March 1, 2016 , Personal Injury
How a typical personal injury claim is handled Part I
Every injured person’s claim is unique in many ways. Obviously, different people and personalities are involved, and different companies, with every accident. Facts and circumstances of the crash or event are different, and the injuries they produc...
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February 26, 2016 , Personal Injury
8 Crazy things people do while driving
If you've spent any time on my website, blog, or Facebook page, you probably have a pretty good idea that I'm focused on helping victims of drunk and distracted drivers. Since distracted driving has ballooned into such an epidemic problem, I often wr...
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February 25, 2016 , Personal Injury
When an adult’s negligence leads to a child’s death, the grief can feel overpowering
Few things are as devastating to read about in the papers as a child dying because an adult was careless. I'm thinking about the story in the Bellingham Herald about 3-month old Lucian Shields whose parents starved him to death. Though it will take t...
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February 22, 2016 , Car Accidents
What are the leading causes of car accidents?
90% of car crashes are avoidable. This means that some combination of factors, including human error, led to an accident.
Many elements cause or contribute to car accidents:
distracted driving
drunk driving
drowsy driving
medical event...
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February 18, 2016 , Drunk Driving
12 Surprising facts about drinking and driving
It's no surprise to anyone that drinking and driving are unsafe, illegal, and easily preventable. As a personal injury lawyer focused on helping the victims of drunk and distracted drivers, I come across new facts about drinking and driving often. He...
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February 17, 2016 , Drunk Driving
Can ignition interlock devices keep drunk drivers off the roads?
Bellingham and Whatcom County are no different than so many other US cities – we have our share of drunk drivers. Some are infamous, and receive steep sentences for the damage they cause. It’s an astounding fact, but the average drunk driver is a...
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February 16, 2016 , Distracted Driving
Can distracted driving be proven?
We’re now familiar with some ready made excuses to explain distracted driving when drivers have been busted. None of which worked. But, it leaves the question, “Can distracted driving be proven?”
Yes, it can, and quite easily. Every call or te...
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February 10, 2016 , Personal Injury
12 things Washingtonians should know about personal injury claims
Time is of the essence. Every state has a statute of limitations, which is a deadline for which a plaintiff can sue. In Washington, it is three years for a personal injury lawsuit. If you’ve been hurt because of someone else’s n...
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February 9, 2016 , Car Accidents
Worst case scenario: you’re in a car accident. What’s the ideal vehicle to crash?
Generally, bigger, heavier vehicles keep occupants from serious injury better than smaller, lighter vehicles. This principle was evident in this recent massive crash involving two semi tractor trailers and six cars and trucks. The semi drivers walke...
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February 8, 2016 , Personal Injury
Tips for driving in wet weather
Anyone driving in Bellingham anytime other than a typical July or August day is liable to encounter some wet roads. Across America, 1.2 million crashes yearly include wet pavement as a factor. To keep yourself, your passengers, and other drivers safe...
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