How 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…
Read MoreCan You File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit if the Death Occurred Due to a Medical Mistake?
Tragically, mothers may die, fetuses may be born stillborn, and babies may never make it out of the hospital because of medical malpractice. Many people of all ages may die because doctors fail to diagnose their health disorder or delay the diagnosis. Medical errors that may be fatal include surgical or anesthesia mistakes, the failure…
Read MoreThe Role of Expert Testimony in Seattle Medical Malpractice Cases
Medical malpractice claims can be challenging because they are inherently complex. Building an argument that a doctor or other provider was negligent requires the ability to explain medical factors and expected levels of care to people who aren’t medical experts – like the judge and jury. When it comes to building a successful medical malpractice…
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