Preventing Accidents while Enjoying the Outdoors this Winter
Washington and Oregon are both known for their fun and adventurous outdoor activities. If you live in one of these states, the chances are that you will likely take some time this winter to get out there and enjoy what the great outdoors has to offer. While it is always a good idea to get…
Read MoreThe Rising Costs of Auto Insurance in Oregon and Washington Make Uninsured and Under Insured Motorist Coverage More Important Than Ever
Washington State and the rest of the country have recently seen car insurance costs spike. While annual rate hikes are the norm, the new numbers suggest unprecedented jumps in costs for drivers. Sadly, those increased costs could lead to more drivers getting behind the wheel without coverage or with minimal coverage. As a result, drivers…
Read MoreCommon Myths about Personal Injury Claims
If you decide to file a personal injury claim after an accident, there is a strong possibility that you have mentioned filing a claim to friends and family members. In doing so, you might have been met with various myths about the legal process. People hold certain misconceptions about personal injury claims. When you hear…
Read MoreBlind Spots on a Tractor Trailer
Tractor trailers are huge vehicles. It may come as no surprise that they have a few large blind spots that extend several feet each. This makes it extremely difficult for smaller vehicles to drive around them and not enter one of these blind spots. If you enter a semi-truck’s blind spot, the truck driver will…
Read MoreThe Importance of Gathering Evidence after an Accident
Accidents are traumatic events, and it’s normal to feel overwhelmed in the aftermath. However, it’s important to keep calm, take the appropriate steps to hold the at-fault party accountable and seek compensation for your damages. One of the most important steps is gathering evidence. By doing this, you can build a claim against the at-fault…
Read MoreWhat Are Lost Wages?
Accidents such as car crashes can completely upend your life. Instead of focusing on work and other commitments, your entire existence may need to shift to healing and recovering. The costs related to medical treatment are often extensive. However, they are not the only financial strain placed on those who suffer personal injuries. The harm…
Read MoreCan Cell Phone Data Be Used as Evidence?
Cell phone data can be crucial if you are ever injured in an accident, and it may come as no surprise to learn that cell phone data can be very helpful in personal injury cases. How is cell phone data used after an accident or injury in Vancouver, WA? Cell phone data can be used…
Read MoreWhat is the Most Dangerous Car on the Road?
Vehicle manufacturers continue adding safety features to all makes and models of cars. Driving today should, arguably, be safer than at any time in the past. However, not all vehicles are created equal when it comes to safety. According to numbers from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), some vehicles are involved in statistically…
Read MoreNew Technologies to Treat Spinal Cord Injuries
Elon Musk’s Neuralink made headlines this year after the company successfully implanted a device into a patient during its early human trials. The first patient, then 29-year-old Nolan Arbaugh, is a quadriplegic. After getting the implant, he could control a computer with his thoughts. Despite some setbacks, the second human trial is now underway. The…
Read MoreLong-Term Impacts of Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) in Vancouver, Washington
Concussions are a fairly common injury. Not only do they happen in car accidents, but they occur frequently among athletes. In fact, one study found that about 20% of high school athletes playing contact sports will suffer a concussion each year. While concussions might be common, they are also dangerous and can cause long-term symptoms…
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