22

Dec

Car Accidents and Memory Loss

Memory loss due to a brain injury after a car accident is all too common. It might be short-term and due to anxiety, an adrenaline rush, or turmoil during the event. But memory loss can also be a sign of a serious, longer-lasting injury. It can change your life and that of your f...

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22

Dec

Back Surgery and Car Accidents

If you've ever been in a car accident, chances are good you suffered a back injury. Forces to the back and spine can damage nerves, muscles, tendons, and vertebrae. Minor injuries may only need rest and medication, but more serious ones can require physical therapy and prol...

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22

Dec

Social Media and Emotional Distress

The damage of an accident isn't always physical. You might find that the emotional pain and suffering you go through takes longer to heal than your body does. And since people experience trauma differently, one person’s need for treatment differs from another’s...

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22

Dec

Why might my slip and fall claim go to trial

If we slip and fall on a commercial property, our injuries will be covered, right? Unfortunately, that isn't always true. For one woman, though, justice is still possible thanks to a recent court ruling in her favor. In her case, the court decided the facts weren’t as...

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22

Dec

Rideshare Accidents in Washington State

For many Washingtonians, ridesharing is becoming cheaper and more convenient than owning a car. In 2019, Uber and Lyft had a combined peak of 9,300,000 rides in Washington State. They are only two of the choices available, and many have found rideshare services to be their best t...

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22

Dec

What to Know About Dog Bite Lawsuits

We don't know how long-ago humans and dogs first crossed each other’s paths. But we do know that since then, dogs have become our guardians, our workers, and our friends. Yet what if you’re walking down the street, and a dog that seems friendly suddenly lunges a...

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22

Dec

How Social Media Use Can Affect Your Personal Injury Claim

It's getting tough these days to find someone who doesn’t use social media. Roughly 7 in 10 Americans regularly visit sites like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. After an accident or injury, many will want to keep friends and family updated on their recovery, or keep...

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22

Dec

Questions to ask a Personal Injury Lawyer

When you've been in an accident, you’re certain to have questions. Talking to a personal injury attorney is the best way to get some answers. But even this can be a challenge; what do you need to ask when you first meet? Here are some questions to consider. The goal i...

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22

Dec

Pedestrian Accidents

A car may weigh a couple of tons, and when it moves it can be dangerous. This is true especially if you are a pedestrian and are hit by that car. If you are hit, the consequences can be deadly; in 2018 alone, 123 pedestrians were killed in car accidents in Washington State. Anyon...

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22

Dec

What is the value of my car accident injury claim?

When you've been hurt in a car accident, you must make urgent decisions. One of the most significant is whether to pursue a personal injury claim. Some people opt to accept what an insurance company offers. But that rarely covers what this accident will cost you. So, what a...

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