Dog bites can cause serious injuries and infections, as well as permanent scarring and disfigurement. In Oregon, state law makes it possible for dog bite victims to sue the owner of the pet under [...]
Motorcyclists face many risks and hazards each time they ride. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that 5,579 motorcyclists lost their lives in 2020 – the highest number of [...]
Pedestrians getting hit by cars is a significant problem in Washington and throughout the nation. Reports for 2021 show the highest number of pedestrian deaths in four decades, with an average of [...]
Sustaining a head or brain injury is serious under any circumstances. Traumatic brain injuries caused an average of 176 deaths in the U.S. every day in 2020, according to the Centers for Disease [...]
Losing a loved one is one of the most devastating events that can happen in a person’s life. If you recently found out that your family member passed away in an unexpected accident, such as a [...]
A serious slip and fall accident could lead to spending the majority of your winter in the hospital. After a slip and fall accident, a victim is not always able to get right back on his or her [...]
Delayed pain refers to a symptom of injury experienced 24 to 48 hours (or longer) after a car accident takes place. When a victim experiences delayed pain, he or she may not recognize a severe [...]
Construction sites are inherently hazardous and construction workers face a high risk of sustaining on-the-job injuries. However, there are four types of hazards that contribute to the majority [...]
When a person is injured as a result of another person’s negligence or wrongdoing, they may be entitled to compensation for the damages they suffer. If their injuries are fatal, they still have a [...]
A car accident is bad enough without the at-fault driver failing to take responsibility – or even stopping at the scene of the accident to find out if anyone is injured. Unfortunately, [...]