Photo by Kyle Bushnell Washington State drivers have long had the reputation of being some of the worst in the entire United States. But Washington also has some of the most dangerous roads as well. With a rugged, mountainous landscape and an exploding population, Washington is far from the safest place to commute, as the...
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With its rolling country highways, mountaintop vistas, and pastoral farmlands, Washington State is an oasis for motorcyclists of every stripe. No other state provides motorcycle riders with access to both lush rain forests and dense urban cityscapes, all within a half a day’s ride. Before venturing out, however, motorcyclists should brush up on just what...
Photo by gustavo nacht Washington is one of the more bike-friendly states in the U.S., but that doesn’t mean the rules are always clear in practice. On paper, the law is straightforward. On the road, it’s different. Drivers hesitate, cyclists improvise, and small misunderstandings turn into real accidents. Understanding how the law actually works and...
A back injury is one of the most persistent and debilitating injuries a person can suffer from an automobile accident. Back injuries run the gamut from low-grade strains to the more severe herniated disks and spinal cord damage, both of which require surgery and extensive recovery periods. If you’ve been in a car accident and...
Photo by Isabel Vittrup-Pallier Every year close to five million Americans are bitten by animals, the majority being dog bites. Close to 300,000 of these people end up in the hospital and find themselves facing years of rehabilitation and reconstructive surgery. With 83 million dogs in the U.S. alone, attacks and bites are a common...
After a car accident, arm pain can be just as debilitating as back pain, especially if you are experiencing pain in your dominant arm or hand. Arm and hand pain can take many forms. The pain can be a burning or stinging sensation, or it could be a tingling feeling, as though your arm is...
If you’ve ever had need of a personal injury attorney, you’ve probably heard the terms “legal demands” being thrown around. Legal demands are documents written by legal professionals that provide insurance adjusters necessary information regarding your accident, medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Liability Statement The first part to writing legal demands is...
Despite being invisible, concussions are serious injuries and should not be ignored. Concussions are frequently caused by moderate to severe trauma to the head. Due to the typical blunt force impacts associated with automobile, motorcycle, and bicycle accidents, the risk of obtaining a concussion is high if you are the victim of such an incident....
Photo by Daniel Dan Sacrum pain arising from an injury usually occurs following high-speed motor vehicle accidents and slip and falls. As we’ve discussed in previous articles regarding the spine, injuries to the sacrum can be debilitating to the injured party. Sitting while having sacrum pain can be excruciating and near impossible. Let’s learn about...
You’ve gone through treatment for your personal injury, you might have dealt with PIP or your health insurance in order to get your medical bills paid, you probably hired an attorney to help you with your claim. You’ve either spoken with an insurance adjuster or your attorney regarding a settlement offer, which you’ve gladly accepted....