The Importance of Expert Witnesses in Catastrophic Injury Cases
Catastrophic injuries turn lives upside down. They often leave people with long-term medical needs, emotional trauma, and financial stress that doesn’t go away after a few weeks or months. These are not your average injury claims. They require more evidence, a more strategic approach, and additional support to prove.
What Qualifies as a Catastrophic Injury Under Washington Law?
A catastrophic injury is one that permanently alters the way you live. These are injuries so severe they prevent you from returning to the same job, caring for yourself, or enjoying daily life the way you once did. Whether caused by a serious car crash, a fall, or another act of negligence,...
Claims Against Amazon for Personal Injuries
Online shopping makes it easy to buy almost anything, but it also increases the risk of injury from defective products sold on Amazon. This post explains your legal options if you’re hurt by an Amazon-purchased...
The Importance of Talking to an Attorney After a Catastrophic Injury in Seattle
When you're facing a catastrophic injury in Seattle, getting legal support early helps protect your rights, preserve evidence, and set the foundation for a strong recovery strategy. These injuries often involve long-term medical care, significant financial losses, and difficult questions about what your future will look like. Speaking with an attorney shortly...
Court View Network honors Karen Koehler as top Powerhouse Pro
Courtroom View Network webcasts live civil trials throughout the country. In honor of Women’s History Month, CVN shared its top list of notable outstanding trial performances by 5 female plaintiff and 5 female defense lawyers. At the very top of the list is our very own Karen Koehler, lead trial lawyer in...
Child Personal Injury Claims: What to do if a Child Is Injured at a School or Playground
When a child is hurt on a playground, the responsible party can include the playground owner, the school district or local government, the equipment manufacturer, the contractor, or the supervisors in charge. If the injury stems from a defective product, unsafe design, or negligence, the family...
7 Cases of E. Coli Potentially Linked to Seattle’s Evergreens Restaurants
By Andrew Ackley
After reporting one case of E. coli linked to the national outbreak of romaine lettuce from Salinas, California, Public Health - Seattle & King County is now reporting seven cases of E....
King County Resident Diagnosed With E. Coli Linked to National Outbreak
By Andrew Ackley
According to Public Health - Seattle & King County, one King County resident has been diagnosed with E. coli bacteria linked to the nationwide outbreak traced to romaine lettuce from Salinas, California. The...
CDC Announces Discovery of the Cause of Vaping Illness and Death
By Andrew Ackley
Today the CDC announced a breakthrough in efforts to identify a chemical cause of vaping illnesses and deaths:
Recent CDC laboratory testing of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid samples (or samples...
Promises and Pitfalls of Autonomous Vehicles
By Daniel Laurence
The “promise” of “autonomous vehicles” is still not even a promise. It is a risky dream that may eventually be done, like going to the moon. If and when it does, it will change...