Professionals in the medical field have a duty to provide the best possible care to patients. In short, they should improve the condition of those facing illness or injury -- not make matters worse. Most of the time, this is precisely what they do. Unfortunately,...
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What happens during a skin graft?
Burn injuries can have a lasting effect on your health and wellness. They can also require extensive follow-up procedures to repair the damage. According to Healthline, doctors use skin grafts to treat major burn injuries. Skin grafts entail taking healthy tissue from...
Couple files medical malpractice lawsuit due to oversight
Few people in Washington may argue the fact that most medical errors are typically unintentional. Yet unintentional or not, their consequences are very real, and often leave those impacted by them having to deal with inordinate expenses for the rest of their lives....
Can weigh stations prevent commercial truck accidents?
Commercial trucks transport countless necessities across the United States. Yet, for as much as you appreciate having access to the items you need, sharing the road with 18-wheelers presents various safety risks. The heavier a vehicle is, the longer its stopping...
How does a hands-on attorney make a difference?
We have all seen countless ads for personal injury lawyers. It can be challenging to know who to turn to, especially when you have suffered a traumatic injury. Because this is a trying time, we believe you should turn to an attorney who will take a hands-on approach...
Essential details to capture when you are involved in an accident
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 110,000 Americans have gotten severe injuries in road accidents. Most of these accidents involved semi-trucks, big rigs, 18 wheelers, tractor-trailers, and diesel trucks. In these accidents,...
What can I do to avoid road rage?
Virtually all drivers have fallen victim to enraged impulses when on the road. The actions of other drivers can sometimes be frustrating, and if a serious lapse of judgment occurs your personal safety could be at risk. However, it's important to maintain a calm and...
How can you tell when a doctor made someone worse?
Medical malpractice is, thankfully, somewhat uncommon in Washington. However, it does happen — just perhaps not always in the way you expect. In general, this type of issue would be the basis for a court case if a medical professional made a mistake that was below the...
Patient dumping on the rise in Washington
Washington residents expect to be treated with respect and dignity while they are being seen in the hospital. Unfortunately for many, the opposite proves to be true. A form of medical neglect called “patient dumping” is becoming more commonplace in hospitals across...
How can I tell if the driver in front of me is driving drunk?
Few things are scarier than driving along the Washington roadways behind a drunk driver, except maybe at night. With the weather getting colder and wetter, impaired driving is more likely to result in an accident leaving one or both parties injured. Here is what...
