The human brain is the most complex part of our bodies. It governs every aspect of your personality, shapes how you think and feel, and records the memories you hold dear. Even minor injuries to the brain can lead to concerns for years to come. An auto accident is a common cause, but you might…
Generally, Washington law does not require landowners to safeguard their premises for trespassers or licensees, also referred to as “social guests” in certain situations. Rather, landowners must merely refrain from willfully or wantonly injuring trespassers and licensees. But what does that mean? To answer, here is an example: if a group of friends wandered into…
If you’ve been seriously injured in a car accident, you need an attorney that specializes in car accidents. There are a number of reasons for this, which we will continue to discuss over the coming weeks, but the first reason is insurance. All too often, when there is a catastrophic injury caused by a…
Are you wondering why a personal injury lawyer may not take your case? There could be a number of reasons: You Have Minimal or No Injuries Personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, which means their attorney fees will be calculated by taking a percentage of what they recover for your claim. Because of this,…
Personal Injury Attorney With Covid-19 winding down and the summer heat ramping up, many families across America are heading back to amusement parks. With roller coasters and other fast rides, these parks offer a thrill that you can’t get anywhere else and memories that last a lifetime with your family and friends. But so it…
If you suspect that your loved one is being mistreated in a nursing home, you have every right to investigate it. When you have family in a nursing home, the expectation is that they will receive the best possible care. Unfortunately, not every caregiver follows the rules or the law for that matter. If you…
Whether or not you can sue a hospital for medical malpractice when your doctor, who actually commits the malpractice while treating you in that hospital, usually comes down to the answer to the following question: Was your doctor an employee of the hospital? What most people fail to realize is that just because a doctor…
A tort is a civil wrong constituted by an act or omission that causes injury to another’s body, finances, or other interest. Courts impose liability on the person who committed the act or omission, and the injured party is entitled to be put back in the position they were in before the tort occurred. This…
The law allows anybody to represent themselves in a court of law, and one may choose to exercise this right for many reasons. It is possible to argue your personal injury case in court if you have the requisite experience and knowledge. However, you shouldn’t represent yourself in a personal injury claim if you can…
Ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft have revolutionized how many people in Federal Way and beyond get around. However, technology often moves faster than the law. So, what happens if you’re injured in an accident when ridesharing – or by a ridesharing vehicle? What protection do you have under Washington law for injuries resulting from…