How Long After a Car Accident Can Injuries Appear?
The aftermath of a car accident is a traumatic time. Often victims are grateful to be able to walk away from an accident with their life, or that of their loved ones. In the rush of adrenaline during an accident and the endorphins associated with relief after surviving an accident, victims may overlook symptoms...
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[Study] Where are Washington Pedestrians at Highest Risk of Being Struck by Vehicles?
Nearly 8,000 American pedestrians died in car crashes in 2021, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The year before that, more than 100,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency rooms across the country for non-fatal injuries sustained in motor vehicle collisions. Increasing pedestrian safety is a major component of...
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Will My Kent Personal Injury Case Go to Trial?
All injuries are sudden, painful, and traumatic, but an injury is especially distressing when it was the fault of someone else who acted in a negligent, careless, or reckless manner. A personal injury claim ensures that the at-fault party is held accountable and pays for the damages. “Damages” in a Washington personal injury case...
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What to Expect in a Kent Personal Injury Lawsuit
Injuries happen every day, and not all are avoidable, but when an injury directly results from someone’s negligence or wrongdoing, the at-fault party is responsible for the damages. In civil court, “damages” refers to the economic and non-economic consequences of an injury, such as medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. Most personal...
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Types of Pregnancy Injuries From a Car Accident
Car accidents are terrifying and painful, but they’re especially traumatic for pregnant women who face the vulnerable position of carrying a second life to protect as well as their own. Studies show that car accidents are a significant cause of accidental fetal death, with an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 fetal losses per year in...
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What Do I Do If My Car Accident Claim Was Denied
The days and weeks after a car accident are chaotic and distressing, especially if you or a loved one suffered serious injuries. Sadly, sometimes the blows keep coming, especially when the insurance company of the party at fault for your accident denies your claim for compensation. Accidents cause more than just property damage, serious...
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Washington’s New Gun Control Laws
In an attempt to counteract rising gun deaths in Washington, Governor Jay Inslee signed three new gun control measures into state laws in April of 2023. According to CDC data, in 2021, 48,830 people in the U.S. died from gun-related injuries. Between 2019 and 2023, there were over 2,500 mass shootings. According to the...
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