We understand that you’re eager to receive your settlement after an accident. Undoubtedly, you’ve got medical bills to pay, and you may even be out of work. So, it may be hard to understand why your claim is taking so long. What’s the deal? And when will you see your money?  In this brief post, we’ll explain a bit about the time involved in a personal injury claim. We’ll also share our thoughts on steps you can take if you find yourself in a financial hardship.  Completing your Treatment is Essential!  At first, the claims process may feel like it’s

Medical mistakes are all too common. And sometimes, the results can be devastating. If you’ve been hurt at the hands of your doctor, you might understandably wonder if you can sue for medical malpractice. Perhaps your friends or family have even urged you, sayings things like “you have a slam dunk case.”  So, you might be taken off guard if the personal injury lawyer you’ve met with declines taking your case. Why might this happen? And is there anything you can do about it?  Here are a few of the most common reasons why a personal injury lawyer might not

Obtaining patient consent is an important part of medical procedures. This is especially true when those procedures are complex or serious in nature. When a doctor fails to get consent from a patient, and the patient is harmed during the procedure, this may be grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit.  In this post, we’ll briefly describe what informed consent is and what happens if a doctor fails to obtain it from a patient.  Informed Consent  Before a doctor performs a medical procedure on a patient, he or she must get informed consent from that patient. In other words, there should

Are you helping your teen learn to drive? Here in the State of Washington, your 16- or 17-year-old must have a minimum of 50 supervised driving hours in order to obtain their license. Of those, 10 hours must be driven at night.  To be sure, this can seem like a daunting task. How can you best break up the hours to help your teen get comfortable behind the wheel? And how can you avoid the monotony of driving the same neighborhood streets and routes over and over?  To help with this task, we’ve come up with a list of essential

There are many terms commonly used in law that aren’t used elsewhere. One of those terms is “loss of consortium.” This funny-sounding term is often used in personal injury law. If you’re filing a claim or working with an attorney and this has come up, you might be curious what it means.  In this post, we’ll provide a brief overview of this concept. We’ll also discuss when it makes sense to pursue a loss of consortium damage claim and what else you might want to consider.  “Loss of Consortium” Defined  Simply put, “loss of consortium” refers to the losses a

We all know that driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is reckless and illegal. But there are other situations that can make driving every bit as dangerous. Let’s take a look at some of these.  1 – Driving While Drowsy. It’s important to pay attention to your energy levels when driving. Many crashes are caused by drivers falling asleep at the wheel each year. This is of particular concern on long road trips where the landscape may grow monotonous. Make sure to switch drivers, if possible. If you notice you are starting to nod off, pull off the