Understanding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Anyone who is injured in an accident will need medical care from hospitals, doctors, and other healthcare providers. According to HIPAA, medical care providers need to take steps to protect the healthcare information for each patient (obtained during these medical visits for accident victims) from being disclosed or shared – without the consent of the…
Read MorePeloton Announces Recalls of Its Tread and Tread+ Treadmill Machines
Due to safety concerns after the death of a child, and numerous reports of injuries, Peloton is informing consumers who bought their treadmills to cease using the products immediately. Customers should contact Peloton for a full refund. John Foley, the CEO of Peloton, apologized for waiting to comply with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission…
Read MoreWhy Side Impact Crashes (T-bones) Are Dangerous
T-bone: it sounds delicious but it’s definitely not. The letter “T” is used as a quick description for describing the often-deadly impact two vehicles make when they collide. The front of one car slams into the side of the other car. In many T-bone car and truck crashes, the occupants of the car whose side…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Boat Accidents and Injuries?
Washington State is a great place for boating. In addition to the Pacific Ocean, there are numerous rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water that make Washington a great place to live. There’s the Columbia River, the Willamette River, and Vancouver Lake, to name just a few places, and there are numerous marinas throughout the…
Read MoreNursing Home Falls – Accidents and Protocols
Nursing homes take care of seniors. It’s almost a given that a senior will fall if he/she lives long enough. As we age, it becomes easier to lose our balance. Falls can cause death or serious injuries because the bones of older people are more brittle, and it’s harder to recuperate than when you were…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Injuries to Cyclists Who Are Hit by Cars?
When a car strikes a bicycle rider, the consequences are often deadly. The size and weight of a car, even a compact car, is simply no match for a bicycle rider. The rider is usually crushed or thrown from the bicycle onto the hard asphalt or onto another traffic object. Riders who are lucky enough…
Read MoreIs Your Repair Shop Taking Advantage of You After Your Car Crash?
Does this story sound familiar? Bob got into a wreck. When he was trying to find a place to bring his car for repairs, he remembered a radio jingle for a place in Portland, so he brought the car there. The shop basically tore his car apart, and then billed his insurance company for the…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Reversing & Back-Up Truck Accidents
Back-up accidents are quite common in the trucking industry. Many large vehicles such as tractor-trailers, construction vehicles, flatbeds and delivery trucks have difficulty backing up due to their size, control issues, blind spots, inability to steer the vehicle, and other factors. Reversing a truck is also complicated by the fact that a trailer or back-end…
Read MoreBack and Spinal Cord Injuries at Washington Construction Sites
Construction work is dangerous for many reasons. There are a lot of uneven surfaces. Workers can be struck by an object from above or from the side at any time. There are vehicles constantly moving about. Workers are at constant risk of serious injury from the machines and tools they use. Many workers work above…
Read MoreHow Much Car Insurance Do I Really Need?
There are different types of insurance that every owner of a car in Washington State needs to think about. Some insurance coverage is mandatory. Some insurance depends on how much you can afford. Different insurance policies may have different features. As a general rule, you should buy as much liability insurance and UM/UIM insurance that…
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