What Short-Term and Long-Term Complications May Arise from Brain Injuries?

Traumatic brain injuries are caused by any forceful blow to the head. Some of the accidents that often cause brain injuries include car crashes, truck accidents, motorcycle spills, slip and fall accidents, construction accidents, sporting accidents, and explosions. The recovery process is often long and expensive. Many TBI victims require surgeries, visits with specialists such…

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What Is the “Attractive Nuisance” Exception?

Property owners owe a duty of care to people they invite onto their property and people who have permission to be on their property. Property owners generally do not owe a duty of care to anyone who trespasses on their property – with one key exception. The exception is known in Washington state as the…

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Is It Time to End Washington State’s Eviction Moratorium?

The pandemic initially forced people to stay in their apartments and homes. Many businesses were locked down – except for those that provided essential services. It simply wasn’t possible to go to work which meant that people didn’t have an income. In response to the people’s inability to earn a living, the federal government and…

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FMCSA Sets New Standards for Truck Drivers with Vision Loss

The Medical Review Board of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently recommended that truck drivers be subject to stricter standards for vision loss than currently proposed. The Medical Review Board consists of five doctors that provide medical advice to the FMCSA. Freight Waves reported in August 2021 that the current field-of-vision requirement for…

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How Rain Affects Car Accidents in Washington State

Everyone who drives in Washington State needs to anticipate wet weather driving conditions. Many days of the year, the clouds cause drizzles and slight showers. There are also a lot of days when it rains so hard you can barely see. Everyone should know that driving in the rain is dangerous, but not everyone takes…

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Electric Scooter Laws in Washington State

Electric scooters are an attractive option for many Vancouver and Battle Ground residents. They are an affordable, fun way to travel. They are environmentally friendly. There are constant new innovations in the latest models. While scooters are attractive because they are cheap and have a low-carbon output, they have generated complaints worldwide, especially in metropolitan…

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