July 11, 2016 , Personal Injury
How to handle Panic Stops in Bellingham, WA
Imagine the freeway is completely blocked. A big rig has spilled its load, a motorist has run out of fuel in the middle lane of rush-hour traffic or a herd of mule deer is crossing I-70 in Utah. You must stop NOW. If your vehicle has computer-control...
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July 6, 2016 , Pedestrian Injury
How to handle pedestrians and bikers in Bellingham
What’s the best way to survive any type of accident in Bellingham? Don’t get in one! You’re the only one who has the most control over what happens behind the wheel. The best way to survive an accident is not to get into one. Start by accepting...
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July 5, 2016 , Personal Injury
How to handle tailgating in Whatcom County
It’s amazing how simple it is to get a driver’s license. Passing a written exam plus a white-knuckled few turns around the neighborhood near the DMV is about all it takes to get a license. And yet the average American commuter spends 38 hours per...
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June 28, 2016 , Personal Injury
What is the Value of My Case?
Though it’s a tough question to answer, most clients and prospective clients ask it. Factors that impact case worth greatly are the extent of the injuries, how they affect the injured person’s life, and whether those injuries are permanent or not...
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June 27, 2016 , Children's Safety
Kids and pets don’t mix with hot cars
Now that we are gearing up for another glorious summer season in Bellingham and Whatcom County, it’s a good time to look forward to all the trips to fun activities – and sometimes just toting the kids and pets along for errands. So now is also a ...
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June 22, 2016 , Children's Safety
Skateboarding safety: part 2
Skateboarders can reach speeds up to 12 mph. While it’s undoubtedly an exhilarating feeling, it’s also pretty dangerous, considering they’re traveling with cars, pedestrians, and many kinds of obstacles that could send them flying off their boa...
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June 21, 2016 , Personal Injury
Skateboarding safety: part 1
Not too long ago, I was driving my car through downtown Bellingham, traveling on North Forrest. When I approached Magnolia Street, I was following a skateboarder on the road. Though he was trying to stay on the side of the lane, as the street sloped ...
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June 20, 2016 , Personal Injury
The next steps to take after a slip and fall accident in Bellingham
Slips and falls can lead to serious injuries all over Bellingham and Whatcom County. They can happen just about anywhere – outside, on an improperly de-iced street or sidewalk, or in a store where there was a spill. They can happen when you least e...
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June 15, 2016 , Personal Injury
Why I became a personal injury attorney
People always ask me why I love to help people who have insurance claims. Here's why:
The experience in my life that most inspired me to become a lawyer who fights insurance companies hit close to home. It was 1991, and I was away from hom...
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June 14, 2016 , Personal Injury
Bitten by a dog? Here are some steps to take.
Here’s the short list of steps to take:
Gather information. Write down the names and addresses of any witnesses, the dog owner and the people who were responsible for the dog at the time of the bite.
Gather evidence. Take photographs of the wo...
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