Auto Accidents

Slip / trip and fall accidents are among the leading causes of injury in the United States. Over a million people each year will be injured in a fall accident.Dangers such as torn carpeting, changes in flooring, poor lighting, narrow stairs, or a wet floor can all cause someone to slip and hurt themselves. There are two main types of falls:

• Same-level falls are usually caused by a slippery surface, poor lighting or walking in the path of a whole or other hazardous condition.

• Elevated-level falls are less common but can lead to the most severe injuries. A common example would be falling down a flight of stairs.

Proving a slip and fall case is often difficult. This is why individuals who are injured in a slip and fall accident should consult an experienced slip and fall attorney. If you have suffered an injury as the result of a dangerous premises in Washington, contact us today to see if you have a case.

Every year, thousands of Washington pedestrians suffer serious injuries as the result of motor vehicle collisions. Many of these injuries require lengthy recovery times and others result in death. If you suffered serious injuries from a pedestrian-motor vehicle collision, you may be eligible for financial compensation for your losses.

Common sense tells most dog owners to prevent their pets from hurting other people. But not all take the needed precautions to protect innocent bystanders. When dogs attack, whether through aggression or protective instincts, innocent people can be injured or killed. Sadly, children are disproportionally the victims of dog attacks.

Dog attacks can result in serious injuries, including:

• Puncture wounds

• Infections

• Scars and disfigurement

• Nerve damage

Washington State imposes strict liability on dog owners for damages suffered by any person attacked by their pet. This means that unless the dog was provoked, the owner, or the owner’s homeowner’s insurance, is responsible for the resulting injuries. Pet owners, especially those who own dangerous dog breeds, have an obligation to leash, fence and otherwise keep their dogs from harming other people. If you or someone close to you has been injured in a dog bite attack, we are here to help.

We trust people to provide certain services in a way that ensures the safety of ourselves and our loved ones. These can include our healthcare providers, those who care for our loved ones in nursing homes, our clergy, office or apartment building managers, and the people who watch after our children at daycare. If any of these people fail in their responsibilities, it can lead to terrible consequences.

At Northwest Women’s Injury Law we serve clients who have been sexually assaulted due to the negligence of those responsible for ensuring their safety or at the hands of a trusted provider. We help victims of sexual abuse and their families obtain the confidence to confront the responsible parties and hold them accountable for the irreparable harm caused by such predatory conduct.

Northwest Women’s Injury Law seek to maximize the victims compensation, and when institutions are involved, seek changes in hiring policies, supervision procedures and other changes to protocol in order to minimize the risk of future abuse.

A largely overlooked aspect of personal injuries is the trauma of receiving a permanent scar or disfigurement due to an accident. While many accidents result in scars or disfigurements, there are two main categories of scars. A scar or disfigurement can either be medically reversible or irreversible depending on the nature of the injury. In both circumstances, the injured may file suit against an entity for their role in causing the scar or disfigurement.

Some examples of medical costs that could be covered under a scarring and disfigurement injury claim:

• Reconstructive Surgery

• Skin Graphs

• Synthetic Hair

• Plastic Surgery

• Bone Reconstruction

These medical procedures are expensive, and there is no reason the innocent party should have to pay for it themselves. In the event of permanent scars and disfigurements, it is possible that a client can file for emotional trauma. Their outward appearance will never be the same again, which can cause depression, anger, or social anxiety. These symptoms are completely understandable given the circumstances, and it is more than fair to ask that the responsible party be held accountable for the emotional trauma of the injured.  We have seen the pain these injuries cause, and we want to hold the responsible party accountable for their actions. If you want answers to your questions concerning scarring and disfigurement claims, contact Northwest Women’s Injury Law today.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety illness that results from an extreme physiological experience. Some experiences that cause PTSD include the following:

• Sexual or physical abuse

• Being in a serious accident, such as a car crash

• Sustaining critical injury or seeing someone injured

• Surviving an explosion, fire, or another disastrous event

The effects of PTSD occur after the event takes places, sometimes within weeks, but occasionally months or years later. A traumatic experience resulting in PTSD actually “rewires” the way someone’s brain processes, causing the disorder to become a “part” of the patient’s thinking. This psychological disorder is characterized by four major symptoms that can alter a patient’s life drastically.

• Reliving the Event 

• Avoidance Behavior 

• Emotional Detachment 

• Hyperarousal 

Although these four symptoms represent the main changes of behavior, people with PTSD might alter their actions in other ways. Due to the extreme lows of PTSD, some of the affected turn to coping mechanisms like drugs and alcohol. This behavior, in addition to the symptoms mentioned, can make those who suffer from PTSD unemployable. Due to the relational difficulties and the emotional changes that affect PTSD patients, families, and friends of the affected may sever ties from their loved one.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with PTSD, you may be entitled to receive compensation for your medical bills and emotional distress. The therapy and medication that help PTSD patients are costly, and there is no reason why you should be paying for these charges if you were a victim of negligence on behalf of another. At Northwest Women’s Injury Law, we trust in our ability to get you the financial compensation that you deserve. We are here to help you get through this.