Christopher Davis - Articles

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Medical Mistakes: What Ever Happened to "do No Harm"?
Every doctor makes the promise to "do no harm." But doctors, nurses, physicians' assistants, nursing homes, and hospitals do make mistakes. And a shocking report from the Institute of Medicine shows medical mistakes are a common occurrence and pose potentially life-threatening risks for patients. If medical mistakes were counted among the leading causes of death in America, they would be eighth on the list. Read
By: Christopher Davis | 13/04/2008 | Health
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Fireworks Accident and Injury Statistics
It is hard to imagine the Fourth of July without fireworks. More people ignite simple or homemade fireworks each year than attend large-scale fireworks displays. But simple fireworks such as bottle rockets and sparklers are the most dangerous manufactured explosives. And M80 and M100 cherry bombs the most dangerous type of fireworks. Read
By: Christopher Davis | 11/04/2008 | Home and Family
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America's Blindspot: Backup Car Accidents
Backup collisions are when a driver puts the automobile in reverse and runs into an object, person, or other car. All cars are equipped with rear view mirrors which are adequate for detecting vehicles behind a car, but they are often inadequate when it comes to detecting small children or objects that are low to the ground and fall in the car's blind spot. Large trucks have much larger blind spots that can hide entire vehicles and large adults. Read
By: Christopher Davis | 26/03/2008 | Law
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Get the Facts About Drunk Driving Fatalities
There were 16,885 alcohol-related fatalities in 2005 - this number represents 39 percent of all traffic fatalities for that year. Read
By: Christopher Davis | 25/03/2008 | Law
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Distracted Driving: Cellphones and Text Messaging Research and Legislation
Driver distraction is a major cause of accidents. Which is why 29 states and the District of Columbia have passed laws restricting cell phone use to use with a hands-free device (no jurisdiction has an outright ban). New Jersey and Washington state have been the only states ones to ban text messaging, though 21 states are considering such bills this year. Read
By: Christopher Davis | 13/03/2008 | Law
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Washington's Attorney General is Wrong to Oppose New Wrongful Death Bill
Attorney Chris Davis comments on the Seattle PI article,"Disturbing truth on wrongful death bill," written by guest columnist and Washington State's Attorney General Rob McKenna. The article appeared in the Seattle PI on March 4, 2008. Read
By: Christopher Davis | 12/03/2008 | Law
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The Wrong-way Driving Accident Epidemic in Washington State
There seems to be a sudden increase in wrong-way driving accidents occurring in the metro Seattle area. Not only have we have noticed more of these types of accidents being reported in the news, but lately we've received several inquires from wrong-way accident victims. So we decided to look into the matter to find out just how big of a problem wrong-way driving is in Washington State. What we discovered was somewhat surprising. Read
By: Christopher Davis | 03/03/2008 | Law
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Talking With an Insurance Adjustor: Do's & Don'ts
Follow this tip sheet to make sure you do not jeopardize your personal injury claim during phone interviews with insurance adjustors. Read
By: Christopher Davis | 24/02/2008 | Law
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Choosing a Seattle Personal Injury Attorney or Accident Lawyer
How does someone who has never had to hire an attorney sort through all of these ads and find a qualified personal injury attorney? Finding a good Washington state personal injury attorney can be challenging, but not impossible. Here are some guidelines that should make your search easier and also relieve some anxiety. Read
By: Christopher Davis | 23/02/2008 | Law
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Insurance Tip: Why Uninsured Motorist Coverage is a Good Idea
You probably have never heard about it, or if you have, you may really not know what it is. Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage is a type of coverage that is available on your Washington automobile insurance policy. UM coverage is designed to pay you for damages that have been caused by an uninsured motorist. Read
By: Christopher Davis | 07/02/2008 | Law