Truck Tire Blowouts Can Cause Deadly Accidents

The commercial trucking industry keeps our store shelves stocked across the country and while these giants dominate the road, they generally operate safely and efficiently around our passenger cars. However, when a truck tire suddenly blows out, the consequences can be catastrophic for the truck driver and other vehicles nearby. Passenger car drivers may face…

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How Do I Read the Report from My Car Accident in WA?

In the event of a car accident in Washington State, law enforcement will generate a Police Traffic Collision Report, also referred to as an accident report. This report will contain the pertinent information to the incident that may prove critical if you are filing a claim for damages. The accident report is filed by the…

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Hip 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…

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Should 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…

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Marijuana May Do More Harm Than Good for People with PTSD

Many victims of accidents suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in addition to all their physical injuries. For some victims, their PTSD is in response to the trauma of coping with their injuries. For other victims, their PTSD is due to constant rethinking about how the accident occurred. According to the Mayo Clinic, the symptoms…

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Liability for Truck Overloading Accidents

Large trucks carry cargo. That’s their job: to carry as much cargo as possible to destinations throughout Washington and across the country. The more cargo that can be carried in one trip or in one truck, the more money everyone involved in the truck shipment makes. The primary incentives for trucking companies and truck drivers…

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Traumatic Brain Injuries Caused by Car Accidents

The brain is a delicate organ, and trauma to the head can easily lead to permanent brain damage. This is why we require cyclists and motorcycle riders to wear helmets. But you don’t need a helmet to drive or ride in a car, because people believe that the vehicle’s frame will protect them from harm.…

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Who Is Liable If I Get Hurt on or Near a Worksite?

While we know that many construction workers are hurt on the job, we typically do not think about the dangers that the public may experience when they have to go around construction worksites. Any type of construction site can be dangerous to the people who have to commute around it, especially by foot. Therefore, when…

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