After a Washington accident with a semi-truck upends your life, you and your loved ones will require time to rest and heal. You may need to grieve. You’re probably still in shock. And you or your family are almost certainly juggling the logistics of keeping your work and home life running while you recover. What…
Surviving a motorcycle accident may leave you and your family in a state of shock—not only from the accident, but also from the time, cost, and frustrations associated with your recovery. Even in the best-case scenario, many people who experience a motorcycle accident will find themselves dealing with the physical, financial, and emotional fallout for…
Commercial trucks weighing tens of thousands of pounds collide with passenger vehicles on U.S. roadways every day. Whether the driver lost control of the vehicle while driving carelessly on a wet or icy road, turned too quickly into a blind spot, blew through a stop sign, or experienced any number of mishaps, the damage to…
If you suffered injuries because of someone else’s negligence or recklessness, you deserve compensation, which you can demand by filing a personal injury claim. A personal injury lawyer can provide invaluable assistance during this complicated process, helping you understand your legal options and pursuing them on your behalf. But you might not know where to…
When you see a doctor, you trust they know what they’re doing. You’re putting your well-being in their hands, relying on their knowledge and experience. But sometimes doctors make mistakes. Is this medical malpractice? And what can you to do about it? You can start by considering the four legal elements necessary for malpractice. Read…
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. Even the process of pursuing a claim for emotional distress can add to…
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 clear as the defendants claimed. The judge said…
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 and bites deep into your arm? Hopefully, the dog’s…
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 their mind occupied as they heal. But social media can…
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 is to find the right…