It is very common for people to experience depression following a traumatic brain injury. According to the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center, depression affects approximately two-thirds of all brain injury patients within seven years of the injury, with...
Month: August 2022
The 4 Ds of medical malpractice for Seattle residents
Medical practitioners have a legal and moral obligation to their patients. Unfortunately, malpractice is not always easy to prove. According to Washington State Legislature, to receive payment for damages after a medical procedure, the provider must fail to provide...
Do life jackets expire?
Before you head into the ocean for a boat ride or an adventure on a jet ski or kayak, you must be certain you are wearing a size-appropriate life jacket. After all, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 4,000 Americans die in...
Who is responsible for medical malpractice?
Whether you seek a routine medical evaluation at a private practice or treatment for an acute condition in a hospital emergency room, you have a right to care that meets professional medical standards. When that care falls short or causes harm, you may want...