Going into labor and delivering a child are complicated situations. Medical practitioners receive extensive training to manage these situations and make quick decisions that could impact the mother and child's welfare. Despite all efforts, birth injuries could be...
A victim of a violent crime can experience tremendous emotional and mental stress. They may spiral down to depression, helplessness and isolation. At this point, they are in most need of support and company. Witnessing a loved one go through a traumatizing experience...
Survivors of rape may never fully recover from the trauma they experienced. While survivors can sue their attacker for monetary damages, the investigation process required by the criminal justice system can be extremely invasive and uncomfortable. Many complainants...
Being a victim of a serious violent crime can devastate an individual's emotional well-being. While physical injuries may be apparent, psychological injuries resulting from the crime are often overlooked. In Seattle, victims of crime can pursue emotional distress...
Both the mother and her child are subjected to extreme stress during labor. Doctors and medical staff must monitor the baby’s heart rate to ensure it is healthy and respond quickly if any problems occur. Despite medical advances, healthcare personnel sometimes fail to...
Pregnant women often fear the worst when their labor starts. There are countless horror stories of births gone wrong and people left without necessary medical support during a very vulnerable time. Women and their partners put incredible amounts of trust in the...
According to the Seattle Police Department, there has been a record-breaking high of 49,577 violent and property crimes in the year 2022. If you were a victim of a violent crime, you should know your rights so you can see how these will protect you when you are ready...
Criminal offenses can have serious short-term effects on victims. For example, someone who has been assaulted may suffer from injuries that take weeks or months to heal. A person who has been deprived of their finances or property may struggle financially. The...
It can be highly frustrating to be involved in a hit-and-run. Not only has the other driver made a mistake and injured you, while damaging your car, but they are now breaking the law and refusing to take responsibility for their actions. You may also understand that...
As someone else committed a criminal act, their actions cause you to suffer from a traumatic brain injury. For example, maybe you were simply in a gas station when someone tried to rob it, they pushed you over, and you struck your head on the tile floor. Or perhaps...
