vehicle accidents
Bicycle Traffic Accidents
It will come as no surprise that when there is a crash between a cyclist and a vehicle, the cyclist is the most likely to be injured. According to Centers for [...]
Aggressive Driving is a Leading Cause of Car Accidents
A study by the Automobile Association of America (AAA) Foundation for Traffic Safety reports that aggressive driving is a growing problem and that 9 in 10 [...]
What is a Tort?
A personal injury lawyer provides legal services to people injured as a result of various types of torts. A tort is wrongful conduct that results in civil, as [...]
Soft-Tissue Injuries
What is a Soft-Tissue Injury?
A soft-tissue injury is an injury of muscles, ligaments and tendons. Ligaments are the tough, fibrous tissue that connect [...]
Non-Economic Damages
Types of Compensatory Damages
There are two types of compensatory damages in Washington, economic and non-economic. Economic damages are intended to [...]
Delayed Symptoms After a Car Crash
Symptoms of injuries from a car crash may take hours, days or even weeks to develop.
An Adrenaline Rush Can Delay Symptoms
Adrenaline is known as the [...]
What is Whiplash?
Whiplash is a cervical strain injury that results from the forceful and rapid back and forth movement of the neck. As explained by the Mayo Clinic, the most [...]
Damages in a Personal Injury Case
Damages in a personal injury claim are intended to compensate you for your injuries and losses fr0m the incident. These compensatory damages fall into two [...]
What Do I Have to Prove to Recover in a Personal Injury Claim?
Most personal injury claims involve four basic elements:
Duty
First, we must establish that the defendant owed you a legal duty. All motorists are under a [...]
Who Pays for Medical Expenses After an Accident?
You Are Responsible for Your Ongoing Medical Expenses
Even if you are not at fault for a accident, you must still pay for your ongoing medical expenses. The [...]