During a difficult labor, a health care provider may determine that the baby is at risk if it cannot be delivered quickly. In such cases, one of the options that may be presented is vacuum extraction. A mother who opts for vacuum extraction at a Washington hospital...
Month: December 2017
Victims of Amtrak train derailment have legal rights
The Amtrak derailment near Tacoma, Washington, on December 18, 2017, was a devastating accident. The train was traveling from Seattle to Portland when it careened off its track over a stretch of Interstate 5. The train was traveling at a speed of 80 mph on a 30 mph...
Patient overdoses, anesthesiologist charged with murder
Because doctors are required to complete rigorous educational requirements and participate in extensive on-the-job training before commencing a career, many Washington people place a high level of trust in their health care provider. However, there are times when...
What Washington law says about negligent driving
A car crashed into you on I-5 and caused serious injuries that sent you to a Washington hospital. There could have been a number of factors that led to the crash, and it could be negligent driving. We at Elk & Elk Co., Ltd., understand how state law defines...
Should you be worried about birth injuries?
Anticipating the birth of your child probably includes some measure of anxiety about the process. Whether you plan to check in to a Washington hospital or birthing center, or have the baby at home, you may worry about all those things that are outside your control. ...