Many motorists associate the winter months with unsafe driving conditions. They may operate under the assumption that snowy or icy roads are the most dangerous road conditions possible. The Seattle area sees hundreds of weather-related crashes every year, and some of...
The process of handling car crash consequences can last for months. People may wait an hour or more for a police officer to come put together a collision report. They have to arrange to repair their vehicles, undergo medical care and negotiate with insurance...
In the aftermath of a serious car accident, one of the common concerns among victims is whether or not they will be able to recover compensation if they were partially at fault for the accident. Fortunately, Washington's comparative negligence law offers a fair...
There are many different circumstances in which people can cause harm to others. Sometimes, people intentionally harm others out of malice. Other times, they are simply negligent. Negligence can lead to preventable injuries and losses. Individuals and businesses may...
A surgical operation is one of the most invasive medical procedures a person can undergo. In theory, the surgeon conducting the operation and the anesthesiologist administering drugs should have years of training and experience to help ensure the safety of the...
Some birth injuries are truly unpredictable and are, therefore, very difficult to prevent. Others may have a direct association with the choices made by medical professionals. Birth injuries can be life-altering to the entire family. Obviously, the child with the...
Having a motor vehicle has essentially become a requirement for most parents. Between running errands, getting children to school and extracurricular activities, parents may drive with their children in the vehicle multiple times per day in some cases. Unfortunately,...
Distracted driving is a serious safety concern for anyone on the road. An increasing number of people struggle to disconnect from their electronic devices while operating motor vehicles. There are also a host of other distractions, from eating to talking with...
Teenage drivers have a bad reputation. That reputation comes from both popular perceptions of young adults and real-world experience on the road. Teen drivers cause some of the worst crashes, and collisions are a leading cause of mortality for young adults. In many...
Patients count on their doctors to provide them with appropriate medical care. Most people receive this professional consideration on a consistent basis, but there are times when doctors, nurses and other medical professionals don’t meet that expectation. It’s...