You suffered a brain injury recently, and you want to get your financial affairs in order while recovering. Have you drawn up the necessary legal documents to help with financial planning? The Brain Injury Association of America breaks down common legal documents...
Serious Injury
Should I seek legal advice before signing an insurance settlement?
After suffering through an accident and sustaining a serious injury, you will likely notice insurance companies swooping in to offer you money to settle your claim. Agreeing to the first offer may tempt you, but the amount is negligible compared to what you can...

PCVA Files Lawsuit against Auburn Police Department
PCVA partners Darrell Cochran and Kevin Hastings are representing a 47-year-old man in a lawsuit alleging that Auburn Police Department officer Joe Michels used excessive force during a routine drunken-driving arrest. The suit was filed in U.S. District Court on...
How can TBIs permanently affect memory?
Washington residents like you may suffer from extended effects after getting into a serious crash. Head injuries in particular have a long recovery period. Many victims in your situation suffer from extended impacts of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) for months or...
Children and the risk of fatal bike accidents
Whether you recently lost a child in a bicycle accident or you are worried about your child's safety when they ride their bicycle, there are many issues to consider with regard to traffic accidents. Sadly, children are especially vulnerable on the road for a host of...
How fault works in Washington personal injury cases
An injury can have devastating consequences, from lost wages to long-term disability and resulting medical costs. When an accident results from the negligence of another person or business, the injured person can seek financial restitution in court. Individuals...
What qualifies as a catastrophic personal injury?
The number of injuries in America is on the rise and, according to the National Safety Council, they occur once every second nationwide. While the causes of these accidents tend to vary widely, from car wrecks to slip-and-fall incidents, the aftermath may affect you...
How to identify the signs of brain trauma
Brain injuries affect more people than you might think. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report than an average of 155 people die every day as a result of traumatic brain injuries in the United States. While some people can instantly identify...
Perinatal asphyxia and its possible effects
While the birth of a baby in Washington is typically a joyous occasion, complications can arise that can potentially threaten the baby's life. One of these is perinatal asphyxia which, according to UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, can occur during birth, before or...
What is the link between brain injury and Parkinson’s?
Sometimes when you experience an injury, you may not be aware of the long-term effects of that injury. It is important if you feel your medical malpractice case that you understand such situations. One example is if you suffer a brain injury as a result of a doctor's...