Slip-and-falls occur when people lose traction and fall. They frequently occur in locations with high levels of foot traffic, such as busy retail shops. Slip-and-falls are often embarrassing, but they can also be serious situations. People who slip and fall can...
Sidewalks help to make a community walkable. Having access to sidewalks protects pedestrians from dangerous scenarios in which they may need to share the road with motor vehicles. Unfortunately, sidewalks are not always as safe as pedestrians might hope. Ice, snow and...
In Federal Way, seasonal changes bring more than just beauty. Piles and drifts of leaves can also create dangerous conditions. Wet leaves, icy sidewalks and poorly maintained entryways pose serious risks to visitors and customers. When property owners fail to address...
Advances in medical technology in recent decades have made traumatic injuries easier to treat. Broken bones could once lead to a lifetime of pain and functional limitations. Most fractures now culminate in a full recovery. Broken bones are among the most significant...
People purchase insurance policies with the expectation that they will be able to count on the insurer to take care of covered events. In many cases, that’s exactly what happens, but there are times when insurers may deny claims. In Washington State, insurers must act...
When you file a claim, you expect the insurance company to respond clearly and fairly. However, sometimes, there is no outright denial, just silence, vague updates or repeated requests for the same documents that you have already sent. This waiting game can drag on...
With the long summer days upon us, Washingtonians' thoughts turn to fun and recreation. For the younger set, there’s nothing like cooling off in a pool on a hot day. But there can be dangers associated with that, as well. Suction entrapment is a term for the...
When you buy a policy, the insurance company probably wants you to believe that they are on your side. Some companies even use it as their national slogan. The insurance agent will probably be friendly and tell you how beneficial the policy is going to be for you. The...
Slips, trips and falls are serious business. Falls are the number one reason for emergency room visits. Poor floor conditions are responsible for roughly two million injuries every year. If you’ve been injured in a slip-and-fall accident and want to pursue a claim for...
