May 31, 2018 , Personal Injury
Meet Kelly Elford
Bill Coats Law is growing! Kelly Elford has recently joined BCL as a paralegal. He has extensive experience in the legal field, including a law degree. As a legal intern, he focused on issues involving Chapter 7 bankruptcy and landlord-tenant dispute...
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May 25, 2018 , Truck Accidents
Will Bellingham be safer when autonomous semi-trucks come through town? (Part 2)
Though there are myriad possible benefits to self-driving trucks, there will also be the inevitable negative aspects in the reality of such a technology.
Safety is one of the most obvious obstacles a self-driving truck will face. There have been r...
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May 24, 2018 , Truck Accidents
Will Bellingham be safer when autonomous semi-trucks come through town? (Part 1)
Like it or not, self driving vehicles are coming to Bellingham. This includes self-driving trucks. Does the thought of a semi traveling 70 mph with no one behind the wheel scare you? The answer seems an obvious and resounding “yes”. However, if y...
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May 17, 2018 , Children's Safety
Recovering compensation for PTSD treatment in kids is complex but critical
Proving the existence of mental trauma – including PTSD – following a car crash can sometimes be difficult. This is especially true in the case of young children who may have difficulty verbalizing their feelings and emotions anyway. Moreover, wh...
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May 17, 2018 , Children's Safety
Bellingham kids in car accidents are especially prone to PTSD
After a car accident, it’s common for occupants of the vehicle to be in shock. It is a traumatizing experience for anyone, no matter what age. However, children can be most affected, even if they are not physically injured.
Post-traum...
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May 17, 2018 , Bicycle Injuries
Bellingham Bike to Work and School Day is this Friday!
This Friday, May 18th, is Bellingham's Bike to Work and School Day. It's a way to celebrate those who opt for a bike for their commutes regularly, and encourage new bike commuters in a fun event. Throughout the city there are "celebration stations" w...
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May 10, 2018 , Bicycle Injuries
Ten things every Bellingham bicyclist should do for safety
As Bellingham's days stretch longer towards summer, more bicyclists will be out on the roads. This increases the risk of a car and bike collision. Remembering these simple rules while you ride your bicycle can do a lot to prevent a personal injury.
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May 10, 2018 , Bicycle Injuries
Bellingham bicyclists should brush up on safety rules to avoid a bike vs. car accident
Even with a helmet, a bicyclist is at a severe disadvantage for being injured in a collision with a car. There are too many personal injury accidents between bikes and cars in Bellingham and beyond. Knowing and following the rules of the road before ...
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May 4, 2018 , Car Accidents
Accident reconstructionists can help determine the facts of a Bellingham car accident
Imagine this: it’s late at night, and there is only one other car on the road. It hits you, and you are seriously injured. Now the at fault driver’s insurance company is trying to argue that you were at fault. You’re still recovering from your ...
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May 4, 2018 , Car Accidents
Bellingham experts help car accident victims’ personal injury cases
It’s obvious how healthcare providers help accident victims. They are essential to an accident victim’s recovery in the immediate aftermath and sometimes years later. Healthcare professionals aren’t limited to medical doctors, but include nurse...
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