Posts by Smith McBroom
What You Should Know About Bedsores
Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, can have a devastating impact on individuals and their families. Bedsores are not just painful wounds – they often signify neglect or inadequate care in healthcare facilities, residential care facilities, or nursing homes. How do bedsores develop? Bedsores develop when there is prolonged pressure on the…
Read MoreWhat Are Catastrophic Brain Injuries?
Catastrophic brain injuries encompass a spectrum of severe trauma to the brain, each injury with its own characteristics and implications. Here are some of the primary brain injuries: Traumatic brain injury (TBI): TBIs result from external forces affecting the head, leading to brain damage. They can be classified based on severity. Mild TBI (concussion): Often…
Read MoreSmith McBroom Reaches $7.6M Settlement Against Sumner-Bonney Lake School District
The Law Office of Smith McBroom is proud to announce we have secured a $7.6 million settlement against Sumner-Bonney Lake School District on behalf of a developmentally disabled girl who was sexually assaulted by a classmate. As reported in the Seattle Times: In flickering video captured by a hallway surveillance camera, and entered in evidence…
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