“Ouch!” Mark grimaced as he limped out the front entrance to the hospital, his arm encased in a cast after a nasty slip-and-fall accident at the grocery store. His friend, Sarah, was picking him up and greeted him, her face etched with concern. “Are you okay, Mark? I’m not sure if that look on your…
“Beatrice, Beatrice, are you okay?” Charles asked as he looked back and saw her on the ground clutching her ankle. “Ow! I don’t know. I’m not sure if I’m okay, give me a second to sit here.” said Beatrice. “What happened?” asked Charles. “I was trying to get around the crowd of kids by the…
Winter is here so be safe. But if you happen to fall in Federal Way, we’ve put together this short list of what to do after a slip and fall accident. Gather information When we advise clients on what to do after a slip and fall accident, the first thing we suggest is to gather…
Recovering from a bicycle accident is an arduous, lengthy, and expensive process. As you heal from your injuries, you also have to grapple with costly medical bills, significant pain, and the crash’s psychological toll. All those losses add up, but what can you do to make up for them? A personal injury claim allows you…
After an accident, you may suffer from injuries that require costly medical treatment and significant time away from work. Talking to your insurance company while dealing with these challenges is likely the last thing on your mind. Furthermore, any offhand comments you make to your insurer could harm your options for seeking compensation for your…
Did you recently lose a loved one due to someone else’s negligent or wrongful actions? Are you considering legal action? If so, you should understand the wrongful death statute of limitations in your state and how it applies to wrongful death cases. A Tacoma wrongful death attorney specializing in statutes of limitations can provide clarity…
If you suffered injuries or property damage in a truck accident caused by someone else, you shouldn’t bear the financial consequences of the crash. You might wonder who you can hold liable for your injuries and other losses from the accident. Depending on the circumstances of a truck crash, various parties may bear responsibility for…
After you’ve suffered injuries or property damage in a truck accident, the trucking company’s insurer may contact you to extend a settlement offer. You might find it tempting, since it can help with medical bills, repair work, and lost earnings. But carefully evaluate the first offer you receive from the insurance company before you accept…
At Walmart, a customer might encounter various slipping or tripping hazards, such as spilled foods/liquids, water leaks, wet floors, or debris and objects on walking paths. Customers who suffer a slip and fall accident at Walmart could have legal claims against the company if those accidents occurred because of staff members’ negligence. Businesses like Walmart…
A slip and fall on someone else’s property can leave you with expensive medical bills, lost earnings from missed time at work, and lingering pain and suffering. But if the owner or occupier of the property caused the accident by creating or negligently failing to fix a hazard, they should have to pay for these…