May 18, 2017 , Personal Injury
Types of wrongful death claims and the statute of limitations on them matter to survivors
Often when someone dies in an accident that should not have happened, there are a lot of questions the survivors need to ask. After the initial shock fades and it sets in that the loved one is gone, the effects of their loss start to sink in. If that...
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May 16, 2017 , Children's Safety
Tips for keeping little kids safe this summer
Though my kids are older now, I remember the stress of keeping them safe when they were toddlers. The vigilance required of a new parent is extraordinary, when hidden foes such as power outlets, electrical cords, and even a whole grape can lurk aroun...
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May 12, 2017 , Bicycle Injuries
Stay safe while bicycling on Bellingham roads
I'd like to focus again on the dangers of bicycling, after my previous post about sports injuries. Bellingham recently experienced a sad loss of one of our citizens to a terrible bike accident, and I noticed the ghost bike near where Eric Weight died...
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May 12, 2017 , Brain Injuries
Not all playing fields are level: Bellingham sports enthusiasts are at risk for personal injuries
For those who are so inclined, there's nothing better than a long run or bike ride on a beautiful Bellingham spring day. It clears the mental cobwebs and is a fun solo or social activity. Plus, it keeps your heart ticking strong. But activities like ...
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May 9, 2017 , Children's Safety
It’s not all fun and games: playground accidents
With the new-found spring bringing flowers and sun outside, kids are heading back to Whatcom County's many playgrounds. It's been a long winter here in Bellingham, and playgrounds bring relief to parents and kids alike. Unfortunately this post is abo...
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May 5, 2017 , Personal Injury
Help! My car was in an accident, but I wasn’t in my car. Here’s what to do
It's a phone call no one wants to answer. If you lend your car to someone else and they are involved in an auto wreck, things can get awfully complicated. It seems like if you're not anywhere near the accident, you couldn't possibly be held liable an...
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May 5, 2017 , Personal Injury
When accidents don’t happen: fraudulent accident claims
It may seem innocent enough: get in a fender bender and exaggerate your injuries to get a higher compensation amount than you would otherwise. These auto insurance companies are so huge and rich it wouldn't matter, right? But it doesn't just impact t...
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May 2, 2017 , Personal Injury
What to expect in a personal injury settlement process
They say the best things come to those who wait, and in a personal injury case, that is very true. Each personal injury situation is unique and wrought with its own complexities. It can take years for a complete and thorough investigation to turn ove...
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April 28, 2017 , Personal Injury
Numbers don’t lie: US drivers think they drive safer than they actually do
Distracted driving is an epidemic. More and more data show this sad fact. And yet drivers report feeling more confident with their driving ability than ever. The combination of that attitude with the range of distractions available to drivers is...
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April 28, 2017 , Insurance Topics
Defensive driving can help reduce insurance rates… and save lives
It's a well proven piece of common sense: defensive driving DOES help reduce your risk of a car accident. Another plus? It can decrease your car insurance rates or eliminate points after a ticket which would cause your rates to rise.
Defensive drivi...
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