Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on September 1, 2018

Depending on the severity of a car accident in Washington, the injuries that victims experience can vary exponentially. There are many factors that play into how seriously injured people are including whether or not they were wearing a seatbelt, where their car was hit, what type of vehicle hit them, whether or not they...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on August 28, 2018

There is never a time as good as now to learn about what to do if you are involved in a car accident in Washington. When your adrenaline is pumping, you are in shock or you have been injured in a car crash, it can be difficult to think clearly and make decisions in...

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on August 20, 2018

When you receive a diagnosis from your doctor in Washington, chances are you rely on the information that he or she has provided to point you in the right direction so you can overcome any symptoms and return to full health. So, imagine your frustration when you do everything exactly as your health care...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on August 14, 2018

You were involved in a serious car accident in Washington, but fortunately your physical injuries were not life-threatening. However, since your accident, you have faced some debilitating mental anxiety. Every time you get in your vehicle, you get a panic attack and relive your experience over and over again. Fortunately, there are things that...

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on August 6, 2018

When a person reaches the point where discomforting symptoms are starting to interfere with their ability to do their job, get rest and feel well, one of the first things they do is contact their health care provider in Washington in search of a solution. The first step in getting treatment is for a...

Posted in Distracted Driving, Firm News on August 6, 2018

When it comes to distracted driving in the United States, things seem to be only getting worse. A recent study by ZenDrive, a company that analyzes driver behavior using phone sensors and provides insights on that data, recently analyzed 100 billion driver miles. The results of that study are telling: Distracted driving is a...

Posted in Birth Injuries, Firm News on July 28, 2018

You have recently found out that you are expecting a baby. Your excitement is growing as you recognize the exciting changes taking place in your body. Protecting your unborn child and preventing any injury from compromising his or her wellbeing is critical throughout pregnancy. At Elk & Elk, out Seattle medical malpractice lawyers have...

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on July 22, 2018

When families in Washington entrust the care of their elderly loved ones to a nursing home facility, they are placing full trust in the staff’s ability to provide quality, compassionate and thorough assistance with daily needs and medical treatments. Unfortunately, there are times when lack of communication, poorly implemented protocols or staff negligence can...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on July 18, 2018

It is perfectly normal to be a little confused and dazed after you are in an accident on Washington roadways. Despite not thinking clearly, you still need to report the incident to law enforcement as soon as possible. If you do not know how to do this, it can make the aftermath of a...

Posted in Distracted Driving, Firm News on July 11, 2018

Most people have heard about the dangers of distracted driving. But distracted driving remains a huge problem – one that only seems to be getting worse. Distracted driving doesn’t discriminate: Men and women, young and old, engage in distracted driving. But a recent study reveals something interesting: Women are more likely than men to...