Personal Injury

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…

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…

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…

The sudden loss of a limb is a tragic and painful experience. It is not something you can prepare for, and it is an injury that will affect you the rest of your life. You will have to learn how to use mobility aids and prosthetics, and you may experience a loss of income not…

Any type of accident in Vancouver or Battle Ground can cause pain. Car accidents, truck accidents, and other motor vehicle accidents can cause traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, broken bones, burns, and many other types of injuries. Slip and falls, product malfunctions, and other accidents cause many of the same injuries. Acute pain is…

The autumn months in Washington are spectacular. The leaves turning oranges, reds, yellows, golds, and russets can take your breath away. Vine maples, Franklin trees, Washington Hawthorns, red oaks, quaking aspen, dogwoods, and other trees in the local parks and along the highways lure local Vancouver and Battle Ground residents and tourists from across the…

When we are in an accident (whether it’s a car accident or a slip and fall, or any incident), there is a high chance of being injured. From broken bones to burns, many injuries are immediately obvious, such as cuts and open wounds. Other injuries may not present symptoms until hours, days, or even weeks…

There are two key parts to every personal injury case. The first part is the liability phase. This phase includes showing how the accident happened, who is responsible, and why the defendants are responsible. The second phase involves showing your damages. A large part of the damage claim involves verifying what injuries you have, what…

There are many different types of accidents that can cause a child to suffer broken bones. Some of the common causes include car accidents, pedestrian or bicycle accidents, slip and fall accidents, and recreational accidents. Showing that drivers, property owners, and others are liable for your child’s injuries is just one part of an accident…