Injuries

Wheelchairs are one of the most common types of durable medical equipment. As such, you might be surprised how much these devices cost.  Luckily, you probably do not have to shoulder the whole cost of your wheelchair by yourself. Here is how Medicare might help. ...

An accident could significantly impact a victim’s life. Whether it is a workplace accident, automobile collision, medical malpractice incident or any other personal injury matter, when an individual suffers a serious injury, it could completely take over the victim’s...

If you suffer serious injuries that leave you with limitations that affect your daily life, then you may want to consider getting a service dog. This type of animal can assist you with tasks that you can no longer do or that are difficult for you to do.  According to...

Washington bicyclists often wear helmets to protect them from head injuries. Unfortunately, when a bicyclist goes up against a vehicle, it is still a losing situation. It is true that helmets help cut down on head injuries. But it is not impossible for a bicyclist to...

Car crashes and bike accidents cause numerous serious injuries to Washington residents and tourists every year. Unfortunately, injured individuals often have to deal with severe financial strain along with the physical and mental consequences of their injuries.  For...

When you receive the news that your family member has been involved in a tragic accident in Washington that has resulted in serious injuries, it may seem as though all of the ambitions that were once a part of his or her future are now unreachable.  However, physical...

Far too many Seattle-area residents are injured in car accidents. Although many of these individuals are able to quickly recover from relatively minor injuries, some car accident victims are left with permanent disabilities. This can be physically, emotionally, and...

Our readers in the Seattle area are probably used to seeing daily news reports about car accidents that occur in and around the city. However, the winter weather usually contributes to more than the average number of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Washington....

Damage to the spinal cord can be life-threatening and may alter the way that an individual lives for the rest of their life. While Seattle residents have access to some of the best medical care in the world, the efforts of medical professionals are not always enough...

Seattle has a reputation as a very bike-friendly city, but the streets can still be a dangerous place for cyclists. A 2018 article in the Seattle Times noted that both cyclist and pedestrian fatalities have increased by 200% across the state since 2013. If you...