually at multiple points in a single day. Whether you are simply walking from your parked car into a shopping center or speed walking for exercise—when...
What Are the Most Common Christmas Injuries?
The Christmas season brings so much joy to so many people. Traditions that are passed down from generation to generation are enjoyed, and families and friends get together to celebrate the season. Of course, there is much to do during this time of year. There are presents to shop for, decorations to put up, and...
COVID-19: Are States Protecting Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities from Negligence?
Nursing homes have taken the brunt of the damage when it comes to novel coronavirus deaths, and more than 50,000 residents in these long-term facilities have died across the country. One of the first cases of COVID-19 in the United States, at least at the time, appeared in a nursing home in Kirkland, Washington, where...
What Are the Causes of Ridesharing Accidents?
Ridesharing companies, such as Lyft and Uber, allow you to get around without needing a car and are a more convenient option than public transit. You can use these services after a night on the town (to avoid a potential DUI), as a ride to and from the airport, or even just going from one...
What Insurance Claims Are Necessary After an Accidental Injury?
Following an accident, you may need to file a claim with your insurer or the other party’s insurance company – depending on the circumstances of the incident. Regardless, you will have paperwork to file, deadlines to meet, and a meeting (or two) with an insurance claim adjuster. Knowing what paperwork and what claims you must...