Autonomous, or self-driving, cars are one of the hottest luxury items around. Advocates say they’re the future of transportation and could make driving much safer by removing human error. But according to a recent report from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, they may not be as safe as is claimed. They may, in fact,…
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 family. Considering…
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 prolonged treatment. Your doctor may recommend surgery to resolve…
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 transportation option. But say you’re injured when your…
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 are the factors impacting the value of…
After a car accident, you might find you need several types of treatment. Chiropractic, physical therapy, or massage therapy may help. But if not, you want to know what your options are. One possibly is an injection of medication to the injured parts of your body. This isn’t as simple as getting a shot of…
The aftermath of a car accident can be so overwhelming that you may not know what to do. The person who hit you might not want to give their insurance information. Or they might blame you when it’s clearly not your fault, and possibly get aggressive about it. It’s important that you know what to…
When you’ve been in an auto accident, life can get challenging. You may need medical care or a rental car or days off from work. You may need to file an insurance claim. So, it’s not always obvious why you’d want an attorney. The key reason is this; a personal injury lawyer lets you focus…
Were you recently in a car accident and are curious about how your claim will be valued? Many factors contribute to this. First, it is important to understand that there are typically two separate claims after a car accident: a property damage claim and a personal injury claim. These claims are usually handled distinctly from one another….
Severity of injury When compared to collisions involving vehicles of similar size and weight, accidents between a semi-truck and a standard passenger car will often entail more serious, and sometimes, permanent injuries for occupants of the smaller car. In our personal injury practice we have seen brain injuries, fractures, spinal cord injuries, burns, injury to…