March 28, 2017 , Personal Injury
Helpful legal resources
Here at Bill Coats Law, we want to help accident victims find the help they need to recover. If you are not in the Bellingham area and your needs match one of our colleagues below, please visit the appropriate link to find help recovering. Any questi...
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March 28, 2017 , Brain Injuries
7 common symptoms to watch out for after a car accident
Car accidents are generally major traumas, even if the damage isn't all that severe. Each person will have a different reaction after the crash, mentally, physically, and emotionally. Often there's a mental fog afterwards, which makes it hard to thin...
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March 28, 2017 , Pedestrian Injury
Yes, we CAN all get along! Spring safety tips for Bellingham drivers, riders, and walkers
Ah, spring! While this spring seems to be hitting Bellingham a lot later than last year, the days are finally getting warmer as the daylight waxes. With the longer daylight hours and warmer temperatures, more bicyclists and pedestrians are crawling o...
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March 23, 2017 , Personal Injury
Know your alarm, know your battery!
Chances are, you’ve already checked and changed your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms already. This is because you’ve committed yourself to the schedule of bi-annual checks each time you set your clocks back or forward with Daylight Savings. Youâ...
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March 22, 2017 , Distracted Driving
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month – Sign the Pledge!
If you're short on time, click here to sign the pledge: Distracted Driving Awareness Month Pledge. If you're not already convinced, read on:
People do enough things that cause accidents without adding cell phone distractions to the list of neglige...
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March 17, 2017 , Drunk Driving
Be safe in Bellingham this St Patrick’s Day
Today is St. Patrick's Day. Since it falls on a Friday, and there's a whole Saturday conveniently ahead for hangover recovery, tonight has a high chance of being extra festive. Bellingham revelers may love the festivities planned but unfort...
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March 14, 2017 , Bicycle Injuries
, Pedestrian Injury
A refresher on bike and pedestrian safety tips
Bellingham is one of the nation's friendliest towns for bicyclists and pedestrians. Tourists and locals enjoy our many trails on and off the pavement. On foot or by bike is one of the best ways to see the town and get to where you want to go.
Here a...
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March 14, 2017 , Personal Injury
When hot dogs attack, and other perils of baseball fandom
Every MLB ticket has a disclaimer printed on the back. It lets fans know that they assume the risks of getting hit by balls or broken bats. However, there are some gray areas in the gray matter involved, as in this case at a Pittsburgh Pirates g...
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March 14, 2017 , Bicycle Injuries
, Insurance Topics
, Pedestrian Injury
PIP PIP Hooray! Pedestrians and bicyclists are covered by car insurance policies
Now that spring has finally arrived, pedestrians and bicyclists start coming out of winter's hibernation. Since we all share the roads together, this brings autos into close range of Hammies who aren't surrounded by a cozy plastic and metal cage.
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March 7, 2017 , Insurance Topics
Why winning that giant settlement from the insurance company might hurt you
Winning a big settlement on your insurance claim might bring on problems you would never imagine. Studies show about 70% of those experiencing sudden wealth actually end up broke within seven years, according to the National Endowment for Financial E...
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