Washington Personal Injury Law Blog
A look at recent changes in sex abuse laws
Victims of sexual abuse may wonder if they have any hope of acquiring justice for the horrific crimes committed against them. Because of the emotional turmoil resulting from sexual abuse, many victims do not come forward until the statute of limitations to sue an...
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...
What are Romeo and Juliet laws?
Most people have a basic understanding of what statutory rape is: Sexual intercourse with a minor, with or without consent. However, in most states it gets a bit more complicated than that. All states have an age of consent which outlines the minimum age at which a...
The legal ramifications of self-driving cars
Makers of autonomous cars tout their safety compared to those driven entirely by human beings. However, in the event of an accident involving a self-driving vehicle, the question of who is legally liable does not yet have a satisfactory answer as legislatures and...
The elderly are vulnerable to sex abuse
Almost anyone may become a victim of sex abuse, but some people are much more vulnerable than others. One age group that commonly suffers from sex abuse is the elderly. The most vulnerable are those with a mental impairment such as Alzheimer’s disease or...
Did a birth injury cause your child harm?
Giving birth is a natural process that the human body can withstand. With all the technical and medical advancements in the last few decades, the rate of infant and maternal birth fatalities has decreased. However, this does not mean parents should not question the...
Fallout from the Nasser sexual abuse case
News continues on the topic of the Lawrence Nasser sexual abuse case regarding female athletes with Michigan State and the women's Olympic Gymnastic team. In 2016, hundreds of women claimed Nasser, a doctor, abused them during his examinations. Nasser received a...
Boy Scouts file for bankruptcy following sexual abuse scandal
Sex abuse scandals sometimes attract a large amount of media attention, usually due to the famous nature of some defendants. However, for victims of this crime, it can mean that institutions and groups they once trusted are now sources of worry. One such example is...
The connection between mishandling cardiac arrests and death
Most medical errors are preventable. Some experts go the extra mile of pointing out that all medical errors are preventable. There is some truth in this, but medical professionals are humans and human error surfaces in any profession. What makes it most dangerous in...
Companies recalling infant sleepers after dozens of deaths
Three different types of defects may make a product dangerous for consumers to use. These include a faulty design, a flaw in production, or a failure to provide proper use instructions or warnings. According to Consumer Reports, infant inclined sleepers have a fatal...
