Personal Injury
Washington State Encourages E-Bike Purchase and Use, But Should It?
For environmental reasons, traffic reasons, and just because they’re healthy, Washington recently became the eighth US state to offer incentives for e-bike purchases. Just as electric vehicles have become more desirable for their benefits to combat climate change, electronic bicycles are seen as a way to reduce emissions by encouraging the public to use these…
Read MoreE-Bikes and E-Scooters Are Deceptively Dangerous
Electric bicycles and scooters have gained in popularity as enjoyable and efficient modes of transportation in recent years. These electric-powered vehicles offer convenience, sustainability, and a thrilling riding experience. However, amidst their growing popularity, it is crucial to recognize that e-bikes and e-scooters also come with potential threats and dangers. As riders embrace the freedom…
Read MoreHow Do Car Accidents Cause Internal Trauma?
As a car accident attorney, I have firsthand experience with the profound consequences of car accidents, including the potential for significant internal organ damage. When two vehicles collide or a vehicle crashes into a fixed object, the tremendous force and impact involved can cause severe trauma to the internal organs of the individuals involved. The…
Read MoreHelp for Families When a Child Is Injured at Summer Camp
As summer approaches, many parents are looking for a place to send their children during the summer. Summer camps provide children with a memorable and enriching experience, but accidents can occur, resulting in injuries. When these occur, it is important to understand who is responsible for these injuries. Sometimes, the fault lies with multiple parties,…
Read MoreHip Fractures Are Serious Injuries
The hip is an interesting and complex structure in our body; just see the reference photos later in this article to picture how magnificent your physical body is built. With such an intricate structure it makes the recovery process for hip injuries complicated, painful and dangerous. According to the Mayo Clinic, a hip fracture is…
Read MoreShould I Accept a Structured Settlement for My Injury Award?
Structured settlements are often used in personal injury cases. They’re an alternative to a lump sum payment to ensure that the victim has funds for his/her medical care for as long as that care is needed – and for many other reasons. Generally, structured settlements are required for minors. For adults, they’re an option to…
Read MoreSeeking Damages for Elevator and Escalator Injuries
Made notorious often through media like TV shows and movies, elevators and escalators have become synonymous with falling to one’s death or being ground up by merciless, moving, metal stairs. While these depictions hold some amount of truth, the occurrence of a fatal elevator or escalator accident is very rare in the United States. It…
Read MoreNew Law Allows People to Sue Gun Manufacturers
With the new year come and gone, California has passed a new law that will allow for state residents, as well as tourists, to file lawsuits against gun manufacturers. With mass shootings at schools, grocery stores, nightclubs, movie theaters, and so on, this new law perhaps takes the right step in mitigating further tragedies. While…
Read MorePredatory Pre-Settlement Funding Can Cost More Than You Think
You can’t avoid the television commercials and radio jingles offering you a quick payday. They’re the ones telling people who have recently won a legal or insurance settlement that they don’t have to wait for the paperwork to go through – they can get their hands on that money immediately (cue fireworks and people singing…
Read MoreSomatic and Autonomic Nerve Damage Due to Personal Injuries
Nerves are used by your brain to communicate with the rest of your body. Your nerves help you feel and move your muscles. They also help you breathe, sweat, and digest your food. Nerve cells are known as neurons. The nerves, brain, and spinal cord together compose your central nervous system, and the nerves in…
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