February 14, 2017 , Car Accidents
Why you should see a doctor if you’re involved in a Bellingham car accident
Car accidents are traumatizing events. You can even consider them “exciting”, even in Bellingham, the city of subdued excitement. They don’t have to be catastrophic events to cause injury, because in every accident, there is a lot of force invo...
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February 7, 2017 , Personal Injury
Meet Bill Coats Law’s newest member!
Tiffany Bailey, Associate lawyer at Bill Coats Law, recently adopted Tucker, a 10-week-old puppy. He has become the official office dog.
BCL: How did you know he was the one?
Tiffany: My partner, Tim, picked Tucker out of the litter because he ...
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February 7, 2017 , Brain Injuries
Car accidents and traumatic brain injuries go hand in hand
Traumatic brain injuries have gotten more attention in the media in the past few years, as doctors' understanding of them evolves. TBIs can happen whenever someone experiences a head injury, ranging from a bump to a blow. This is why car accidents ar...
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February 7, 2017 , Car Accidents
How to gain 40% more from your car accident settlement
Like anywhere in the world, Bellingham drivers will see many fender benders in their lifetimes. Usually these are relatively minor and don’t require emergency medical care, thankfully. It’s usually not until they or a loved one has been in a seri...
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January 31, 2017 , Car Accidents
What to do about chronic pain after a serious car accident
You probably won't have much choice - or awareness - about what kinds of medical attention you'll receive directly after a car accident. Everything happens so fast, and the EMTs will be doing everything they can to stabilize you when seconds count. Y...
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January 31, 2017 , Insurance Topics
Things to think about before you call the insurance company
So you've been driving around Bellingham or Whatcom County, taking in the scenery or just getting to work, and suddenly you're in a car accident. It truly can happen that fast. What should you do to ensure you receive fair compensation for your los...
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January 28, 2017 , Personal Injury
What’s the rush?
A bad driving habit that too many drivers share becomes especially dangerous in winter. Any guesses on what I'm talking about? Here's a clue: it's ranked #6 in the list of unsafe driving acts contributing to car and truck crashes.
It is none ...
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January 28, 2017 , Personal Injury
You can’t exercise much from a hospital bed
Walking is an easy and low-impact way to maintain good health. Many doctors recommend it. But if you take a walk and slip on snow or ice, you might be laid up recovering for awhile. Here are some ideas on keeping yourself safe while you walk on Belli...
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January 22, 2017 , Car Accidents
Proving fault in one-way car accidents in Bellingham
Just the other day I was walking along downtown and noticed someone turn down the wrong way on a one way street. Bellingham is notorious for its one way streets, especially downtown, and while I witnessed no accident, others haven't been so lucky. In...
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January 22, 2017 , Personal Injury
Tis the season for slips and falls in wintry Bellingham
Ah, winter is here in Bellingham, which means it's the season for slip and falls involving snow and ice. During these months, patches of ice can quickly form on cold cement, and as we've experienced already this winter, piles of snow can accumulate o...
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