What to Do If Your Child’s IEP Is Not Being Followed in Washington
According to the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, roughly 143,000 students in Washington State currently receive special education services in academic environments. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), schools are legally obligated to implement each eligible student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) in full in order to ensure young people of all…
Read MoreHow Washington Calculates Loss of Consortium in Wrongful Death Claims
In this life, there are two things you simply cannot put a price on: Love and loss. Regardless of age, background or circumstance, the unexpected loss of a spouse or partner can be Earth-shattering and life-altering for those left behind. Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, however, can be even more devastating…
Read MoreHow TBI in Children Impacts Special Education Eligibility in WA Public Schools
Every year, almost half a million children under the age of 15 sustain traumatic brain injuries in the United States. These injuries can range in severity, with some children recovering quickly at home and others requiring hospitalization or more intensive medical intervention. A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can have life-altering consequences for a child…
Read MoreHow a Personal Injury Can Trigger Special Education Rights Under IDEA in Washington
In the United States, over 5 million children are treated for injuries in emergency departments each year. These injuries may vary significantly in cause, severity and prognosis, but one thing is certain: When children experience serious injuries, whole families tend to be impacted. While many children fully recover from their injuries, some experience life-altering side…
Read MoreLiability After a Bicycle Accident in Washington
Bicycle mishaps can strike quickly, and the fallout can be overwhelming. It’s not just the physical injuries that hurt. The financial stress, the mental recovery, and the endless questions about what to do next add to the pain. One of those questions may be: Who’s responsible for this mess? Understanding liability with the help of…
Read MoreDealing with Chronic Pain After an Injury
One day, life is normal. The next, you’re in pain that won’t go away. Maybe it started with a car accident, a fall, or some other injury that should have healed by now – but didn’t. Instead, you wake up every day hurting, and no matter what treatments you try, nothing seems to bring relief.…
Read MoreYour Rights If You Suffer a Concussion Due to Negligence
Many different types of accidents can cause concussions. Some common causes include car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle collisions, and assaults. Other causes include sports and recreational accidents and pediatric TBIs. Concussions can cause short and long-term physical, emotional, and cognitive harm. At Smith McBroom, we hold drivers, property owners,…
Read MoreWhat to Do If You’re Injured by a Defective Medical Device
Patients have the right to expect that the medical devices their physicians recommend will improve their health or, at least, prevent their health from worsening. Often, manufacturers rush to market their devices before ensuring that their pacemakers, hip implants, stents, and other devices work properly. At Smith McBroom, we hold medical device manufacturers accountable when…
Read MoreUnderstanding No-Fault vs. Fault-Based Car Accident Claims in Seattle
Washington, unlike some states, is a fault-state. In fault states, accident victims must show that another driver or another defendant is responsible for a car accident in order to receive compensation for their injuries. In no-fault states, car accident victims generally do not need to prove fault in order to receive some type of compensation…
Read MoreHow Does Seattle’s Heavy Rain Impact Car Accidents
Rain and snow make driving treacherous. Cars have difficulty gaining traction, and drivers have difficulty seeing. Roads can begin to flood if there’s too much precipitation. There’s an old line by the singer Jim Croce that says you can’t have the rainbow without the rain. To ensure you can enjoy the rainbow, you need to…
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