Washington Personal Injury Law Blog
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...
Who are mandatory reporters of child abuse?
Federal law requires every state to designate individuals who must report known or suspected child abuse. The Child Welfare Information Gateway explains that in most states, members of specific professions must report child abuse. Which professions have reporting...
Misdiagnosis Of Heart Attack Is Devastating For Patients
Diagnosis of a medical condition is not always easy or quick – especially if the medical condition is rare. But for certain conditions, there is no time to waste and no room for error. Failure to diagnose heart attacks and strokes is a serious problem in the United...
The Importance of Legal Look-Back Windows
In the ongoing fight for justice on behalf of victims of childhood sexual abuse, few measures have been as impactful as laws that temporarily lift the civil statutes of limitation. Sex abuse is often so traumatic for children that they may not be able to talk about it...
Identifying the signs of abuse could be key to protecting children
Protecting young people from the impact of sexual abuse often depends on identifying signs of abuse and acting quickly. This is especially true for children who experience abuse by a youth organization leader, teacher, coach, foster parent, church leader or other...
Hypoxia: a birth injury that can have lifelong consequences
Many mothers dream about who their children might be in the future. However, if a child suffers hypoxia during labor or delivery, they may face a future of lifelong health concerns. How can this injury impact children and families? Why can hypoxia occur? Hypoxia...
What can cause a wrongful drowning?
As with any wrongful death, it may be frustrating and confusing to know where to turn or what to do when a loved one drowns. When it comes to liability for drowning accidents, each one requires a different response. Drainage systems In the case of public pools,...
Do statutes of limitations apply to child sex abuse claims?
Statutes of limitations for child sex abuse in Washington and throughout the U.S. vary depending on the jurisdiction. A statute of limitations puts a time limit on your ability to file a civil claim or press criminal charges against someone who has committed child...
Tech firms may soon have liability for child sex exploitation
Victims of sexual abuse in Washington and across the country may soon have recourse against tech companies that allow users to post child abuse material. The U.S. Senate is advancing the Eliminating Abuse and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies Act, or EARN...
Possible complications of fetal macrosomia
Sometimes a baby developing in the womb grows to be much larger than normal. The medical term for this is fetal macrosomia. It is not always clear what causes fetal macrosomia, but if you are over the age of 35, obese, overdue for your delivery or have diabetes, you...
