Oct 11 2006
Sunday, May 7, 2006
By TOM VOGT, Columbian staff writer
Most people who participate in medical studies get a chance to weigh the pros and cons of a new drug or technique being used on them.
It’s called informed consent. It’s hard to get when an unconscious accident victim has been rescued from a crumpled car.
Apr 28 2006
People regularly hear the reminders to wear a bike helmet. A boy who beat the odds is a living example of why it’s so important.
Jan 01 2005
Settlement reached with defendant TRANSIT DISTRICT when plaintiff was rear-ended by a transit bus. Plaintiff sustained a mild TBI, though plaintiff had a ten-year pre-existing history of debilitating migraines. Plaintiff also suffered from a whiplash during the accident though all x-rays and neuro-imaging was negative. Case settled on second day of trial.
Jan 01 2005
In Hall v. Lopez Brothers Trucking settlement was reached with defendant trucking company when plaintiff’s vehicle was struck by run away truck. Plaintiff sustained a mild TBI, though plaintiff had normal x-rays and neuro-imaging. Plaintiff also suffered from a whip-lash during the accident. Policy limits were obtained.
