February 2019

Colburn Law

What Is the Difference Between Wrongful Death and Medical Malpractice?

Posted in Personal Injury on February 22, 2019

A wrongful death lawsuit takes the place of a personal injury lawsuit when the victim of negligence or an intentional tort does not survive his or her injuries. A medical malpractice lawsuit is a civil action against a medical professional for violating the standard of care for a patient and harming the patient. While these

2019 Washington Truck Accident Statistics

Posted in Truck Accidents on February 15, 2019

According to statistics from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), there were 111,416 vehicle crashes in the state of Washington in 2019. Five hundred seven of those crashes resulted in fatalities and more than 9,000 resulted in minor to severe injuries. Out of all crashes that resulted in death or injury, 162 involved heavy

How Does a Brain Injury Cause Pituitary Gland Damage?

Posted in Brain Injury on February 1, 2019

Traumatic Brain Injuries are some of the most severe wounds a human being can suffer. While some milder traumatic brain injuries like concussions often entail minimal chance of long-term damage, the effects of a head injury are unpredictable and similar injuries can entail very different results for different victims. Any head injury has the potential