Violent crimes can cause unimaginable trauma, leaving survivors with physical injuries and mental harm that can last a lifetime. This lingering psychological damage is known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and the challenging road to recovery presents unique...
Cerebral palsy is one of the most serious birth injuries that a child can experience. If the child loses access to oxygen, this can lead to brain damage. For example, if a doctor fails to notice that the umbilical cord is wrapped around the child’s neck, even if the...
There’s been a lot of talk about “red flag laws” in the national media lately. Here in Washington, we have such a law thanks to voters who overwhelmingly approved it when lawmakers failed. It’s known as the Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) law. An ERPO allows...
The first and arguably most important part of being treated for a medical condition is the diagnosis. If this is not accurate then it can pose a serious risk to your health as you will not be treated appropriately for the condition you have. Doctors train for many...
Common birth injuries caused by negligence Every expectant mother wants a smooth delivery when it’s finally time to welcome their bundle of joy into the world. However, it is not always the case. A simple mistake before, during or shortly after birth can result in...
Usually, when you suffer damages from the negligence of another person or entity, you can file a lawsuit against them and recover compensation. But, what if the negligent party is a government agency? Can you still sue for damages? The short answer is yes. You may be...
Most cases of negligence, including acts and omissions, by doctors are dealt with in civil court as medical malpractice lawsuits. Plaintiffs have to show that the doctor failed in obligation to comply with their duty of reasonable care for their patient and that...
Being the victim of a violent crime or any sexually based offense can leave anyone feeling traumatized and highly vulnerable. Witnessing one of these crimes can be traumatic as well – even if the victim wasn’t a loved one or even someone you knew. There’s a...
Electronics are everywhere in medicine these days, and smartphones are so common that it’s unusual to see a doctor without one. Could that be to your detriment as a patient? So-called “digital distraction” is a serious problem when it comes to the safety of patients. ...
When someone sets out to commit a crime, they may believe that no one is going to be injured. They don’t want to do anything violent. They may think of their crime as a strictly financial crime, a way to obtain financial assets that they otherwise wouldn’t be able to...
